Ngari Loop: Mount Kailash Kora, Guge Kingdom, and Northern Route
Depart from Lhasa to visit Mount Everest, complete the Mount Kailash Kora, explore the Guge Kingdom and Pangong Tso, and return via Changtang and Namtso.
The complete Ngari Grand Loop: take the southern route via Mount Everest and Saga to the sacred mountain and lake. After a three-day kora, head to Zanda and Shiquanhe, then take the northern route through the Changtang lake region, returning to Lhasa via Namtso. This route features high altitudes, long driving distances, and basic accommodations. Those not participating in the kora can wait in Darchen. Suitable for advanced travelers in good physical condition; a 4WD vehicle and an experienced driver are required.
June to September is the most stable period. The dirt roads on the northern route are difficult to navigate after rain. Border defense permits are required for the entire route.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Lhasa and Acclimate
Drive from Gonggar Airport to the city center (approx. 1 hour). No long-distance travel is planned for today; take a leisurely walk in the old town.
The entire route is at high altitude; it is highly recommended to arrive in Lhasa 1 to 2 days in advance.
住宿：八廓街大昭寺
第 2 天 · Potala Palace and Sera Monastery
Take a taxi or charter a car within the city. Visit the Potala Palace in the morning and watch the sutra debating at Sera Monastery in the afternoon.
住宿：八廓街大昭寺
第 3 天 · Yamdrok Lake and Gyantse to Shigatse
Drive over Gampala Pass to Yamdrok Lake, then pass Karola Glacier and Gyantse to Shigatse. Approx. 360 km, 7 hours.
住宿：扎什倫布寺周邊
第 4 天 · Tashilhunpo Monastery to Mount Everest
日喀則（扎什倫布寺） → 珠峰·定日（加烏拉山口觀景台與珠峰108拐、珠峰大本營（北坡））
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, then drive over Gawula Pass to Rongbuk (approx. 340 km), transferring to the eco-friendly shuttle bus for the final stretch.
住宿：絨布寺·大本營
第 5 天 · Peiku Tso and Shishapangma to Saga
Drive from Rongbuk via Old Tingri and Peiku Tso to Saga. Approx. 450 km, 9 hours. This is a long driving day.
住宿：Saga County Town
第 6 天 · Westward on G219 to Lake Manasarovar
Drive from Saga along G219 via Zhongba and Mayum La Pass to the sacred lake. Approx. 460 km, 8 to 9 hours.
The road conditions on G219 are good, but the distance is long; start early.
住宿：吉烏寺（瑪旁雍錯北岸）
第 7 天 · Lake Rakshastal to Darchen for Rest
Drive from Chiu Monastery along the lake to Lake Rakshastal, then continue to Darchen. Approx. 40 km, 1 hour. Rest in the afternoon.
Confirm the weather forecast in Darchen. If you need a porter, contact a guide in advance.
住宿：塔爾欽
第 8 天 · Kora Day 1: Darchen to Dirapuk Monastery
岡仁波齊·瑪旁雍錯（塔爾欽大經幡（塔波切）、岡仁波齊（神山轉山）、止熱寺）
Take the eco-friendly shuttle bus from Darchen to the starting point, then hike about 13 km (5 to 7 hours) to Dirapuk Monastery.
Those not doing the kora can wait in Darchen. Pack enough warm clothes and trail food.
住宿：止熱寺（轉山第一晚）
第 9 天 · Cross Drolma La Pass to Zutulpuk Monastery
Hike about 24 km today, crossing the Drolma La Pass at approximately 5,630 meters. Expect 10+ hours.
Depart before dawn. There may still be ice on the pass in summer; descend immediately if you experience severe altitude sickness.
住宿：Zutulpuk Monastery
第 10 天 · Complete the Kora and Drive to Zanda Clay Forest
Hike about 12 km back to Darchen, then drive about 260 km to Zanda in the afternoon. Approx. 5 hours.
住宿：托林鎮（札達縣城）
第 11 天 · Guge Kingdom Ruins to Shiquanhe
札達（古格王國遺址、托林寺） → 獅泉河·班公錯（獅泉河鎮與萬歲山）
Drive from Tholing Town to the Guge Ruins in the early morning, then head north to Shiquanhe in the afternoon. Approx. 255 km, 5 hours.
Drones are strictly prohibited at the ruins. Climb the clay steps carefully and within your physical limits.
住宿：獅泉河鎮
第 12 天 · Rutog Rock Paintings and Pangong Tso
獅泉河·班公錯（日土巖畫（任姆棟巖畫）、班公錯（日土班公湖景區）、班公錯鳥島）
Drive north from Shiquanhe along G219 to Rutog and Pangong Tso, then return. Total driving time is about 6 hours.
Shiquanhe is the last major supply point before the northern route; stock up on fuel and food.
住宿：獅泉河鎮
第 13 天 · Northern Route: Shiquanhe to Gêger and Gêrzê
Gêgê County → Gêrzê County
Drive east along the northern route from Shiquanhe through Gêger to Gêrzê. Approx. 380 km, 8 hours.
Some sections of the northern route are dirt roads; a 4WD vehicle is required.
住宿：Gêrzê County Town
第 14 天 · Through Changtang to Nyima
Nyima County
Drive from Gêrzê along the northern route through the Changtang lake region to Nyima. Approx. 390 km, 8 to 9 hours.
There are many uninhabited areas along the way with poor mobile signal; travel in a convoy.
住宿：Nyima County Town
第 15 天 · Siling Tso to Baingoin
Siling Tso
Drive east from Nyima along the southern shore of Siling Tso to Baingoin. Approx. 330 km, 7 hours.
住宿：Baingoin County Town
第 16 天 · Namtso Back to Lhasa
Drive from Baingoin to Namtso, cross Nagen La Pass, and return to Lhasa via Damxung. Approx. 460 km, 9 hours.
The final day covers a long distance; book your return transport for the following day.