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1 Day Drigung Tso Sacred Lake Kora: A Hidden Pilgrimage Hike Near Lhasa
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Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
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Trip Level:Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
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Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Overview
What Makes this Tibet Trip Different?
Sijinla Tso, a tranquil and sacred highland lake, is about a 1.5-2 hour drive from Lhasa. Its azure waters, fluttering prayer flags, and surrounding snow-capped mountains create a pristine and picturesque landscape. The approximately 6.5-kilometer lakeside loop offers a relaxing journey that blends natural beauty with Tibetan Buddhist prayer culture.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
Just 1.5 to 2 hours from downtown Lhasa lies one of Tibet's most peaceful sacred lakes.
Surrounded by rolling mountains, colorful prayer flags, and crystal-clear water, Drigung Tso feels far away from the busy world.
Unlike steep mountain hikes, this journey is gentle and relaxing.
The 6.5-kilometer trail circles the entire lake, allowing you to walk at your own pace while enjoying ever-changing views of the turquoise water, distant snow-capped peaks, and the vast Tibetan grasslands.
Along the way, local Tibetans come to walk the kora, spinning prayer wheels and hanging prayer flags as they pray for happiness, love, and good fortune.
Walking quietly beside them, you naturally slow your steps and begin to experience the peaceful rhythm of Tibetan life.
By the time you complete the circuit, you may discover that the greatest reward is not simply reaching the end of the trail.
It is finding a moment of calm, where the mountains, the lake, and the gentle breeze remind you that sometimes the best journeys are the ones that allow you to simply slow down.
At a Glance
Day 1Drigung Tso (Sijingla Tso) Day Hike
Day to Day Itinerary
Trip Details
Day 1: Drigung Tso (Sijingla Tso) Day Hike
Morning Departure
Leave Lhasa in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to Drigung Tso.
Lakeside Hiking
Begin your clockwise walk around the sacred lake. The trail is mostly gentle, passing prayer flags, alpine meadows, rocky shorelines, and beautiful viewpoints overlooking the lake.
Complete the Sacred Kora
Walk approximately 6.5 km around the lake, taking 3 to 5 hours depending on your pace. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful scenery and experience the spiritual atmosphere of one of Tibet's beloved sacred lakes.
Return to Lhasa
After completing the hike, relax on the drive back to Lhasa, bringing an unforgettable day of nature, culture, and tranquility to a close.
Trip Information:
- Hiking Distance: Approx. 6.5 km
- Hiking Duration: Approx. 3–5 hours
- Starting Altitude: Approx. 4,500 m
- Difficulty Level: ★★☆☆☆
- Scenery Rating: ★★★★★
Helpful Tips
- Weather on the Tibetan Plateau changes quickly. Please bring sun protection, a windproof jacket, and warm clothing.
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and carry sufficient drinking water and light snacks.
- As this is a sacred lake, please respect local customs, avoid littering, and help preserve its peaceful environment.
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
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