Tibet Trekking Map

In addition to the mountainous terrain, there are many glacial lakes, valleys, and other amazing landscapes in Tibet. With this awesome terrain, Tibet is considered to have the best hiking trail in the world.

The most popular trekking routes with maps are listed below. For the easy trekking route, the Ganden to Samye trek or the Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek is the best choice; for the picturesque hiking trail, the Nyenchen Tanglha to Holy Lake-Namtso trek is highly recommended; for the challenging hiking route, the Old Tingri to EBC and Mt. Kailash trek should be considered.

Tingri to Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp, you can appreciate the scenery of the north side of Mt. Everest. It is considered one of the top 3 trekking routes among trekking lovers who prefer challenging hiking. 

Old Tingri to EBC trek route map

12 Days Tingri to EBC trek tour

Ganden to Samye Trek

Ganden to Samye Trek is a picturesque and relatively easy hiking route. This trek gives trekking lovers a chance to explore the hidden valleys and the life of the Nomadic People.

Ganden to Samye trek route map

8 Days Ganden to Samye trek tour

Mount Kailash Kora Trek

Mt. Kailash Kora is regarded as the most sacred hiking route in Tibet. It is specially designed for Pilgrims who would like to visit the sacred mountain of Kailash. This trail is also one of the most challenging trekking routes in the world due to the low oxygen content and extremely high altitude.

Mount Kailash trek route map

√  14 Days Mount Kailash Kora trek tour

Lake Manasarovar Kora Trek

It takes four days to complete the 90-kilometer kora on foot. Pilgrims generally start from Jiwu Temple or Khor Township in the northwest corner and walk clockwise. You will not only enjoy the picturesque scenery but also be moved by their devout faith.

Lake Manasarovar trek route map

Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trek

The Tsurphu to Yangpachen trekking trail is definitely very scenic, which also lets you get acquainted with the indigenous Tibetan culture. The journey basically takes three days to complete and covers around 45 kilometers.

Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek route map

9 Days Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek tour

Shalu to Nartang Trek

Shalu to Nartang trek is the shortest trekking route, which will take 2 to 3 days to finish the trek (15 hours of walking). Trekking on this route can make you feel like tracing back to the past as you will hike past villages and dry canyons.

Shalu to Nartang trek route map

√ 9 Days Shalu to Nartang trek tour

Gama Valley Trek

Gama Valley is a beautiful valley with altitudes ranging from more than 2,000 meters to over 5,000 meters. It's the best-preserved and largest virgin forest in the Everest region. And you can see spectacular snow-capped Himalaya mountains during this trek.

Gama Valley trek route map

16 Days Gama Valley trek tour

Kula Kangri to Baimalincuo Trek

The Kula Kangri to Baimalincuo trek takes you along a high-altitude route on the Tibet–Bhutan border, where towering snow peaks rise above 7,000 meters. Glaciers stretch for kilometers, and turquoise lakes like Baimalincuo sparkle beneath the mountains, offering some of the most striking alpine scenery in Tibet.

Kula Kangri trek route map

9 Days Kula Knagri trek tour

Nyenchen Tanglha to Lake-Namtso Trek

The Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway from Dangxiong to Nagqu. It's the most famous mountain god in Tibet. In Tibetan folklore, the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain and Namtso Lake are a lovely couple. From the Nagen Pass, there is a flat road; along this road, you can reach the Tashi Peninsula by Namtso Lake.

Nyenchen Tanglha to Lake Namtso trek route map