Top 17 Restaurants in Ngari Tibet

Chongqing Restaurant, located opposite the Himalayas Hotel, boasts a prime location, allowing you to enjoy stunning views of Mount Kailash while dining. The restaurant offers a clean and comfortable environment with warm and attentive service. The cuisine primarily features Sichuan flavors, ranging from classic spicy and flavorful dishes to light and simple stir-fries, catering to diverse tastes.

Dongbei Fast Food Restaurant is located in Darchen Village, Baga Township, near Mount Kailash. It boasts convenient transportation, a clean and simple environment, oxygen supply, and is open 24 hours. The restaurant specializes in authentic Northeastern home-style cuisine. The dishes are flavorful, generously portioned, and offer a warm and affordable meal option for travelers during their Mount Kailash journey.

Chengdu Jubafang Sichuan Restaurant boasts an excellent location. It's just 100 meters from the Himalayas Kailash Hotel and also close to the Letu Oxygen Supply Scenic Hotel. It's easily accessible from wherever you're staying. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Sichuan dishes, allowing you to enjoy delicious cuisine even while traveling at high altitudes.

Mamingwang Supply Point is located along the Kora route around Mount Kailash and provides pilgrims with necessary supplies and rest. It offers simple meals, drinking water, and basic medical supplies.

There are many hostels near the Dirapuk Monastery Supply Point, such as the Dirapuk Monastery Guesthouse, Gangjia Hotel, and Shishapangma Hotel, which provide convenient accommodations for pilgrims and also offer hot meals.

The Sky Burial Platform Supply Point is located on the northern section of the Kailash kora, close to the highest point of the pilgrimage - the Dolma La Pass. You can stop here to rest, recover your energy, and prepare for crossing the highest point.

After crossing the Dolma La Pass, the descent begins. After approximately 3 km of trekking, you will reach the Budongdiding Supply Point. Despite being on the downhill section, its altitude is still 5,240 meters, making it the second-highest supply point on the Kora route. The site has new prefab houses and stone structures that provide basic meals - freshly cooked rice and noodles, as well as accommodation.

Since this area is close to Darchen, transportation of supplies is relatively convenient. The accommodation and dining conditions at Zutulpuk Monastery Supply Point are among the best along the entire Kora route. Moreover, the altitude here is lower, allowing you to enjoy a good night’s sleep. In addition, several newly built prefab next to the guesthouse also offer food and lodging services.

Zongto Supply Point is the final supply stop along the Mount Kailash Kora, situated at an altitude of 4,680 meters. It features new prefab and stone houses offering simple meals and basic accommodation. This spot is also one of the best places to view and photograph Mount Naimona'nyi, and from here, you can conveniently take a shuttle bus back to Darchen.

Trugo Monastery is located on the south bank of Mansarovar Lake. There is a small shop inside the monastery; although prices are slightly higher, you can buy basic supplies such as drinks, instant noodles, biscuits, and bread. Accommodations are available near the monastery year-round, but conditions vary depending on the price.

Chiu Monastery is located on a small hillside on the northern shore of Mansarovar Lake, offering a stunning panoramic view of the sacred lake and the majestic Mount Kailash. Inside the monastery, there is a Tibetan teahouse serving local snacks such as butter tea, and simple accommodation is also available.

Mao’s Hunan Cuisine Restaurant (Main Branch) is a well-known Chinese restaurant in Purang, offering authentic Hunan-style dishes characterized by their bold flavors, spiciness, and aromatic seasonings, making them popular among tourists and locals.

Chongqing Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Zhada, renowned for its authentic Chongqing-style cuisine. The dishes are spicy, flavorful, and full of the rich taste of Sichuan cuisine, making it ideal for travelers who enjoy bold flavors. Here, you can savor the homestyle flavors of traditional Sichuan dishes.

This is a Xinjiang-style food restaurant. Mutton is the flagship dish in this restaurant, there are lamb pilaf, rack of lamb,roasted lamb leg, grilled lamb liver, even baked whole lamb. It is cheap with a nice taste.

Zhouji Qiaojiao Beef specializes in yak meat. The dishes use high-quality local yak meat, by traditional highland cooking methods. The meat is tender, flavorful, and combines spiciness with the taste of the highlands, making it one of the best choices for those wanting to experience authentic yak meat from the Ngari Plateau.

Gertse Ecological Park Restaurant, located on South Yidong Road in Gertse County, offers Tibetan and Sichuan cuisine. The restaurant has a simple and cozy environment, with heating in winter and abundant indoor greenery, like a garden. Dining here is a pleasant experience, with reasonable prices, making it one of the best restaurants in Gertse County.

Jiudawan Sichuan Feast Restaurant specializes in authentic Sichuan cuisine. While preserving the rich layers of classic Sichuan flavors, it also caters to the tastes of travelers from high-altitude areas, offering generous portions. The restaurant boasts a clean and comfortable environment, making it one of the best choices for dining in Coqen County.