4-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 5 pax required to operate

Fly over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa and tour this ancient Buddhist Capital. Visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor Market. A fine introductory tour to the heart of Tibet. A choice of different hotels available.

DAY                  ITINERARY
 1 . Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Free in Lhasa to acclimatize.
 2.Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & NORBULINGKA PALACE.
3. Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERY & BARKHOR MARKET
4.  Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU (or to CHENGDU for onward journey to CHINA).
(It is possible to extend your stay in Tibet independently after this program until the expiry of
your China Visa.)

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 5-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
Every TUESDAY - (April to October 2001)
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 5pax required to operate

Fly over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa and tour this ancient Buddhist Capital. Visit
the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor Market. A fine introductory tour to the heart of Tibet. A choice of different hotels available.

DAY                  ITINERARY
TUE                  Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Full rest for acclimatization.
WED                Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY &                         NORBULINGKA PALACE.
THU                  Sightseeing of DREKUNG MONASTERY, JOKHANG             MONASTERY    & BARKOR MARKET.
FRI                   Sightseeing of TIBETAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE. Afternoon free.
SAT                  Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU or to CHENGDU for onward journey to                         CHINA.

(It is possible to extend your stay in Tibet independently after this program until the expiry of your China Visa.)

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  8-Day TIBET ENCOUNTER Tour
Drive in/ Fly out (or vice verssa) Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 5 pax required to operate

Drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse,
and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.

ITINERARY
Day 01 - Drive Kathmandu to Kodari (6 hrs). After immigration and custom formalities drive to Zangmu. Overnight hotel Zangmu.

Day 02 - Drive to TINGRI (4342m/8 hrs) crossing two passes NYALAM (3800m) and LALUNG LA (5050m) with excellent views (weather permitting) of the lofty Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. Overnight at EVEREST Hotel.

Day 03 - Drive from TINGRI to XIGATSE (3900m/8 hrs) crossing two passes LHAKPA LA (5200m) and TSUO LA (4500m). Overnight at XIGATSE Hotel.

Day 04 - Sightseeing tour of TASHILUNGPO MONASTERY and XIGATSE
MARKET. Afternoon drive to GYANTSE (3950m/3 hrs). Sightseeing tour of
PHALKOR MONASTERY, KUMBUM STUPA and GYANTSE MARKET.
Overnight at GYANTSE Hotel.

Day 05 - Drive GYANTSE to LHASA (3650m/8 hours) crossing two passes KARO LA (5010m) and KAMBA LA (4794m) via YAMDROK LAKE (Turquoise Lake).
Overnight hotel..

Day 06 - Sightseeing tour of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERIES and BARKHOR MARKET. Overnight hotel.

Day 07 - Sightseeing tour of POTALA & NORBULINGKA PALACES and SERA MONASTERY. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 - Drive to GONGGAR airport and fly out to (KATHMANDU or CHENGDU) for onward journey.

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  8-Day TIBET HIGHLIGHTS Tour
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 5 pax required to operate

This 8 day tour takes in all the highlights of central Tibet. After flying to Lhasa, visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great monasteries of Drepung and Samye and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar. Drive overland to Shigatse and Gyantse to see the Tashilungpo monastery and the Kumbum Stupa and then to the "valley of the kings" in Tsetang before flying back to Kathmandu. A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. The most comprehensive tour to see all the power places of Tibet.

ITINERARY
Day 01 - Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Rest in LHASA for acclimatization.

Day 02 - Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERIES and BARKOR MARKET.

Day 03 - Sightseeing of POTALA & NORBULINGKA PALACES and SERA MONASTERY.

Day 04 - Drive LHASA (3650m) to XIGATSE (4900m). Sightseeing of Free Market. Overnight XIGATSE Hotel.

Day 05 - Sightseeing of TASHI LUNGPO MONASTERY. Afternoon drive to GYANTSE (3950m/2 hours). Sightseeing of KHUMBUM MONASTERY & PHALKOR MONASTERY. Overnight GYANTSE Hotel.

Day 06 - Drive to TSEDANG (3400m) via YAMDROK LAKE.
Overnight TSEDANG Hotel.

Day 07 - Sightseeing of YAMBU LAKANG, TOMBS OF ANCIENT TIBETAN KINGS, CHAJJU MONASTERY. Overnight TSEDANG Hotel.

Day 08 - Drive to GONGGAR Airport. Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU or CHENGDU for onward journey.

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 14-Day NEPAL TO KAILASH YATRA Tour
A Pilgrimage Tour To Holy Mt Kailash & Lake Manasarovar In Tibet.

Mt. Kailash (6714 m) - also known as Tise, Kailasa or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows) has since time immemorial been celebrated in many eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis-mundi. As the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains, and the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani Buddhas & Boddhisatvas.� The Wheel of Life.

For the devout pilgrim a visit to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar forms the ultimate realization of their spiritual pursuit. And for the adventure-lovers it offers rugged beauty, remoteness and solitude. The May tour visits Kailash during the annual Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa while most of the other trips are planned to arrive at Mt. Kailash during the full moon period to give all participants a rare experience. A journey rightly called `once-in-a-lifetime'.

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through the remote and wild western Tibet, in altitudes between 2,745m/9,000ft and 4,880m/16,000ft and hiking to a maximum of 5600m/18,400ft. This tour will be supported by a Nepali Sherpa team that includes a camp cook who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided and will be led by a Nepali guide. While trekking, clients carry a small day-pack only and hike at easy pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.

I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01:Drive Kathmandu to Nyalamu (3800m) 165 Kms. 8 hrs.
Overnight hotel Snowlion.

Day 02:Drive Nyalamu to Paigutso (4850m.) 221 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 03:Drive Paigutso to Saga (4640m) 115 Kms. 6-7 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 04:Drive Saga to Paryang (4540m) 185 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 05:Drive Paryang to Manasarover (4700m.) 290 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 06:Full day Excursion to Lake Manasarover.
Overnight Camp.

Day 07:Drive upto Starting point of Kailash Parikarma.
Start trek to Dira Puk (4909m.) 18 Kms. 6-7 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 08:Continue Parikarma trek over Dolmala Pass (5650m.) to Zuthul Puk.22 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 09:End Kailash Parikarma near Darchen (4700m) 14 kms. 3-4 hrs.
Overnight Guest house.

Day 10:Drive from Darchen to Paryang (4540 m.) 277 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 11:Drive from Paryang to Saga (4840m.) 185 Kms. 8 hr.
Overnight Camp.

Day 12:Drive from Saga to Paigutso (4850m.) 115 Kms. 6 -7 hrs.
Overnight Camp.

Day 13:Drive from Paigutso to Nyalamu (3220 m) 121 Kms. 7-8 hrs.
Overnight hotel.

Day 14:Drive from Nyalamu to Kathmandu. 165 Kms. 5-6 hrs.
End of tour.
NOTE:
All tours start/end in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Minimum O8 Persons required to operate tour.
� indicates tour will be in Kailash area during Full Moon.

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14-Day TIBET EVEREST ENCOUNTER Tour
Includes 5 days trekking to the famous North Everest Base Camp.

Tour Highlights:
- Fly over Mt. Everest from Kathmandu to Tibet.
- Explore the cultural highlights of the Tibetan heartland.
- Trek over stunning landscape to North Mt. Everest Base Camp.
- Drive over the Himalayas from Tibet to Nepal. Tour Description:
Start your journey to Tibet with a spectacular flight over the snow capped Himalayan mountains past Mt. Everest, Malaku and Kanchanjunga. In Lhasa visit the Potala, the famous palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulinkha, the great Drepung Monastery and the holy Jokhang Temple. Walk amongst the crowded Tibetan market - the bustling Barkor Bazaar. Drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake on the way to the historic town of Gyantse with its unique multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. At Shigatse walk through the massive Tashilungpo monastery and visit the memorial 'Chorten' of the late Panchen Lama.

At the high plains of Old Tingri meet up with the trek crew and start trekking to North Everest Base Camp. The trek will take you up the historic expedition route from Old Tingri to Rongbuk Monastery crossing the Langma La pass (16,900 ft). Later hike up to the North Everest Base Camp and explore the Rongbuk glacier set directly below the massive north-face of Mount Everest. After gazing at the worlds highest mountain scenery from Rongbuk drive by way of the amazing Himalayas Highway to Kathmandu in Nepal. Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping in Tibet in altitudes between 4390m / 14400ft and 5150m / 16,900ft. Overland travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, in Nepal, with 6 days of trekking in the North Mt. Everest class=MsoNormal>Base Camp area. The trek portion will be supported by a Nepali Sherpa team that includes a camp cook who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided. While trekking, clients carry small day-pack only and walk at easy pace as this trek is designed for a more relaxed pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by yaks and/or truck.

I T I N E R A R Y:

Day 01:Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA.
Rest of the day free in Lhasa to acclimatize.
Overnight Kyichu Hotel.

Day 02:Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & NORBULINGKA PALACE.
Overnight Kyichu Hotel.

Day 03:Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERY & BARKHOR MARKET.
Overnight Kyichu Hotel.

Day 04:Drive LHASA to GYANTSE via YAMDROK TSHO (Turquoise Lake).
Afternoon sightseeing of PHALKOR MONASTERY, KUMBUM STUPA and GYANTSE MARKET.
Overnight GYANTSE Hotel.

Day 05:Drive GYANTSE to XIGATSE. Afternoon sightseeing tour of TASHILUNGPO MONASTERY and XIGATSE MARKET.
Overnight XIGATSE Hotel.

Day 06:Drive XIGATSE to TINGRI. Meet trek guide and crew.
Overnight Camp.

Day 07:Start trek along Ra Chhu stream to beyond Chholling and Lungjhang villages (14,900 ft).
Overnight Camp.

Day 08:Continue trek to Drokpa encampment below Lamna La (15,600 ft).
Overnight Camp.

Day 09:Cross over Lamna La (16,900 ft) to Drakaa Chuu river (15,700ft).
Overnight Camp.

Day 10:Trek up Drakaa Chhu river to Rongbuk Monastery (16,350 ft).
Overnight Camp.

Day 11:Optional day-hike to Everest Base Camp and Rongbuk Glacier.
Overnight Camp.

Day 12:Drive to Old Tingri.
Overnight Camp.

Day 13:Drive to border town of ZANGMU.
Overnight ZANGMU Hotel.

Day 14:DriveZANGMU to KATHMANDU.
End of Tour.
Private departures are available for 2 or more persons on request.

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  18-Day HOLY KAILAS TO HUMLA Camping Tour
Rigorous Overland Tour With 10 Days Of Rigorous Trekking In Tibet And Nepal.

This extraordinary journey takes you to Tibet's mythical Mount Kailas and Lake Manasarovar and then through the hidden Humla valley in Nepal's westernmost Tibetan frontier. Starting from Kathmandu we travel overland west along the mighty Zangpo river and over high passes to reach Mt. Kailas. This holy mountain is revered by Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and Bonpos as the center of the universe. Once there we will make the 'kora' (holy-circuit) trek of the mountain sharing the trail with many other pilgrims that head for Kailas during the summer months. Afterwards we will camp by the banks of lake Manasarovar and then head south to cross the Tibet-Nepal border into Humla. Once over the Nara Lagna pass we get 'over the hump' and south of the main Himalayan range to trek down the Karnali river, through alpine meadows, ancient villages and forested valleys to end with a flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj in the Nepal's Terai lowland. This exclusive journey is made for travelers in search for a cultural and spiritual odyssey amidst mountain splendor.

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through the remote and wild western Tibet and Nepal, from 2,745m/9,000ft to 4,880m/16,000ft and hiking to a maximum of 5600m/18,400ft. Fully supported trek with all camping equipment, led by experienced Nepali guide. Overland travel in Tibet using Japanese four-wheel-drive jeeps backed by a truck carrying provisions and equipment. While trekking, clients carry day-pack only and walk at an easy pace, all equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.

ITINERARY-IN-BRIEF

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Zangmu.

Day 02: Drive to Tingri.

Day 03: Drive to Sang Sang.

Day 04: Drive to Dongba.

Day 05: Drive to Maryum La.

Day 06: Drive to Manasarovar Lake.

Day 07: Drive to Darchen.

Day 08: Start Kailas trek to Drira Puk.

Day 09: Trek over Drolma La pass to Zuthul Puk.

Day 10: End trek at Darchen. Drive to Chiu Gompa.

Day 11: Drive to Taklakot.

Day 12: Drive to Ser. Trek to Hilsa.

Day 13: Trek over Nara La pass to Yari.

Day 14: Trek to near Yamkar.

Day 15: Trek to Chumsa Khola.

Day 16: Trek to Toling.

Day 17: Trek to Simikot.

Day 18: Fly Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.
Private departures are also available upon request.

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