Lhasa and Kailash Overland Journey 22 Days
(Flight into Lhasa and exit via Zhangmu)

Departures from Kathmandu
Trip Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Best Season: Cultural tours are best done from April to November while trekking in Tibet is best June to October.

Lhasa Highlights:
A scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa is purely an awesome experience with spectacular views of the mighty Himalayas. This journey takes you to Lhasa, the majestic Potala Palace, the former home of the Dalai Lamas; Drepung Monastery, the biggest monastic school of Lhasa, accommodating 7,700 monks in its heyday; Jokhang Temple, the holiest shrine of Tibet situated in the heart of Lhasa; Norbu-Linka, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery, and the Tibetan Medical Center, where ancient Tibetan medical practice is still pursued. Then, we visit the Barkhor Market filled with attractive traditional souvenirs where nomadic traders, pilgrims and visitors alike get together. Three days visit in Lhasa gives you a great experience about its people and culture.

Mount Kailash Highlights:
A Pilgrimage in the land of Holy Mount Kailash. Mount Kailash is the most revered sacred mountain for both Hindu and the Buddhist followers. Visiting Mount Kailash is a great journey of a lifetime for those with pure faith in one's religion, particularly the Hindus and Buddhists. While it is an adventurous overland and camping trip through the desert-like plateau of Tibet, you will be passing through some of the most exotic scenery on a journey to explore the ancient cultures and the natural beauties of this land. It is worth doing the trip if you enjoy adventurous activities and want to experience the Tibetan way of life. All participants must come well prepared because you are traveling in a high altitude environment where food, shelter and medical treatment are not easily found.

Itinerary: Lhasa and Kailash Overland Journey 22 Days

Day 1
Fly Kathmandu-Lhasa .

Day 2
Visit Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulinka.

Day 3
Visit Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Monastery & Barkhor Market.

Day 4
Drive to Gyantse. Visit Kumbum Chorten & Phalkhor Monastery. Drive to Shigatse.

Day 5
Morning Visit to Tashilimpu Monastery. Drive to Ngamring Camp.

Day 6
Drive to Saga and Camp.

Day 7
Drive to Samsang and Camp.

Day 8
Drive to Darchen and Camp.

Day 9
Rest Day or Optional Hike to Gyantak Monastery and Back to Darchen and Camp.

Day 10
Begin Holy Kailash Kora. Trek Tarboche and Driraphug Camp

Day 11
Trek Thru Drolma La to Lham Chhu Khyer Valley and Camp.

Day 12
Trek Thru Zutruphuk & Darchen. Drive to Tirthapuri and Camp.

Day 13
Drive to Toling (Guge) and Camp.

Day 14
Trip to Tsaparang & Visit Guge Kingdom Monuments and Camp.

Day 15
Drive to Langohen River and Camp.

Day 16
Drive to Lake Mansarovar and Camp

Day 17
Rest Day at Camp

Day 18
Drive to Paryang and Camp.

Day 19
Drive to Saga and Camp.

Day 20
Drive to Paigu Tso and Camp.

Day 21
Drive via Shisapangma to Nyalam and Camp.

Day 22
Drive to Zhagmu, Cross the Border and Drive to Kathmandu.

Lhasa and Kailash Overland Journey 22 Days
Tour Cost Per Person In US Dollars: Valid till October 2008

Meal Rates: Lunch & dinner would be approximately USD15 per meal

Kathmandu-Lhasa one-way airfare US$296 per person.
Airfare is current and subject to change.

Tibet Service Includes:
Twenty one nights accommodation on twin sharing with daily breakfast based on standard hotel and guesthouse (wherever applicable) and tents, All applicable transfers within Tibet by Land Cruiser with support trucks,
All Camping Equipments like two men tents, dining tents kitchen tents, mattresses, tables and stools, complete kitchen equipments and food supplies,
Meals during the trip (3 meals daily) or as mentioned in the program,
Cooking staff during the trip,
Porters or yaks for equipments only,
All applicable permits for Kailash,
Entrance fees in monasteries,
All sightseeing as per program,
Local English speaking Tibetan guide throughout the trip,
Oxygen cylinders or Gamow Bag (PAC).

Tibet Service Excludes:
Kathmandu-Lhasa one-way airfare US$296 per person,
departure tax in Kathmandu US$17 and departure tax in Lhasa US$11,
China visa fee at present is US$45 per person and additional US$14 per person for US Passport holders not including express visa processing fee US$35,
Nepal visa fee Single entry US$50 per person for 30 days and Multiple entry US$80 for 60 days,
Beverages not mentioned in the program, meals such lunch and dinner,
all expenses of personal nature, Nepal re-entry visa fee,
charge for photography, travel Insurance, emergency evacuation charges,
any cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, cancellation of flights, and any other cost not mentioned in the cost include

Chinese Visa:
Chinese Visa: The Chinese Embassy changes the rules for visa time to time. Normal visa fee US$45 per person and additional US$14 per person for US Passport holders. If the visa is to take on the same day an additional fee of US$35 will be applicable. You are required to make the group visas for any tour to Tibet.

Optional: Kathmandu Stopover Hotel and Tour Cost.
2-12 people US$644 per person

Kathmandu Stopover Cost Includes:
Five nights accommodations in quality 3 star boutique hotel and resort in Kathmandu and Nagarkot on twin sharing and breakfast (3 nights before and 2 nights after tour),
Three full day tour program as mentioned in the itinerary,
all ground transportation including on arrivals and departures,
tour guide service throughout the tour,
entrance fees to monuments visited,
meals as stated in the program. Please ask for details.
Remark: Three days in Kathmandu prior to Tibet tour is suggested for better acclimatization.