JOURNEYS FROM KATHMANDUTO TIBET
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LHASA/MOUNT KAILAS TOUR ITINERARY - 22 day package: 10 nights hotel, 11 nights camping
TOUR WILL BE ARRANGED FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER

Day 01 Reception and transfer to Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Day 02 Free day in Kathmandu, optional sightseeing, o/night hotel
Day 03 Fly Kathmandu/Lhasa , transfer to Hotel Shambala
Day 04 Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala, Jokhang and Barkhor, o/night hotel
Day 05 Sightseeing in Lhasa, Drepung & Sera Monasteries, o/night hotel
Day 06 Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake
Visit Kumbum and Monastery, O/N Gyantse Hotel
Day 07 Drive to Xigatse - Visit Tashilhunpo O/N Xigatse Hotel
Day 08 Drive to Lhatse, then to Sang Sang O/N Camping
Day 09 Drive to Saga O/N Camping
Day 10 Drive to Parayang O/N Camping
Day 11 Drive to Lake Manasarovar O/N camping
Day 12 Drive to Darchen O/N camping
Day 13 Trek around Mount Kailas (Day 1) trek to to Chhuku Gompa,
camp near Damding Donkhang
Day 14 Trek around Mount Kailas (Day 2), camp at Jarok Donkhang
Day 15 Trek around Mount Kailas (Day 3), cross Drolma La, camp near Zutul-puk
Day 16 Trek around Mount Kailas, (Day 4) return to Darchen,
Drive to Lake Manasarovar, O/N camping
Day 17 Exploration day at Lake Manasarovar, visit Chiu Gompa, O/N Camping
Day 18 Drive to Saga O/N Camping
Day 19 Drive to Nyalam O/N Guesthouse
Day 20 Drive to Zhangmu. then to Kathmandu, o/night Hotel Shanker
Day 21 Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, o/night Hotel Shanker
Day 22 Transfer to International Airport if departing

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 2 PERSONS

SPECIAL TOURS AT DISCOUNTED RATES CAN BE ARRANGED FOR LARGE GROUPS

Please contact us for current package prices.

Package price includes:
All transfers; 4 nights good quality hotel accommodation at Hotel Shanker, Lazimpat, Kathmandu incl. breakfast;
optional guided sightseeing in Kathmandu & Bhaktapur; Chinese visa for Tibet; road transport
within Tibet by Landcruiser; top rate hotel accommodation in Lhasa, Gyantse and Xigatse
incl. breakfast; guesthouse accommodation in Nyalam incl. breakfast, sightseeing, entrance fees,
permits (Lhasa, Gyantse and Xigatse), fully qualified English speaking guide, Day 09 to 18: Fully
organised camping service with all meals, porterage of personal gear, use of heavy duty duffel bag,
sleeping mat, sleeping bag and padded jacket; transport from Tibet border to Kathmandu. back to top

EIGHT DAYS IN TIBET:

SUMMER SEASON: Departs on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Kathmandu during APRIL to OCTOBER.
WINTER SEASON: Departs on Saturdays Only during November to March.

After a spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, you have time to explore the capital of Tibet for three days,
climb to every level of the Potala Palace, visit busy Barkhor and Jokhang, as well as interesting monasteries
outside Lhasa. During your stay in Lhasa you will meet many friendly Tibetans, often whole families, who
come from far away corners of the country to visit their holy city.

The route then leads westward across the Tibetan Plateau, stopping at historic Gyantse and Xighatse, famous for Tashilhunpo, seat of the Panchen Lama. During your drive (and frequent stops) you will see the turquoise lake
Yamdrok Tso, cross high passes with views of the high Himalayas and see much of rural Tibet.

The route back to the border with Nepal leads through the spectacular gorge of the Bhote Kosi, passing through
a gap in the Himalayas.

Itinerary:
Day 01 Flight Kathmandu/Lhasa, afternoon free, o/night Hotel Kychu (Lhasa Hotel)
Day 02 Lhasa - visit Potala Palace, Barkhor and Jokhang " "
Day 03 Lhasa - visit Drepung and Sera Monasteries
Day 04 Drive Lhasa - Gyantse via Lake Yamdrok Tso, o/night hotel
Day 05 Drive Gyantse - Xighatse, visit Tashilhunpo, o/night hotel
Day 06 Drive Xighatse - Xegar, o/night guesthouse
Day 07 Drive Xegar - Nyalam, o/night guesthouse
Day 08 Drive Nyalam, Zhangmu - Kathmandu

Please inquire for current "deluxe" or "standard" price details

Tour price includes: FLIGHT KATHMANDU/LHASA; choice of hotel accommodation
in Lhasa and enroute on bed/breakfast basis (twinshare);
transfer from Lhasa airport to hotel, Chinese visa, sightseeing, entrance fees, qualified English speaking
guide, road transport in Tibet by Landcruiser or Minibus, transport from Chineseborder to Kathmandu.
(Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu extra.)

 

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EXPEDITION TO MOUNT KAILAS VIA ZHANGMU- APRIL TO SEPTEMBER

The journey to Mount Kailas in western Tibet is an unforgettable experience.The route across the unique
landscape of the Tibetan plateau allows views of the snowy Himalayas to the south before reaching starkly
beautiful Mount Kailas and sacred Lake Manasarowar nearby.

Not only the landscape is unique, but also the devotion of Tibetan pilgrims who journey many miles in order
to see Mount Kailas and walk around its base.

Himalayan Envpro Adventures have thoroughly explored the most practical way for travel groups to share
this experience.

Our expert team will be with you right from the start in Kathmandu to the border with Tibetan China, where
they will organise the formalities of crossing.

They will then look after you during a journey which alternates four wheel drive transport with trekking and
leads over windswept passes and through immense valleys to the destination - Mount Kailas. With their
support, you can make the three day circle or "kora" of the mountain, surely your most unforgettable experience.

Good health and a reasonable degree of fitness (achieved by some prior training) are necessary for this tour
which leads into regions of high altitudes and culminates in a demanding three day trek reaching 5630 m at
Drolma La pass near Mount Kailas.

We have put great importance on gradual acclimatisation during this tour. Staying overnight in Zhangmu and
then making the short drive to Nyalam, where the rest of the day is spent, followed by relatively short daily
drives, gives most persons the opportunity to adjust to the altitude.

Bottled oxygen and Gamow Bags are carried during our tours to Mount Kailas for use in emergencies.

Your arrival in Kathmandu needs to be timed at least two days ahead of departure to allow for processing
of Chinese visas for visiting Tibet.

EXPEDITION TO MOUNT KAILAS ITINERARY

Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari, cross into Tibet and to Zhangmu
Day 02 Drive from Zhangmu to Nyalam (stop to acclimatise)
Day 03 Drive to Lake Paiku Tso and camp beside the lake
Day 04 Drive to Saga with breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges
Day 05 Drive from Saga to the camp spot before Majomla Pass
Day 06 Drive to Darchen and make base camp for the trek around Mount Kailas
Day 07 First day of the 55 km walk, (camp 1)
Day 08 Second day - cross Drolma La Pass (5630 m) (camp 2)
Day 09 Third day - return to Darchen
Day 10 Move to Lake Manasarowar and camp
Day 11 Exploration day at Lake Manasarowar (visit Chiu Monastery)
Day 12 Drive to before Majomla Pass and camp
Day 13 Drive to Parayang
Day 14 Drive to Saga
Day 15 Drive to Nyalam
Day 16 Drive to Zhangmu, return to Kathmandu

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 2PERSONS

SPECIAL TOURS AT DISCOUNTED RATES CAN BE ARRANGED FOR LARGE GROUPS

Please contact us for current prices.

Price includes: Transport within Tibet by Landcruiser, all transfers including travel from Kathmandu
to Tibet border and return; Fully experienced English speaking guide and assistants; Accommodation in
two person tents; All meals; Use of duffel bag, sleeping mat, down sleeping bag and padded down
jacket (excellent in cold conditions). Chinese Visa included.
(Hotel accomodation in Kathmandu extra, depending on number of nights).

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LHASA/RONGBUK/EVEREST BASE CAMP TOUR April to October


After a spectacular flight across the Himalaya you have time to explore Lhasa for three days.
The route then leads westwards across the Tibetan plateau, stopping at historic Gyantse and famous Xighatse.

This route also leads along the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Tso and crosses high passes with views
of the high Himalayas. When crossing the high and windy PANG LA pass, the unmistakable shape of
Mount Everest appears to the south. From here the route leads to famous Rongbuk Monasteryand and Everest Base
Camp, the starting point for Mallory's climbs and many others since then. The route back to the border with
Nepal leads through the spectacular gorge of the Bhote Kosi, passing through a gap in the Himalayas.

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Flight Kathmandu/Lhasa, Tfr.to Kychu Hotel, afternoon Norbulingka
Day 02 Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor, o/night Kychu Hotel
Day 03 Visit Drepung and Sera Monasteries " " "
Day 04 Drive via Lake Yamdrok Tso to Nakartse and Gyantse, o/night hotel
Day 05 Drive to Xigatse, o/night Xigatse Hotel
Day 06 Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, then drive to Xegar o/night hotel
Day 07 Drive over Pang La pass, then to Rongbuk Monastery o/night guesthouse
Day 08 Drive to Everest Base Camp, return to Rongbuk, drive to Nyalam o/night hotel
Day 09 Drive to Zhangmu, Kodari, Kathmandu.

MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 2PERSONS

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR CURRENT PRICES BASED ON GROUP SIZE

Price includes: Flight Kathmandu/Lhasa, transfer Lhasa airport/hotel, Chinese visa, good quality hotel accommodation
in Lhasa and enroute on bed/breakfast basis; sightseeing, entrance fees, qualified
English speaking guides, road transport within Tibet by Landcruiser, road transport from
Chinese border to Kathmandu, all transfers.
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