Kailash Inner Kora - 17 Days

Mt. Kailash (6714m), Asia's most sacred mountain, is located in a high and isolated enclave of West Tibet . It is one of three pilgrimages sites in the area, known collectively as Kangri Tsosum. All are said to be at the heart of the ancient Shangshung kingdom, the supposed land of origin of the pre-Buddist Bonpos. Mt Kailash is their sould-mountain, which they also call Yungdrung Gu Tse, the Nine-story Swastika Mountain .

It is a 53-km pilgrim path around Mt. Kailash . It begins and ends at Darchen, a small settlement at the mountain south base and in the process visits four monasteries crosses the high Drolma La Pass (5636m). Three days is perhaps the minimum time required to walk leisurely around the mountain: spend two nights in or near Drira Phuk and Zutrul Phuk Monasteries. If conditions permit, try to stay four or five days, which would allow time for short trips to the inner regions of the area

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Katmandu (1300 Mts.) Arrival, our representative will meet at the airport and escort to the Hotel, Program briefing at the evening, dinner, overnight stay in Katmandu.

Day 02: Katmandu  - After breakfast start to Katmandu sightseeing including Pashupatinath and Budha Nikanth Darshan, back to hotel evening free. overnight stay in Katmandu.

Day 03: Katmandu To Syabrubeshi (3700 Mts. - 140kms.)  - This is the first day of the Yatra. Very early with pack breakfast depart from Katmandu –Galchhi -Sybrubeshito near China border by reserved tourist coach. O/N stay at the hotel.  

Day 04:  Syabrubeshi To Kerung ( 43 KKM), . Drive from Syabrubeshi to China border-17 KM, Our agent will complete custom formalities and check into Tibet - an autonomous part of China and drive to Kyirong -26 KM . Overnight stay at Guest House.

Day 05: Kerung Rest Day - Full day free for acclimatization.

Day 06: Kerung To Saga /Dongba (4500mts. - 375kms) - After breakfast drive from Kyirong to Saga/Dongba .Overnight stay at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Saga/Dongba (4500mts. - 335kms) To Mansarovar  - After breakfast drive from Dongba to Mansarovar 07:00 hours. Conducting Mansarovar Parikrama by vehicle. Overnight stay at Guesthouse.

Day 08: Mansarovar To Darchen (4600mts. - 110kms.)  - Conduct Pooja, hawan and spiritual activities. Drive around 2.30 hrs to Darchen and overnight stay at Guesthouse.

Day 09: Darchen To Diraphuk (4890mts. –Drive 8 Kms And Trek 11 Kms.)  - This is the first day of Kailash Parikrama. This day we drive up to yama dwar and start trek for about 6 hours to reach Dhirapuk. We get the North face dharshan of Kailash. Overnight stay at mud house or tent on the basis of availability.

Day 10: Diraphuk To Zhulthulphuk.  Dhira puk - Shiva sthal - Guber kund - East face dharshan of Kailash (Sundhal Puk) – Zuthulpuk

Day 11: Zhulthulphuk To Darchen - Complete parikrama. Rest day at Darchen.

Day 12: Rest Day At Darchen(If possible, by noon, we trek till Ashtapad and stay overnight at the monastery and continue nandi kora, the next day).

Day 13: Nandi Kora - Darchen - Ashtapad - Nandi Kora - Atmalinga Dharshan - Saptarishi Cave - Kapala - Kavala -.  tsho Lakes. Overnight at Darchen.

Day 14: Drive To Dongba. O/N stay at the guest house.

Day 15: Dongba To Kerung  - Drive back to Kerung, which is the last stay in Tibet part.

Day 16: Kerung To Katmandu  - After custom formalities we will be picked up by Nepal side and continue drive to Kathmandu and check in at Hotel.

Day 17: Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport, catch flight for next Destination.

 Tour Cost: Ask for Quotation

ESTIMATE FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Horse for personal ride on kora days is approx USD 350.00
• Extra ride for day trip to Astapad USD 55.00 per person
• Extra day in Kathmandu USD 45.00 for with 2 meals and accommodations.
• USD 55.00 for Manakamana day trip including both way cable car tickets and transportation.
• Muktinath and Manakamana day trip USD 555.00 per person including two nights in Pokhara, one night Jomsom round trip flight with meal, transport.

COST INCLUDES:

• Arrival & departure transportation
• Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Budhanilkantha.
• 3 nights 3 star hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with all meals
• Transfer to Kodari by tourist bus
• Tibet side: accommodation in decent hotel/tents
• While camping we provide two-man tents, mattresses, sleeping bag & camping equipments like dining & toilet tents
• Pure vegetarian meals prepare by our escort.
• A/C coach/ Japanese land cruisers (4WD) & support trucks
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Nepali tour leader
• Gamow bag, oxygen, basic first-aid kit.
• Kailash permit & normal Tibet/China visa fee.
• Kodari land tax.

COST EXCLUDES:

• Airfares from Home - Kathmandu - Home
• All beverages, Photography charges and Telephone calls
• Travel Insurance of clients
• Emergency evacuation expenses.
• Riding Yak/Horse for Kailash Parikrama (direct payable to Yak/horse herder)
• Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation
• Expenses of personal urgent visa fee etc & Services other than specified

Mt. Everest Expedition (Tibet Side) - 55 Days

Everest is perhaps the most coveted mountain in the world. The north (Tibetan) side is the least expensive way to climb it, and the dates we have chosen feature the best weather of the year. Our proposed schedule allows for two possible summit attempts and two full descents to the Chinese Base Camp at 5200 meters. Our style of climbing is cautious and careful, with excellent leadership, organization, Sherpa climbers, cooks and waiters, tasty food, the best equipment, two full kitchens and basecamp plus advanced Base Camp, 6 camps on the mountain, 1000s of meters of fixed line, hundreds of rock ice and snow anchors, top-quality high altitude tents and high altitude stoves, expedition mix gas, and full safety equipment: medical oxygen, gamow bag, and extensive medical kit.

This expedition to Everest maximizes many years of accumulated wisdom of the high Himalaya, a strong record of reaching the top of 8,000ers: Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Shishapangma, and many other 8,000 metre summits, in addition to more than 25 Himalayan expeditions, in all safety, along with an intimate knowledge of the Tibetan and Chinese officials who regulate the permit system.

The monkey temple makes a nice training walk in Kathmandu (Franck Pitula. Try to go at dawn when the pollution is not so bad. A local woman leaving an offering at a temple (Ryan Waters).

Detailed Description

The trip begins in the ancient and colorful city of Kathmandu. On the Friendship Bridge, border Crossing between Nepal and Tibet. Upon entering Tibet, the clocks immediately go forward by 2 ? hours. Our secondary government liason officer will meet us in Zhangmu. After clearing Tibetan customs and immigration, a Chinese bus takes us up the windy road through the rolling hills to Nyalam town at 3,750 meters, and a basic "hotel". The smaller towns in Tibet are generally simple and rustic places, and this one is no exception. The topography here is quite interesting in that we are perched in the transitional zone where the Tibetan plateau rams into the Himalaya, then drops into the forested valleys and jungles of Nepal, and finally out into the Gangetic plain of the Terai and India. We stay over one extra night in Nyalam, to help adjust to the altitude, and during our "rest-day" in Nyalam, we take advantage of the interesting surroundings to walk to the top of local hills and savor the first glimpses of the Himalayan Giants.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Hotel
Day 03: Kathmandu Hotel
Day 04: Drive Zhangmu, Hotel
Day 05: Drive to Naylam, Hotel
Day 06: Drive to Tingri, Hotel
Day 07: Rest day for Acclimatized
Day 08: Drive Chinese Base Camp
Day 09 -12: Transfer Yak to Advance Base Camp
Day 13-49: Climbing Period of Everest 8848m.
Day 50: Drive to Tingri
Day 51: Drive to Zhanmu
Day 52: Drive Border exit and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 53: Kathmandu
Day 54: Kathmandu
Day 55: Final Departure

Tour Cost: Ask for Quotation

Lhasa Cultural Tour - 05 Days

Famous as the Roof of the World, TIBET has fascinated humanity for centuries. This land beyond the mighty Himalayas, on the highest plateau of the world, was inaccessible to the outside world and has always been a challenge to all mortal beings as a unique destination: Tibet is a land of spectacular skylines, majestic mountain peaks, breath taking canyons, serene high-land lakes, rolling pastures and farmlands & pristine Forests. It also is a land of ancient Buddhist culture, artistic monasteries and centuries-old caravan trails. Its snow-covered mountains and windswept plateau are the highest in the world. The world's highest mountain - Mount Everest, rises in southern Tibet. Ka-erh in western Tibet, with an elevation of more than 15,000 feet (4,570 meters) above sea level, is believed to be the highest town in the world. The valley bottoms in Tibet are higher than the mountains of most countries. Tibet has an area of about 471,700 square miles (1,221,600 square kilometers), an average elevation of 16,000 feet (4,880 meters) and a population of 2.3 million. This "land of awesome mysteries", forbidden not only by man but also by nature, is appealing to all explorers, scholars, pilgrims and adventurers searching for the "REAL SHANGRI-LA".

There will be 3 flights in week usually from May to September i.e. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and possible to have a 2 days to weeks trip based on two way flight. The program below is just a model one and possible as per your interest, time and budget.

Day by Day Itinerary: 

Day 01: Depart from Katmandu by air to Lhasa . Arrival at Gonggar Airport . Time at leisure. Overnight Lhasa .
Day 02: A full day sightseeing. Visit the Potala Palace ; The residence of Dalai Lama; the Jokhang Lhakhang and stroll around the market area. O/n Lhasa
Day 03: Visit the Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet . This 14th. Century monastery once housed more than 10,000 monks. Later on visit the Norbulingpa Park , the summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day 04: Drive to the Sera Monastery, the second largest in Tibet . This yellow sect monastery was very important, politically, during the days of Dalai Lama. And afternoon visit to Buddhist Nunnery.
Day 05: Early morning drive to the airport for departure to Katmandu by flight.

Tour Cost: Ask for Quotation

Tibet Overland Tour - 08 Days

Tibet : For thousands of years, Tibet lay under the ancient Sea of Tethys . Eighty million years ago, India crashed into Asia, pushing up the Himalayas , lifting the ocean bottom above water, and creating this magical land. Mystical land, Shangri-La, Forbidden Country: Tibet has many names and inspires an air of mystical dreams. However, Tibet is real and a beautiful place to travel. It possesses a unique culture, firmly rooted in Tibetan religion, but with strong influence from the geography of the Himalayas, and the neighboring civilizations of India and China .

Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three major parts - north, south and east. The eastern part is forest region, occupying approximately one-fourth of the land. Virgin forests run the entire breadth and length of this part of Tibet . The northern part is open grassland, where nomads and yak and sheep dwell here. This part occupies approximately half of Tibet . The southern and central part is agricultural region, occupying about one-fourth of Tibet 's land area. All major Tibetan cities and towns such as Lhasa , Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsetang are located in this area and are considered the cultural center of Tibet .

Tibet Tour (8 days) provides an opportunity to explore Tibet , the roof the world. In different city of Tibet , you'll have chance to explore Buddhist Monasteries and Tibetan life. Lhasa is end destination of this trek. Tibet tour guide through dry land of Tibet , where you have can observe Tibetan Monks and their life. 8 Days Tibet Tour excellent for those who want explore Tibet in less time.

Day by Day Itinerary:

DAY 01: KATHMANDU/ZHANGMU/NYALAM (2,300M.) 127 KM.
Our bus departs at 6am, for the border at Tatopani. The reporting time for the journey is 5:45 a.m. at Samrat Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Office or in front of immigration office, Thamel. Our 4/5 hour journey goes up to Tibet Nepal border through agricultural fields and passes through traditional villages, following the Bhotekoshi River . From the border ( Friendship Bridge ), after completing immigrations formalities we will drive up hill to Zhangmu imagination the border city of china. And drive to Nyalamu overnight at Guest House. DAY 02: ZHANGMU/NYALAM-LHATSE (4,350m.) 244KM.
Rising through the dry, plateau highlands. Offers stunning views of the world's highest mountain range, including: Langtang-7245, Xixapangma-8,013m., Dorje Lakpa-6,980m., and Gauri Shankar-7,134 m. Cho Oyu-8,021m., Everest 8,848m., Lhotse (8,516m.), Makalu-8,464m. We will cross Nyalam Pass (3,800m.) and Lalung-La (5,050m.) pass along the way, stopping to enjoy the views. Overnight at Guest House.
DAY 03: LHATSE-SIGATSE (3,900m.) 244 KM
Today is our longest driving day via Gyatsola Pass 5,220m. By crossing Lhatse from where the road to Mt. Kailash bifurcates. Overnight at Guest House.
DAY 04: XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3,950m.) 90 KM.
The morning is yours to relax and explore Tibet 's second largest city, Xigatse, including the world famous Tashilumpo Monastery. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Gyantse, a small, historical town along the banks of the Nyang Chu River and home to monastery of Buddha's 1,000 Images. Overnight at Guest House.
DAY 05: GYANTES-LHASA (3,650m.) 280 KM.
Many busy villages, yaks, mountains sheep, and lakes dot our route today, as we cross the famous Brahma-Putra River (Son of Brahma, the creator. Brahma is a Hindu God). Passing over Karo and Kamba passes, 5,010m. & 4,794m. Respectively, our final destination awaits-Lhasa. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 06 & 07: IN LHASA
Sightseeing and excursions of Potala Palace, Norbulinka, The Jokhang and surrounding Bakhor market, Drepung & Sera Monasteries Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 08: LHASA-KATHMANDU
Early morning, we will be heading to the Airport (Gongar-96Km.) Southwest of Lhasa. With boundless beauty speed below, this is perhaps the most beautiful flight in the world.

Tour Cost: Ask for Quotation

COST INCLUDES:

• Transfer from Tibet border by Jeep transport in a 4 wheel drive.
• Accommodation in Bed & breakfast double bed room with shearing basis.
• Sight seeing tours with English speaking guide.
• Monument entrance fees.
• Tibet visa, Travel Permit.
• Our Service Charge.

COST EXCLUDES:

• Nepal re-entry visa fee.
• Lunch & Dinner in Tibet .
• Bar Bills & Beverages.
• Photographic charges of some monasteries.
• Travel insurance, gratuities, Personal Expenses.
• Visa fee: - US $. 55.00
• Lhasa - Kathmandu Flight Fare US $. 273+96
• Kathmandu - Lhasa Flight Fare US$ 273+83
• Lhasa Air port Tax: US $. 12.00 Or, 90 Yuan.

Tibet Information

Where is Tibet?
Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above 7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). China, India, Nepal , Sikkim, Bhutan , Burma and Kashmir border the Tibet.

Tibet: People and Culture: Over two million people inhabit this land of rich natural resources and ancient cultures. Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers destined to visit this place. Buddhism , with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of "Lamasm". Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art.

People living on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, have their own ways of living, marriage, burial and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are in big variety. The Tibetan New Year, the largest festival, is followed by others such as the Wangkor Festival and horse races. For the dead, sky burials, water burials, cremations and stupa burials are practiced, but the sky burial is the most common.

Science and culture in Tibet include technology, medicine, grammar, logic, Buddhist philosophy, rhetoric, words and expressions, syntax, drama and astrology. Tibet is known as the Sea of Songs and Dances; folk songs and dances are diverse, especially during the "Shoton Festival" in August .

How to get there? This unique land is now easily accessible from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Schedule air services fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and back every Tuesday and Saturdays with additional flights on Thursdays from July. This flight last a little over one hour and gives you a panoramic view of the Himalayas. Our sponsors have different package tour programs to this fascinating land. They will will give you a reason to get up early. Please check out their Programs to find out how. A trip not be missed in this lifetime! The best season for Tibet tour is from the end March to end November each year. From end November to end March it gets too cold and flights do not operate during this period. Flights operate from first week April to end November every year.

Tibet Visa Information

The following general rules should be obtained by the Clients/Agency to apply special permit and visa to travel in Tibet.

1. Tibet is Autonomous region of China. So you will not get the special permit and Visa for Tibet directly In your country. You have to proceed for permit and Visa for Tibet through our Agency.
2. We must receive scan copy of your passport at least 15 days prior to arrival in gateway cities (Kathmandu or Chengdu or any other Chinese cities). Passport must be same and valid for more than 6 months.
3. Those entering Tibet via gateway city of Kathmandu , Nepal , must spend at least 2 nights to issue Tibet visa in one of the visa working days i.e. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, client must plan to arrive Kathmandu accordingly if they have limited time. They will also require to bring 2 passport size photos. We shall send client "Chinese embassy visa form" well in advance to be fill up by each client which can either sent to us by email or can be collected upon arrival.
4. Except few trips, most of the trips can start from China mainland entering Tibet via gateway city of Chengdu either via train or by air. In this case Client must obtain Chinese visa in their home country and we will organize Tibet permit and handover it through our agent in one of the cities in China before entering Tibet Autonomous region.
5. Chinese visa will be valid for China mainland only, do not bring Chinese visa if you are entering via Tibet Autonomous region.
6. We supply detail information and briefing upon arrival.

Entry Procedure:

By Road

• Kodari Border near Zangmu from Kathmandu
• Through Golmud road to Amdo
• Purang from Simikot

By Air

• Kathmandu to Lhasa
• Hongkong-Chengdu-Lhasa