Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped parts of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5,000(16,000ft) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.
A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted; the traveling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet’s high altitude travelers with a history of heart, lung or anemia problems should consult a doctor before even thinking about a visit.
Visitors should also understand before taking this trip that Tibet was only opened to tourism 19 years ago. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed to in the West. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.
Trip Informaton
Activities: |
Trekking |
Departure: |
Any day during season |
Max Altitudes: |
18600ft at Dolma La |
Trip Duration: |
25 days |
Trip Grade: |
Moderate |
Accommodation: |
Hotel in city |
Meals: |
Full board on trek, breakfast in city |
Transportation: |
Private jeep |
Best Season: |
September-November & March-May |
Driving hours: |
4-6hrs per day |
Day 01 |
Arrive Kathmandu International Airport meet "NEAT" airport representative transfer to selected hotel in Kathmandu. |
Day 02 |
Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. |
Day 03 |
Kathmandu- Lhasa:In the morning after breakfast, transfer to airport. Departure of flight for Lhasa would be approx. 9:35.am and it arrives in Gungar airport/ Lhasa (China Standard Time) at 1300 hrs. Flight to Lhasa lasts for about an hour. During the flight you will see the following: Yarlung Tsangpo river, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) and Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). Weather permitting). It takes almost 2 hours to be in city from Airport. The rest of the day will be with our program. |
Day 04 |
In Lhasa (3650m): This day you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang temple, surrounding Barkhor market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight in hotel. |
Day 05 |
Continue the remaining sightseeing |
Day 06 |
Lhasa- Gyantse (3950m)-261 kms. 08-hrs drive takes you to Gantse from Lhasa with crossing Kambala Pass (4794m) and the Karo La Pass (5010m) and The Karo La climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and Ralung (6236). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. |
Day 07 |
Gyantse- Xigatse (3900m)-90kms Gyantse is small busting town steeped in history. It lies 264 kms. Southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyang Chu river. In the 15th century it served as the capital of a small Kingdom. Visit Kumbum Chorten which was built around 1400 AD. It later became the main center for trade with British India. Around noon we will drive to Xigatse. |
Day 08 |
Xigatse- Lhatse (4050m): After visiting TashiLumpo Monastery in the morning including the Bazaar of Xigatse. Drive to Lhatse and on the way we will visit Shakya Monastery as well if time permits. |
Day 09 |
Lhatse - Sang Sang 140km |
Day 10 |
Sang Sang - Saga where you will be meeting your trek crews from Nepal (4450m), 180km: On the first long driving day over the sandy and rocky land of Tibet, other things like lake, nomads chasing thousands of yaks and sheep keep you busy. |
Day 11 |
Saga (4450m) Paryang (4600m) 185 km 7-8 hrs. Jeeps and trucks roll on the wide valley following rivers and grazing land of yaks and sheep. Far south you can see snow covered peaks and near by you, lots of rocky peaks and sand duns give you an ideal world. Depends on season, nomads and other mobile shopkeepers dressed by beautiful traditional costume will be waiting your arrival with hot tea and other supplies with big smile. Ruined villages can be seen in some parts of the valley such as Dongba. Night will be spend in the lodge, if you are fresh you can enjoy the Tibetan life style here visiting their dinning rooms and kitchens. |
Day 12 |
Drive Paryang to Manasarover. (4558m) 277km 8 hours: The longest driving day starts with full of beauty and excitement, by the late afternoon you can view and do dharsan to Holy Kailash Parbat and Manasarovara. Driving through some of the most spectacular central Tibetan Terrain including salt and turquoise lakes such as Ngogze, crossing rivers including Paryang, you can not imagine how beautiful the land is. You will have first view of Holy Manasarover and Mt. Kailash on the way to Hore. Hore, a small village near by Lake Manasarover, we will spend night here. |
Day 13 |
Holy-Manasarovara: At 14950-ft/ 4558m it is the highest lake of fresh water in the world. The lake is full of fishes and swans. The lake has turquoise complexion. On the right side of the lake you will see the reflection of holy Kailash Parbat and the left side Mt. Guru-Mandala. On the east valley lake Rashekshi is lying. The region is reach for gold and other mines, hot springs and hundreds of wild living creatures. We will drive around 30 Km from Hore to Chu Gumba where all Pooja takes place. It is a part of Manasarovara Parikrama and way back from Kailash you will complete the whole circuit of the lake. Overnight in camp or lodge at Chu Gumba. |
Day 14 |
Drive Manasarovara to Tarchen (14975ft) 40km 1 hour: Early morning, on the western part of lake (near Chu) holy bath and Pooja will be done. Then water and pebbles are collected to take back home. Manasarovara is the lake of compassion, tranquility and bliss. After completing the memorable morning Puja we will be heading towards Tarchen. It is considered as a base camp for the Holy Kailash Parikrama. Stay overnight at Guest House/Camp. |
Day 15 |
A day trek to tirthapuri (Hotspring) |
Day 16 |
Austaparbat & Valley of Gods/ hiking: Depend on the itinerary, we will go part of inner Parikrama to view Austaparbat. It is more an easy day, night at Tarchen again. |
Day 17 |
Trek to Dehara Puk/5000m: Today is your first day of Parikrama. Long but easier walk. you have to walk almost 15km. Keep drinking lots of water since dehydration is major problem on the trip. On the both side of the valley of gods beautiful rocky cliffs, water falls with some clouds in the clear blue sky makes you feeling that Great God Shiva is every where with tons of blessing to you. Time to time the face of Kailash Parbat will be keep appearing including Nandi Pahad and monasteries. Over night at camp/lodge. |
Day 18 |
Hardest day of your pilgrimage trek with Dolma-La (pass) of 18600ft between two valleys: Just concentrate on your goal, keep drinking and taking a long breath with a few seconds rest on time to time. As your steps go closer to the pass, shape of Ice Lingas on the north face of the Kailash can be seen including Stone-Lingas every where. Passing Shiva-sthal, Yamasthal (Yama-point), is good place to offer your belongings (like hair, clothing etc.) which makes Yamaraj (God of death) busy and gives you enough time to reach to the top of pass where soul of God Shiva meets you. Once you are on the top, just do the holiest offering what ever you have and sit down for a while on a meditation to forget yourself. Keep promising that all the things you do afterwards are for the shake of all living and nonliving creatures as represent of God Bhramha (shiva). Over night at lodge/camp. |
Day 19 |
End of Kailash Parikrama and drive to Manasarovara: After walking 3 hours, all the driving crew will be waiting your arrival. By the late afternoon you will be at your lodge/camp. |
Day 20 |
Drive to Paryang (277km) 7-8 hr. |
Day 21 |
Drive to Saga (185km) 7-8 hrs |
Day 22 |
Drive to Nylam (296km) 6-7 hrs. |
Day 23 |
Drive to Zhangmu and back to Dhulikhel or Kathmandu (163 km) 9-10 hr. |
Day 24 |
Free Day in Kathmandu (shopping) |
Day 25 |
Depart Kathmandu Transfer to Inernational Airport and Departure to onward journey. |
Cost Includes:
• Kathmandu, tour
• All the visa and entry fees (for Tibet), Indian passport holders do not need visa for Nepal and for others they can have 3 days transit visa on each visit (free of cost) which is good enough.
• Meals (Good Breakfast cities) and 3 meals on the entire trip.
• Accommodations twin sharing room in cities and group sharing rooms on the entire trip. Tented camp will be used for accommodation only in case of any emergency and overflow of people.
• Kathmandu-Lhasa flight
• Guided tour for all trip
• Sleeping bag and jackets
• Guide, supporting staff.
• New Model (4500) jeep with 4 plus driver one
Cost Excludes:
• Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency visa fees, tips, incase of land slide on the way porter fee etc.
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES:
From Oct.- March warm clothes are required to fight the frosty cold. From April-September light clothes to shun the scorching heat. However a jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended items are: A domestic first aid kit, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight, sleeping bag, comfortable walking shoes, dust masks, utility knife, sun hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and a limited number of clothes.
CUSTOMS:
There is no permission on still and video cameras, tape recorders or radios as long as they are registered with a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese Government are prohibited. Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.
FOOD & DRINKS:
Tibet has only a handful of towns and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly the most varied in the world. It is a handy to carry. Anything that can be brewed with hot, water instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags) soup cubes, powdered milk, other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Government offices are usually closed on SATERDAY and SUNDAY.
CURRENCY: RENMNBI,
The people’s money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes a of 1,2,5, 10 and 50, 100 Yuan, 1,2 Jiao, 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins for 1, and 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency Renminbi, one Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, into 10 fen. (US$ 1 =10 yuan).
AIRPORT:
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is approx. 96 kms. Away from Lhasa.
AIR TICKET RECONFIRMATION:
Your guide will reconfirm the air ticket upon payment of RMB 30, which is the reconfirmation fee charged by China Southwest Airlines.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET will be charged after which NO REFUND will be entertained. Further under no circumstance will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS and DELAY in ARRIVALS.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS:
Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous. Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should consult their doctor before booking the trip. Very rare cases of altitude sickness have been reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite and stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization. Advised, drink approx. 03 liters. Of water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take regular rests please do not smoke & do not drink alcohol.
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