Kathmandu - Kathmandu

We wiil fly to lhasa over the highest mountains in the world. In lhasa, we will explore the Potala Palace (former winter residence of Dalai Lama), The Jokhang (The most revered Tibetain Buddhist religions structure), The tibetan medical centre and the largest monastic university in Tibet at Drepung.

From Lhasa we will travel across the Tibatan plateau visiting some of Tibet most revered monasteries and religious sites in the tsang province. we will visit transquil Yamdork Tso, Gantse and Tibet's second largest city Shigatse. From Shigatse we will continue over Tongla pass to Shegar and Zangmu with views of the Himalaya, Cross the Friendship Bridge and make our way through the Nepal countryside to Kathmandu. You may wish to extend your holiday with a trek in to the Himalayas or head south for a Jungle Safari in the Chitwan National Park.

Our services Includes:
Travel permit, air fare as per Itenearary, Normal Chinese visa fee, all land transfer as per itineray, entrance fees to monasteries, accomandation as per itinerary, twin sharing with breakfast only, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary with local English speaking Guides.

Our services not Include:
Main meals, airport departure tax, Nepal re-entry visa fee, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, emergency Chinese visa fee, private expenses (telephone, laudry, beverages, tips) etc.

ITINERARY

Day 1	Arrive Kathmandu (sightseeing overnight Kathmandu )
Day 2	Sightseeing, overnight Kathmandu.
Day 3	Fly to Lhasa ( 11,972 ft), acclimatization - overnight Lhasa.
Day 4	Guided tour of Jokang, the Barkhor and the Tibetan medical center - over night Lhasa.
Day 5	Guided tour of Potala Palace and Drepung - overnight Lhasa.
Day 6	Drive from Lhasa to Gyanse (12,956 ft )via Yamdork Tso,Crossing two passes ( Kambala 16,314 ft and Korala 16,432 ft). overnight Gyatse.
Day 7	Drive to Shigatse (12,792 ft), en-route visit Zhalu monastery, guided tour of Tashilhunpo Monastery - overnight Shigatse.
Day 8	Drive to shegar (14268 ft) via Tongla pass (16564 ft)overnight shegar.
Day 9	Drive to Zangmu (8200 ft), en route visit Milarepa Caves in Nyalam - overnight Zhangmu.
Day 10	Drive via Frindship Highway to border, cross Frindship Bridge and transfer to mini-bus or Land rover for trip to Kathmandu - overnight Kathmandu.
Day 11	Depature or extend.

Date Offered 2007
July 27 - Aug. 07
Aug. 10 - Aug. 21
Aug. 24 - Sept. 04
Sept. 10 - Sept. 21

Required: Minimum 04 pax

Mt. Kailash. It is the ultimate pilgrimage site for both Buddhist and Hindu devotes. Mt. Kailash ( 22,022') stands completely alone with no other peaks near it. Pilgrims travel to this remote area in far western Tibet to complete the circuit around the base of this sacred mountain ( to do so is said to erase the sins of a lifetime) and to the holy Mansarover Lake. Four great rivers of Tibet, India and Nepal havetheir origins near Kailash; the Tibetians consider these rivers and their sources sacred.

From Kathmandu, we will drive through the lovely countryside of northen Nepal to the Nepali - Chinese border at Kodari. We cross the Friendship Bridge and drive into Tibet to Zhangmu and on to Nyalm in southern Tibet for a day of hiking and acclimatization. You will have your first experience of the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau as we travel north crossing the Brahmaputra River to Saga.

We will pass numerous nomadic encampments until finally we arrive in Darchen, the starting point for our 3-day circuit of Mt. kailash, trekking around the mountain.

ITINEARY

Day 01	Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02	Kathmandu
Day 03	Kodari
Day 04	Nyalm, day hiking
Day 05	Paigo Tso
Day 06	Saga
Day 07	Dongpa
Day 08	Paryang
Day 09	Mayum La
Day 10	Darchen
Day 11	Kailash Trek
Day 12	Kailash Trek
Day 13	Kailash Trek
Day 14	Mansarover Lake
Day 15	Paryang
Day 16	Dongpa
Day 17	Saga
Day 18	Paigo Tso
Day 19	Nyalum
Day 20	Kathmandu
Day 21	Departure or Extend

Dates Offered 2007
Aug. 04 - Aug. 25
Aug. 15 - Sept. 05
Sept. 05 - Sept 26

Required : Minimum 04 pax.

Our Kailash Mahatirtha Yatra to the forbidden kingdom begins with a sweeping flight to Lhasa- "Roof of the World". Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world, a towering 3,760 meters on the banks of the Lhasa River. In Lhasa, you will be visiting interesting places like the busy markets of Barkhor, Jokhong Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Temple monasteries, and Potala Palace, official residence of Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetans.

Lhasa is also good for acclimatised with climate and culture. After Lhasa our Kailash Mahatirtha Yatra proceeds further through the famed city of Gyantse, Shigatse and finally reach Mt.Kailash. Mt. Kailash is a compelling, dome-shaped peak, rising above a desolately beautiful 13,000 ft plateau of rainbow-coloured rocks. It is holiest of all holy peaks revered by millions of Hindus, Jain and Buddhists as the abode of Lord Shiva. This peak is the earthly manifestation of Mount Sumeru or Meru, as it is also known. Sumeru is believed to be the axis of the universe. All these factors make this mountain a very special spot in this universe enshrined with great grandeur.

This Kailash Mahatirth Yatra ends with a holy pilgrimage walk around Mt. Kailash and holy dip at Lake Mansarovar. You will be driven back to Kathmandu via the Tibet-Nepal frontier town of Zhangmu and Kodari with enchanting views of Tibetan valley across the high Himalayas.

Day 01	Assemble in Delhi.
Day 02	Obtain Tibet Visa in Delhi.
Day 03	Arrive Kathmandu O/N Hotel.
Day 04	Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu O/N Hotel Visit to Pasupathinath and Boudhanath
Day 05	Fly to Lhasa.
Day 06	Sightseeing of Lhasa.
Day 07	Sightseeing of Lhasa.
Day 08	Drive to Gyantse.
Day 09	Drive to Shigatse.
Day 10	Drive to Larze.
Day 11	Drive to Saga.
Day 12	Drive to Paryang.
Day 13	Drive to Mansarovar.
Day 14	Rest and acclimatisation day.
Day 15	Drive to Darchen.
Day 16	Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 17	Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 18	Kora of Mt. Kailash.
Day 19	Drive to Maylum-La.
Day 20	Drive to Paryang.
Day 21	Drive to Saga.
Day 22	Drive to Nyalam.
Day 23	Drive to Dhulikhel.
Day 24	Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 25	Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 26	Depart Kathmandu.