TIBET TOURS & TREKS

A land veiled in secrecy, closed to foreigners for hundreds of years, the roof of the world with its mystery, grandeur and overwhelming sights is now open to visitors. Our tours, overland trips and treks take you to extraordinary places of religious and cultural interest, introduce you to the pious monks and the nomadic herdsmen of the Tibetan Plains. Travel overland from Kathmandu over the Himalayas, walk through the streets of Lhasa, visit great Buddhist monasteries, circum-trek the holy Mount Kailas in remote west Tibet, or soak in the awesome north face of Mt. Everest from the Ronghbuk Glacier. All our trips involving camping and trekking are supported by a team of Nepali Sherpas and cook with all meals and equipment included. Join our Tibet trips for an extra ordinary journey to the roof of the world.

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4-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
5-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
8-Day TIBET HIGHLIGHTS Tour
8-Day TIBET ENCOUNTER Tour
18-Day TIBET EVEREST ENCOUNTER Tour/Trek
15-Day JOURNEY TO KAILAS Tour/Trek
18-Day HOLY KAILAS TO HUMLA Tour/Trek

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4-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
Every SATURDAY - (April to October 1997)
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 2 pax required to operate

Fly over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa and tour this ancient Buddhist Capital. Visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor Market. A fine introductory tour to the heart of Tibet. A choice of different hotels available.

DAY	ITINERARY
SAT	Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Free in Lhasa to acclimatize.
SUN	Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & 
	NORBULINGKA PALACE.
MON	Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERY & 
	BARKHOR MARKET
TUE	Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU (or to CHENGDU for onward 
	journey to CHINA).

(It is possible to extend your stay in Tibet independently after this program
until the expiry of your China Visa.)

TOUR COST (1997):
HOLIDAY INN (NW) Twin Share B/B -	USD 580 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD 140 per person
TIBET HOTEL Twin Share B/B -		USD 450 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD   85 per person
FRIENDSHIP HOTEL Twin Share	B/B -	USD 330 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD   40 per person
Airfare Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu - 	USD 400 per person round-trip

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5-Day INSTANT TIBET Tour
Every TUESDAY - (April to October 1997)
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 2 pax required to operate

Fly over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa and tour this ancient Buddhist Capital. Visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang, great monasteries and walk through the bustling Barkor Market. A fine introductory tour to the heart of Tibet. A choice of different hotels available.

DAY	ITINERARY
TUE	Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Full rest for acclimatization. 
WED	Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & 
	NORBULINGKA PALACE.
THU	Sightseeing of DREKUNG MONASTERY, JOKHANG 
	MONASTERY & BARKOR MARKET.
FRI	Sightseeing of TIBETAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE. Afternoon free.
SAT	Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU or to CHENGDU for onward 
	journey to CHINA.

(It is possible to extend your stay in Tibet independently after this program
until the expiry of your China Visa.)

LAND COST (1996):
HOLIDAY INN (NW) Twin Share B/B - 	USD 620 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD 180 per person
TIBET HOTEL Twin Share B/B -		USD 575 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD 120 per person
FRIENDSHIP HOTEL Twin Share B/B -	USD 415 per person
Single Room Supplement	-		USD   90 per person
Airfare Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu - 	USD 400 per person round-trip

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8-Day TIBET HIGHLIGHTS Tour
Every SATURDAY & TUESDAYS - (April to October 1997)
Fly in/out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 2 pax required to operate

This 8 day tour takes in all the highlights of central Tibet. After flying to Lhasa, visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great monasteries of Drepung and Samye and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar. Drive overland to Shigatse and Gyantse to see the Tashilungpo
monastery and the Kumbum Stupa and then to the "valley of the kings" in Tsetang before flying back to Kathmandu. A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. The most comprehensive tour to see all the power places of Tibet.

ITINERARY
Day 01 - Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Rest in LHASA for acclimatization.
Day 02 - Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERIES 
	 and BARKOR MARKET.
Day 03 - Sightseeing of POTALA & NORBULINGKA PALACES and 
	 SERA MONASTERY.
Day 04 - Drive LHASA (3650m) to XIGATSE (4900m). Sightseeing of Free 
	 Market. Overnight XIGATSE Hotel.  
Day 05 - Sightseeing of TASHI LUNGPO MONASTERY. Afternoon drive 
	 to GYANTSE (3950m/2 hours).  Sightseeing of KHUMBUM 
	 MONASTERY & PHALKOR MONASTERY. 
	 Overnight GYANTSE Hotel.
Day 06 - Drive to TSEDANG (3400m) via YAMDROK LAKE. 
	 Overnight TSEDANG Hotel.
Day 07 - Sightseeing of YAMBU LAKANG, TOMBS OF ANCIENT 
	 TIBETAN KINGS, CHAJJU MONASTERY. Overnight TSEDANG Hotel.
Day 08 - Drive to GONGGAR Airport. Fly LHASA/KATHMANDU 
	 or CHENGDU for onward journey.
LAND COST: (1997)
HOLIDAY INN (NW) Twin Share B/B -	USD 1000 per person
Single Room Supplement -		USD   280 per person
TIBET HOTEL Twin Share B/B -		USD 800 per person
Single Room Supplement -		USD 200 per person
Airfare Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu - 	USD 400 per person round-trip

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8-Day TIBET ENCOUNTER Tour
Every SATURDAY - (April to October 1997)
Drive in/ Fly out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 2 pax required to operate

Drive over the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Kathmandu with Lhasa. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery enroute, visit mystical Buddhist monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse, and drive past the beautiful Turquoise lake. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala and Norbulinkha palaces, the great Drepung Monastery and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar before flying back to Kathmandu (or onward to China). A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. An unforgettable encounter with forbidden Tibet.

ITINERARY
Day 01 - Drive Kathmandu to Kodari (6 hrs).  After immigration and 
	 custom formalities drive to Zangmu. Overnight hotel Zangmu.
Day 02 - Drive to TINGRI (4342m/8 hrs) crossing two passes NYALAM 
	 (3800m) and LALUNG LA (5050m) with excellent views 
	 (weather permitting) of the lofty Himalayan peaks including 
	 Mt. Everest.  Overnight at EVEREST Hotel.  
Day 03 - Drive from TINGRI to XIGATSE (3900m/8 hrs) crossing two 
	 passes LHAKPA LA (5200m) and TSUO LA (4500m). 
	 Overnight at XIGATSE Hotel.
Day 04 - Sightseeing tour of TASHILUNGPO MONASTERY and 
	 XIGATSE MARKET.  Afternoon drive to GYANTSE (3950m/3 hrs).  
	 Sightseeing tour of PHALKOR MONASTERY, KUMBUM STUPA 
	 and GYANTSE MARKET. Overnight at GYANTSE Hotel.  
Day 05 - Drive GYANTSE to LHASA (3650m/8 hours) crossing two passes 
	 KARO LA (5010m) and KAMBA LA (4794m) via YAMDROK LAKE 
	 (Turquoise Lake). Overnight hotel..
Day 06 - Sightseeing tour of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERIES and 
	 BARKHOR MARKET. Overnight hotel.
Day 07 - Sightseeing tour of POTALA & NORBULINGKA PALACES and 
	 SERA MONASTERY. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 - Drive to GONGGAR airport and fly out to KATHMANDU 
	 or CHENGDU) for onward journey.
LAND COST: (1997)
HOLIDAY INN (NW) Twin Share		USD 1150 per person
Single Room Supplement			USD   350 per person
TIBET HOTEL Twin Share 		  	USD 850 per person
Single Room Supplement 			USD 250 per person
Airfare Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu - 	USD 200 per person

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18-Day TIBET EVEREST ENCOUNTER Trek/Tour
Includes 9-Day Trekking in Mt. Everest Base & Shisapangma areas.
Fly in/Drive out Ex Kathmandu
Minimum 4 pax required to operate

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping in Tibet in altitudes between 4390m/14400ft and 5150m/16,900ft. Overland travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, in Nepal, with 9 days of trekking in the Mt. Everest and Shisapangma areas. The trek portion will be supported by a Nepali Sherpa
team that includes a camp cook who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided and trek will be led by a Nepali guide. While trekking, clients carry small day-pack only and walk at easy pace as this trek is designed for a more relaxed pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.

ITINERARY
Day 01 - 	Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Free in Lhasa to acclimatize. 
	 	Overnight Hotel.
Day 02 - 	Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & 
	 	NORBULINGKA PALACE. Overnight TIBET Hotel.  
Day 03 - 	Sightseeing of DREPUNG & JOKHANG MONASTERY & 
	 	BARKHOR MARKET. Overnight TIBET Hotel.
Day 04 - 	Drive LHASA to GYANTSE via YAMDROK TSHO 
	 	(Turquoise Lake). Afternoon sightseeing of PHALKOR 
	 	MONASTERY, 	KUMBUM STUPA and GYANTSE MARKET.  
	 	Overnight at GYANTSE Hotel.
Day 05 - 	Drive GYANTSE to XIGATSE. Afternoon sightseeing tour of 
	 	TASHILUNGPO MONASTERY and XIGATSE MARKET.  
	 	Overnight at XIGATSE Hotel.
Day 06 - 	Drive XIGATSE to TINGRI.  Meet trek guide and crew. 
	 	Overnight Camp.
Day 7-12  - 	Trek TINGRI to RONGBUK MONASTERY and EVEREST 
		BASE CAMP over the Lamna La pass (5120m). 
		Camping each night. 
Day 13 -	Drive Rongbuk to TINGRI.  Camp.
Day 14 -	Drive TINGRI to SHISAPANGMA BASE CAMP.
Day 15-16 - 	Day hikes in the SHISAPANGMA NORTH BASE 
		CAMP area. Camps.
Day 17 -	Drive to NYALAM. Overnight ZANGMU Hotel.
Day 18 -	Drive NYALAM to KATHMANDU. 
DEPARTURE DATES (Ex Kathmandu):
17 MAY 1997   21 JUN 1997    19 JUL 1997    16 AUG 1997   20 SEP 1997.
LAND COST: (1997)
(TIBET HOTEL in Lhasa) Twin Share -	USD 2500 per person
Single Room/Tent Supplement -		USD   400 per room/tent
Airfare: Kathmandu/Lhasa - 		USD   200 per person

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15-Day JOURNEY TO KAILAS Camping Tour/Trek
Drive in/out Ex Kathmandu. Includes 3-Day Around Kailas Trek
Minimum 4 pax required to operate

This tour gives you the opportunity to make the "ultimate pilgrimage" to holy Kailas and Manasarovar. Starting from Kathmandu in Nepal the tour includes traveling overland to the sacred Manasarovar Lake and Mount Kailas. You will have the chance to camp by the ethereal waters of the holy lake and to take part in a 3-day kora trek around Mt. Kailas as a highlight of this spiritual journey to a holy and beautiful land.

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through the remote and wild western Tibet, in altitudes between 2,745m/9,000ft and 4,880m/16,000ft and hiking to a maximum of 5600m/18,400ft. This tour will be supported by a Nepali Sherpa team that includes a camp cook
who will prepare all meals. All camping equipment will be provided and will be led by a Nepali guide. While trekking, clients carry a small day-pack only and hike at easy pace. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.

ITINERARY-IN-BRIEF
Day 1: Drive KATHMANDU to ZANGMU.  
Day 2: Drive to TINGRI.  
Day 3: Drive to SANG SANG.  
Day 4: Drive to SAGA.  
Day 5: Drive to PRAYANG.  
Day 6: Drive to MANASAROVAR LAKE.  
Day 7: Morning free at Manasarovar. Drive to DARCHEN.  
Day 8: Start Kailas trek to DRIRA PUK.  
Day 9: Trek over DROLMA LA pass to ZUTHUL PUK.  
Day 10: End trek at DARCHEN. PM Drive to NYOZE.  
Day 11: Drive to DONGBA.  
Day 12: Drive to SANG SANG. 
Day 13: Drive to TINGRI.  
Day 14 Drive ZANGMU.  
Day 15: Drive KATHMANDU.  

NOTE: On the return journey it may be possible to take the seasonal route
crossing the ZANGPO River at SAGA on day 12. This high route goes
past MT. SHISAPANGMA and PAIKO TSHO Lake to meet the Arniko
Highway close to LALUNG LA Pass on day 14.

DEPARTURE DATES (Ex Kathmandu):
14 MAY 1997   12 JUN 1997    12 JUL 1995    11 AUG 1997   17 SEP 1997
LAND COST:
4 - 6 pax = US$ 3000 per person
7 - 9 pax = US$ 2500 per person
10 + pax = US$ 2000 per person
Single Tent Supplement: US$ 250 per tent

Equipment Hire Cost:
Sleeping Bag, Duvet/Down/Goretex Jacket, Duffel Bag, Etc.,
US$ 1 per item per day (available in Kathmandu if needed)

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18-Day HOLY KAILAS TO HUMLA Camping Tour/Trek
Rigorous Overland Tour With 10 Days Of Rigorous Trekking In Tibet And Nepal

This extraordinary journey takes you to Tibet's mythical Mount Kailas and Lake Manasarovar and then through the hidden Humla valley in Nepal's westernmost Tibetan frontier. Starting from Kathmandu we travel overland west along the mighty Zangpo river and over high passes to reach Mt. Kailas. This holy mountain is revered by Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and Bonpos as the center of the universe. Once there we will make the 'kora' (holy-circuit) trek of the mountain sharing the trail with many other pilgrims that head for Kailas during the summer months. Afterwards we will camp by the banks of lake Manasarovar and then head south to cross the Tibet-Nepal border into Humla. Once over the Nara Lagna pass we get 'over the hump' and south of the main Himalayan range to trek down the Karnali river, through alpine meadows, ancient villages and forested valleys to end with a flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj in the Nepal's Terai lowland. This exclusive journey is made for travelers in search for a cultural and spiritual odyssey amidst mountain splendor.

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through the remote and wild western Tibet and Nepal, from 2,745m/9,000ft to 4,880m/16,000ft and hiking to a maximum of 5600m/18,400ft. Fully supported trek with all camping equipment, led by experienced Nepali guide. Overland travel in Tibet using Japanese four-wheel-drive jeeps backed by a truck carrying provisions and equipment. While trekking, clients carry day-pack only and walk at an easy pace, all equipment and luggage will be carried by porters/pack-animals.

ITINERARY-IN-BRIEF
Day 1:  Drive Kathmandu to Zangmu.  
Day 2:  Drive to Tingri.  
Day 3:  Drive to Sang Sang.  
Day 4:  Drive to Dongba.  
Day 5:  Drive to Maryum La.  
Day 6:  Drive to Manasarovar Lake.  
Day 7:  Drive to Darchen.  
Day 8:  Start Kailas trek to Drira Puk.  
Day 9:  Trek over Drolma La pass to Zuthul Puk.  
Day 10: End trek at Darchen. Drive to Chiu Gompa.  
Day 11: Drive to Taklakot.  
Day 12: Drive to Ser. Trek to Hilsa.  
Day 13: Trek over Nara La pass to Yari.  
Day 14: Trek to near Yamkar.  
Day 15: Trek to Chumsa Khola.  
Day 16: Trek to Toling.  
Day 17: Trek to Simikot.  
Day 18: Fly Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.
GROUP DEPARTURE (ex Kathmandu):
14 MAY 1997	12 JUN 1997	12 JUL 1995	
11 AUG 1997	17 SEP 1997
Private departures are also available upon request.
LAND COST:
4 - 6 pax = US$ 3500 per person
7- 9  pax = US$ 3000 per person
10 + pax =  US$ 2500 per person
Single Tent Supplement: US$ 180 per tent
Domestic Air Fares: 
Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu - US$ 200 per person

Equipment Hire Cost:
Sleeping Bag, Duvet/Down/Goretex Jacket, Duffel Bag, Etc.,
US$ 1 per item per day (available in Kathmandu if needed)

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TIBET TOUR COSTS INCLUDE:

Twin share hotel accommodation in clean rooms with attached hot/cold bath; breakfast; airport/hotel/airport transfers and other surface transportation as per itinerary; sightseeing tours with local English Speaking Guide; entrance to all monuments visited and Travel Permit. All trips that involve camping and trekking will include services of a Nepali Trek Guide, Sherpa Team and cook, all meals, tented accommodation and porters/pack animals to carry luggage & equipment.

EXTRAS - as applicable:

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