With an average elevation of over 4,000 m, Tibet is considered to be the highest region in the world and is often called the "Roof of the World." This comes as no surprise, especially since southern Tibet is located in the Himalayas, which contains many of the world's highest summits. In addition to its incredible heights, Tibet is also one of the most isolated areas on earth, with most of the people living in elevations ranging from 1200 m to 5100 m. One of the most famous peaks found in Tibet is Mount Everest (8848 m), the highest mountain in the world.

Tibet with it's mountains is the source and dividing line of the Asian continent's major rivers, with the Brahmaputra being the most important. Many of the rivers in Tibet can be used for hydroelectricity, but this potential hasn't been developed as of yet.

Festivals of Tibet
New Year (February or March)
It is the greatest festival in Tibet. In ancient times when the peach tree was in blossom, it was considered as the starting of a new year. Since the systematization of the Tibetan calendar in 1027 A.D., the first day of the first month became fixed as the new year. On the New Year's day, families unite " auspicious dipper" is offered and the auspicious words " tashi delek" are greeted.
Saga Dawa Festival (May or June)
It is the holiest in Tibet, there memorable occasions coincide on this day, Buddha's birth and Buddha's enlightenment. Almost every person within Lhasa join in circum ambulating round the city and spend there late afternoon on picnic at " Dzongyab Lukhang" park at the foot of Potala.
Gyantse Horse Race (May or June)
Horse race and archer are generally popular in Tibet, and Gyantse enjoys prestige of being the earliest in history by starting in 1408. Contests in early times included horse race, archery, and
Shooting on gallop followed by a few days' entertainment or picnicking. Presently,ball games, track and field events, folk songs and dances, barter trade are in addition to the above.
Changtang Chachen Horse Race Festival (10 August)
As the most important festival in North Tibet during the golden season on the grassland, thousand of herdsmen throng to Nakchu riding fine horses, and carrying the local products. They form as city
Of tens south of Nakchu town. There will be thrilling horse race, archery and demonstrations of horsemanship. Songs and dance troupes from all part of Tibet will add to the fun.
Harvest Festival (September)
The farmers in Lhasa, Gyantse and Shangnan to celebrating their bumper harvest in this time. During that time, people enjoy with horse racing games, costume fashion show, songs and dance Archery and picnic etc.
Kungbu Traditional Festival (November of December)
Long long ago,when Tibet was in danger of large scale invasion, the Kongpo people sent out an army to defend their homeland.It was in September and the soldiers worried that they might miss the New Year,highland barley wine and other good things. So people had the Tibetan New Year on
1st October ahead of time. To memorize those brave soldiers Kongpo people present three sacrifices and stay up at night from then on. And now it has become the Kongpo Festival for entertainment like Kongpo dancing, horse race, archery and shooting.

Rivers and Lakes in Tibet
Tibet is full of rivers and lakes, which provides abundance of hydroelectric power and aquatic products. Bushy banks of the rivers and lakes are the homes of swans and geese .If you do not watch your step ,you might stride on their eggs .On the banks of the salt water lakes ,there are great heaps of alkali which also contains niters and borax.

The Yaluzangbu River.As long as 2,057 km, the Yaluzangbu River turns and twists like a silver dragon from the west to the east into the valleys of South Tibet.It runs through Muotuo county.After a 90-degree turn,it empties into the Indian Ocean .People could have a good time with their yak hide boats on canoes in the upper level of the River with going down to the lower level is quite exciting and challenging.

The Manasarovar Lake-A Holy Lake The lake is situated 30km southeast of Mt.Holy .It has an area of 400 square km.The Buddhists believe that the lake is the bestow from the heaven .The holy water can cure all kinds of diseases,wash people clean and get rid of people's worries.After walking around the lake and taking baths at the four bathing Gates,the pilgrims can be free from sins and can be bestow happiness.The great monk Juan Zhuang praised it " the Holy Lake in the West Heaven".

Not far from the lake stands Mt.Holy.It does not only attracts pilgrims but also many tourists from home and abroad.

Fish Store-the Yangzongyong Lake: The Yangzongyong Lake is within Langkamu county, with an area of 638 square km and a coastal line of 250 km.The deepest point is 60 meters. There is plenty of natural fodder for the fish in the lake. The lake have a fish reserve of about 300 million kg. That is why it is called "the Fish Store of Tibet". A lot of colorful ducks and geese are swimming on the surface of the lake. The coast of the lake is an ideal pasture. All these make an intoxicating quite picture.
The Namu Lake: With an area of 1940 square km,the Namu Lake is the 2nd largest salt water lake. In the lake there are 3 islands, which is an ideal habitat for all kinds of aquatic life.One of the islands is made of calcareous sandstone. It is characterized by the stone pillars,natural stone bridges and the stalactite caves. The beaches of the lake are a beautiful natural pasture. Wildlife is having a good time there.

Religion of Tibet
No other religion apart from Buddhism has been able to take root in Tibet. Only a small population of about 2,000 throughout Tibet have faith in Islam, while there is no trace of Christianity at all. The Bon, the aborigine religion of Tibet, a sect of Shamanism which chiefly worshipped idols and the Nature and practiced driving off of evil spirits, had at one time prevailed in Tibet but lost round with the penetration of Buddhism.

Thus, Buddhism can as well be said to the sole religion of Tibet, and the faith has taken so deep in root that it means almost everything to the Tibetans as already mentioned. Well-to-do families even built in their compound their private chapels of prayer-rooms. to begin with, the first Buddhist scripture printed in Sanskrit was said to have been descended from Heaven in the 5th century during the reign of 28th Tsanpo Tho-Tho-Ri Nyantsan. It was translated into Tibet, and later in the 8th century after the visit the Indian Master Padmasambhava, the spread of Buddhism got accelerated and religious sect started taking shape. In the 11th century the visit of the Bengali Master, Atisha, to Tibet greatly encouraged the study of Buddhism into Tibet and sowed the seed for Gelugpa, the greatest sect that was to come. Finally, in the 15th century, Tsongkapa, the great reformer of Tibetan Buddhism, came to Tibet from Qinghai and founded the Gelugopa sect, the Order of Excellence, and here after Buddhism went all-out spreading like a wild fire into Tibet and the absolute ruler both of the claret and the state is another decisive victory for Buddhism to rise to its paramount as the religion of the entire Tibetan nationality.

Everest Base Camp Tour from Tibet side ( Fly in Drive out)

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu To Lhasa. Upon Arrival at Gonggor Airport, Group Shall Be Meet And Transfer To Lhasa City , Stay overnight .
Day 02 / 03: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour Sightseeing Tour of the Potala & Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & the Barkhor Bazaar, stay overnight.
Day 04: Drive To Gyantse Via Lake Yamdrik Tso, Overnight.
Day 05: Visit Khumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery At Gyantse Proceed To Shigatse To Visit The Tashilunpo Monastery & The Free Market , stay overnight at Shigatse.
Day 06: Drive To Tingri overnight At Guest House.
Day 07: Drive To Rongbuk overnight  At Lodge.
Day 08: Everest Base Camp Excursion (5030m) A 2 Hrs. Trek from the Rongbuk Monastery Will Lead You the Base of the Highest Peak on Earth – The North Face or Mount Everest (8848m) or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan. Explore the Base Camp and The Later In the Afternoon to Tingri (Approx 98 Kms) overnight at Guest House.
Day 09: Drive To Nyalam overnightAt Hotel.
Day 10: Drive To Downhill To Zhangmu and Friendship Bridge Where Transportation A Waits For The Groups Final Journey To Kathmandu

Fix departure Overland Tibet Tour ( Drive in fly Out)

Day 01 Kathmandu - Nyalam (3600m) -154kms
Departure at 05.30 from Kathmandu, after and approx. 6 hours drive.We reach Kodari (Nepal-China Border). Further half hour drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities check drive to Nyalam. Overnight .
Day 02 Nyalam- Lhatse (3950m) 370km
From Nyalam road follows the Bhotekoshi river in a deep valley with plenty of waterfalls. After 1-5 hrs. Drive brings us to Nylam Pass (3800m) with the Jugal Himal in view. A continued drive via Lalungla (5050m) will bring us in view of Mt. Langtang (7245m), Mt. Xixapangma (8013m) and Mt. Dorge Lakpa (6980m), Mt. Makalu (8464m) Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), and Mt.Cho O Oyu (8201m). Overnight .
Day 03 Lhatse-Xigatse (3900m)
Lhatze is 03hr away over a 5220m pass near the petrol station, there is a small restaurant where tea snacks available. Depending upon the road conditions, Shakya Monastery, which is 26 km. Off from the main road will be visited. Shakya is one of he oldest and most important monastery. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo Monastry the seat of Panchen Lama his death in 1989 with its huge thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. Overnight .
Day 04 Xigatse- Gyantse (3950m) 90km.
After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the bazaar of Xigatse, drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hr. this is small bustling town, steeped in the history. It lies 264km south west of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyalun Chu River. In the 15th century it served as the capital of the small kingdom. Visit Kumbun Chorten and Phaklakor Monastery, which was, built around 1400 ad it later, became the main Centre for trade with British India. Overnight .
Day 05 Gyantse- Lhasa (5010m) -260km
08-hr drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karola Pass (4794m). The Karola climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m) while driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kampala, Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight l.
Day 06 & 07 Lhasa sightseeing
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Place, The Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight .
Day 08 Lhasa to Kathmandu flight
Transfer to airport 02hr.drive Representative will assist you. Departure of flight to Katmandu would be approx 10.00 hour. China Standard Time and arriving Katmandu at 09hr.

Everest Base Camp Tour from Tibet side (Fly in Drive out)

Day 01 Kathmandu - Nyalam (3600m) -154kms
Departure at 05.30 from Katmandu, after and approx. 6 hours drive. We reach Kodari (Nepal-China Border). Further half hour drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu, where after completion of immigration formalities check drive to Nyalam. Overnight.
Day 02: Drive To Rongbuk O/N At Lodge
Day 03: Everest Base Camp Excursion (5030m) A 2 Hrs. Trek from the Rongbuk Monastery Will Lead You the Base of the Highest Peak on Earth – The North Face or Mount Everest (8848m) or Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan. Explore the Base Camp and The Later In the Afternoon to Tingri (Approx 98 Kms) O/N at Guest House.
Day 04 Tingri-Xigatse (3900m)
Depending upon the road conditions, Shakya Monastery, which is 26 km. Off from the main road will be visited. Shakya is one of he oldest and most important monastery. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo Monastry the seat of Panchen Lama his death in 1989 with its huge thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. Overnight .
Day 05 Xigatse- Gyantse (3950m) 90km.
After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the bazaar of Xigatse, drive to Gyantse, which is 02 hr. this is small bustling town, steeped in the history. It lies 264km south west of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyalun Chu River. In the 15th century it served as the capital of the small kingdom. Visit Kumbun Chorten and Phaklakor Monastery, which was, built around 1400 ad it later, became the main Centre for trade with British India. Overnight.
Day 06 Gyantse- Lhasa (5010m) -260km
08-hr drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karola Pass (4794m). The Karola climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khangsa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m) while driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kampala, Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. Overnight l.
Day 07 &08Lhasa sightseeing
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Place, The Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor market Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight .
Day 09 Lhasa to Chendu flight
Transfer to airport 02hr.drive Representative will assist you. Departure of flight to chendu

Tibet tour (Sichuan-Tibet via north route for15 Days)
Tour Type: Customized Tour
Duration: 15 days

ABC info about Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
As the capital city of Sichuan, Chengdu is a city with many faces. On the one hand this is an incredibly modern and vibrant place. Beijing has a relatively relaxed attitude towards this city and as such, Chengdu has blossomed in terms of affluence and investment. The traditional industries of gold, silver, silk and lacquer ware have helped to make this city one of the most important centers of commerce in the country. Today, skyscrapers dominate the skyline and Japanese cars and western goods are hugely popular and widely available.

This modernization has no doubt been helped by the important role that Chengdu plays in terms of education and culture in China. Once one of the most important printing centers in the country, Chengdu has a long history as a destination for learned poets and artists to gather and seek inspiration. The great poet Du Fu, made his home here and today there are 14 colleges and an impressive university situated in the city.

Nestled amongst this affluence and development is another side to Chengdu. Traditional wooden Chinese architecture that once dominated this city can still be found in the outskirts although it is fast disappearing. What does still exist here however in abundance, is a great street life. Markets and street hawkers fill the streets dealing in everything you could possibly imagine, from snakes and snails to fortunes and foot scrubs.

Many travelers here are simply killing time or passing through en route to Tibet. This is however, a very pleasant city to do just this: feast on some great food and soak up some of the mellow atmosphere in one of the thousands of tea houses dotted about the city.

Day to day arrangements for this customized tour:
Day01: Arrival in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan province, the home town of Panda. Picked up by the local guide at airport or train station and transferred to hotel.

Day 02: Dufu Sward, Zoo, Wuhou Memorial Temple(Wuhou Shrine)
Wuhou might be translated as "minister or war".That was the title given to ZhugeLiang, a famous military strategist of the tree Kingdoms period (AD220-280) immortalised in one of the classics of Chinese literature, the tale of the Three Kingdoms.the shrine situated in the southern suburb of Chengdu.the Romance of the Three Kingdoms carries out the stories about ZhugeLiang. Reading these stories even in English translation is a great enjoyment.

Day 03: Chengdu - Wolong - Danba
In the morning we will leave for Danba. We'll cross the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve, where there are about 50 giant pandas bred in a semi-natural environment. After lunch at Wolong, we cross the foggy Balang Mountain (4,523 meters) and pass by the Siguniang Shan Mountain (four-girls mountain, highest peak 6250 m), late in the afternoon we reach Danba (1900 meters).

Day 04: Danba - Bamei
The local people are called Jiarong (Gyarong) Tibetans. Danba has long been acclaimed as the Kingdom of Thousands of Ancient Blockhouses. Visit the ancient block towers in Suopo. In the afternoon drive to Bamei. Pass by Donggu Scenery Spot (the Natural Bonsai Valley), which is situated at the Donggu Village 21 kilometers to the southwest of Danba County. In the valley, the clear Yak River flows through and numerous varieties of plants are well preserved and the lush and damp forests make it hard to view the sky. Many lakes and hot-water pools at the bottom of the valley create a world of steam.Reach Bamei in the late afternoon.

Day 05: Bamei - Kasa Lake - Garze
Drive to Garze, the real cultural and religious center for the Tibetans living in Sichuan. In Tibetan "Garze" means "white and beauty", named after the famous temple in the county. On the way have a rest by the Kasa Lake. Upon arrival, visit Garze monastery of yellow sect (Gelug).

Day 06: Garze - Yilhun Lhatso - Dege
In the morning pass by Manigango to visit Xinlu Hai Lake (Yilhun Lhatso). Located at the foot of Chola Mountain in Dege County, Xinlu Hai Lake Scenic Spot is 98 kilometers from Garze County and 100 kilometers from Dege County. In the afternoon we visit the Dege Printing House which has always been well reputed as the "Cultural Treasury at the Foot of the Snow Mountain." As the national leading protected entity of cultural relics, it is the biggest printing house in Tibetan area.

Day 07: Dege - Chamdo
Drive across the Jinsha River (upper reaches of Yangtze) Bridge connecting Sichuan and Tibet heading for Chamdo. We will cross over no less than four passes: Khargang La (4,352 m), Lashi La (4,450 m), Jape La (4,680 m), and Tama La (4,511 m), with clutters of prayer flags waving in the wind on the peaks and friendly nomads waving at us from the grasslands. Straddling the Mekong river, Chamdo (3200 m) was the former capital of Kham in East-Tibetan area and has a rich history as one of the earliest centers of the Tibetan plateau and home of Kalden Jampaling.
Day 08: Chamdo - Riwoche Jeep 105 km. In the morning visit Galden Jampaling monastery. In the afternoon drive over the Zholpel La pass (4688 m) to Riwoche (3810 m).

Day 09: Riwoche - Dengchen Jeep 185 km
Drive on very bad road to Dengchen. Dengchen is the center of the Boen-Religion, which is a primitive religion based on ancient witchcraft and the worship to god and ghost, and was spread through the whole Tibet before the Buddhism was introduced into Tibetan area. Here visit two monasteries: Tengchen and Ritro Lhakhang

Day 10: Dengchen - Bachen - Sok Dzong Jeep 255 km
After master Tsuri La Pass (4200 m) and Shel La Pass (4750 m) we arrive at Bachen, the "big Yak hair tents". Continue to drive 30 km we reach Sok Dzong.

Day 11: Sok Dzong ¨C Naqu Jeep 230 km
Drive to the Sok Tsanden Zhol village, and visit the monastery of Nyimpa sect - Sok Tsanden Gompa. After that cross over two passes and reach the city of Shakchuka. Still just 100 km and two other passes have to be mastered before arrive at the today's destination Naqu. The northern route of Sichuan - Tibet Highway (Chengdu - Lhasa) and the Qinghai-Tibet Highway (Golmud - Lhasa) meet in Naqu.

Day 12: Nakchu - Namtso Lake - Lhasa Jeep 480 km
Drive on the vast Qiangtang Grassland for Nam Tso. Cross the 5,150 m Lhachen La Pass and reach the Namtso or Tengri Nor along the newly paved way and set up camp at Tashi Dorie peninsula. It is said the holy lake and the holy mountain Nyenchentangla are a couple of lovers, who altogether guard the vast pasture and cattle. In the afternoon drive to Lhasa (3650 m), capital of Tibet Autonomous Region

Day 13: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor street
The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels
In the afternoon, we will visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Everyday, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple. The temple is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Then we will visit Barkhor, the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet

Day 14: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastey
About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day's sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.

Drepung is one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera. Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The 'Buddhism Scriptures Debating' in Sera is very famous.

Day 15: out of Tibet by air or train to China side, or flight to KTM, Nepal
Your private guide and the car with driver will see you off to the airport or train station. Your Tour ends.

10 Nights 11 Days Everest Base Camp Tour from Tibet

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to the Gonggar airport of Lhasa, evening free
Day 02: AM visit Yumbulakhang Palace & Trandduk temple, PM visit the Ancient Tibetan King’s Tombs in Chongye valley, o/n in Tsetang
Day 03: Drive to Lhasa and visit Samye Monastery en route, o/n in Lhasa
Day 04: AM visit Potala Palace, PM visit Sera Monastery and Norbulinka
Day 05: AM visit Drepung Monastery, PM visit Jorkhang Temple & Barkhor street
Day 06: Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake, o/n in Gyantse
Day 07: Visit Pelku Chode & Kumbum Monastery in Gyantse, after lunch drive to Shigatse, o/n in Shigatse.
Day 08: AM visit Tashilunbo Monastery, PM drive to Xegar and visit Sakya Monastery en route, o/n in Xegar
Day 09: Drive from Xegar to Dza Rongbuk Monastery, excursion from Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp I by local carriage, and return. o/n at Rongbuk
Day 10: Excursion around Rongbuk and Everest region, same day drive directly to Nyalam, o/n in Nyalam
Day 11: Drive to Zhangmu border, go through the Zhangmu China Custom formalities, drive down to Friendship bridge, exit to Nepal, tour ends

  Kailash tour/Kailash Manasarovar Tour from Simikot

The route leads through a magnificent mountain area, past villages of the Thakuri, along rivers and across the Nara Lagna Pass. From the 4580m high pass you can see the vast Tibetan plateau. You will hike to the Nepali/Tibetan border till the village of Sherpa on the Tibetan side, where a vehicle will pick you up and drive to Taklakot. Geographically you are directly south of Kailash, which Hindus and Buddhists view as the "center of the world". On your way to the holy mountain you will wander along the western shore of Lake Mansarowar and camp. "There are countless beautiful landscapes in the Himalayas, in the Trns-Himalya and in ther ares of high Asia, Yet the view from Gosul Gompa cross the lake and the surrounding mountains surpasses everything I have seen", wrote Sven Hedin in "Transhimalaya" (1909).

The mighty rock dome of Kailash comes closer. Together with pilgrims from far and wide you follow the trail (Parikrama) across the Dolma La (5600m), which is adorned with countless prayer flags. It takes three days to circumambulate the snow-covered cupola of the 6714m tall mountain. In Tibetan tradition you will conclude this pilgrimage in Tirthapuri - which is one of the most important pilgrim destinations along with Kailash and Lake Mansarowar.

Almost surreal appears the canyon-like valley of the Sutlej. Imbedded lie the ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the former kingdom of Guge. After visiting the 900 year-old site our drive through the canyon of the Sutlej starts long the north route to Lhasa. The light and shadows of the summer clouds make for a magical atmosphere, dip the barren vastness in tinges of pastel green, yellow deep blue and violet. En route, we visit two of the most sacred temples of Tibet: Tshilunpo in Shigatse and Kumbum in Gyantse. In Lhasa, the spiritual and secular center Tibet's, visited by many pilgrims from allover the country,

Simikot To Kailash Manasarovar

The route leads through a magnificent mountain area, past villages of the Thakuri, along rivers and across the Nara Lagna Pass. From the 4580m high pass you can see the vast Tibetan plateau. You will hike to the Nepali/Tibetan border till the village of Sherpa on the Tibetan side, where a vehicle will pick you up and drive to Taklakot. Geographically you are directly south of Kailash, which Hindus and Buddhists view as the "center of the world". On your way to the holy mountain you will wander along the western shore of Lake Mansarowar and camp. "There are countless beautiful landscapes in the Himalayas, in the Trns-Himalya and in ther ares of high Asia, Yet the view from Gosul Gompa cross the lake and the surrounding mountains surpasses everything I have seen", wrote Sven Hedin in "Transhimalaya" (1909).
The mighty rock dome of Kailash comes closer. Together with pilgrims from far and wide you follow the trail (Parikrama) across the Dolma La (5600m), which is adorned with countless prayer flags. It takes three days to circumambulate the snow-covered cupola of the 6714m tall mountain. In Tibetan tradition you will conclude this pilgrimage in Tirthapuri - which is one of the most important pilgrim destinations along with Kailash and Lake Mansarowar.
Almost surreal appears the canyon-like valley of the Sutlej. Imbedded lie the ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the former kingdom of Guge. After visiting the 900 year-old site our drive through the canyon of the Sutlej starts long the north route to Lhasa. The light and shadows of the summer clouds make for a magical atmosphere, dip the barren vastness in tinges of pastel green, yellow deep blue and violet. En route, we visit two of the most sacred temples of Tibet: Tshilunpo in Shigatse and Kumbum in Gyantse. In Lhasa, the spiritual and secular center Tibet's, visited by many pilgrims from allover the country, we will have two days at our disposal.

Itinerary
Day - 01: Arrive in kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day - 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day - 03: Fly to Nepalgunj One night hotel.
Day - 04: Fly to Simikot (2856m) trek to Darapari (2400m)
Day - 05: Trek to Danda Kermi (2550m)
Day - 06: Trek to Yalbang Gompa (2900m)
Day - 07: Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m)
Day - 08: Trek to Thado Dunga (3800m)
Day - 09: Trek over Nara La Pass (4325 m) camp at Hilsa (3500m)
Day - 10: Trek half an hour to Sher drive to Manasarovar Lake. (4440m)
Day - 11: Morning at Lake afternoon drive to Darchen (4500m)
Day - 12: Trek to Dira Phuk gomba (4800m)
Day - 13: Trek over Dolma La pass [5630m] camp at Khando Shang Lham (4900m)
Day - 14: Trek to Darchen (4500m)
Day - 15: Drive to Tirthapuri (4250m)
Day - 16: Drive to Tholing (3800m)
Day - 17: Drive to Ruins of Guge Kingdom & lost city of Tsaparang back to Tholing.
Day - 18 :Drive to Misar Chhu (4350m)
Day - 19: Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4440m)
Day - 20: Explore Manasarovar Lake & Chiu Monastery.
Day - 21: Drive to Paryang (4400m)
Day - 22: Drive to Saga (4300m)
Day - 23: Drive to Nyalam (3600m)
Day - 24: Drive to Kathmandu (1300m)

Kailash Manasarovar with Lhasa tour from Kathmandu Nepal
Introduction
Mt. Kailash, 6,740 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet It has the unique distinction of being the most venerated yet least visited of the world's major holy places. The mountain is the supremely sacred site of four religions and billions of people. Because of its remote location in far western Tibet however, the mountain is visited by no more than a few thousand pilgrims each year. There are no trains nor planes going to the region, and by land there are only three, long and difficult, routes. Even today, with rugged over-land vehicles the journey takes weeks, and you must carry all your gasoline and supplies for the entire journey.

Hindu
Hindus believe Mt.Kailash to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Among the Hindus, Shiva is a character of apparent contradictions. He ,at once the Lord of Yoga and therefore the ultimate enunciate ascetic, yet he is also the divine master of Tantra, the esoteric science that regards sexual union as the most perfect path to spiritual enlightenment. According to legend, immortal Shiva lives atop Kailash where he spends his time practicing yogic austerities, making joyous love with his divine consort, Parvati, and smoking ganja, the sacred herb known in the west as marijuana, Hindus do not interpret Shiva's behaviors as contradictory however, but rather see in him a deity who has wisely integrated the extremes of human nature and thus transcended attachment to any particular, and limited, way of being. For a Hindu, to make the arduous pilgrimage to Kailash and have the darshan (divine view) of Shiva's abode is to attain release from the clutches of ignorance and delusion.

Hindu Pilgrims to Mt. Kailash
Given its widespread reverence as a sacred site, pilgrims from Nepal, India and Tibet have been making the strenuous journey to Kailash for more than two centuries. With almost no infrastructure in the region, pilgrims need to bring their own transportation and all food and supplies needed for the rugged journey. In addition, the pilgrimage is quite expensive.

The primary purpose of one's pilgrimage to the Kailash region is the ritual circumambulation of the sacred mountain. This undertaking is called parikrama in Sanskrit or kora in Tibetan. Hindus and Buddhists travel in a clockwise direction, while the Bon-po travel counter-clockwise. The traditional parikrama route is 52 km long and can be done comfortably in three days. Some extreme enthusiasts, however, perform prostrations for the entire journey, meaning they travel the route on their hands and knees. This slow and painful rite takes between fifteen and twenty days.

On your journey,you will encounters multiple holy peaks: Ravana Parvat, Hanuman Parvat, Padmasambhava, Manjusri, Vajradhara, Avalokiteswara, Jambeyang, Shavari, and Norseng. One continues through Dhira Puk, Shivasthal, and eventually to Dolma, which, at 18,783 feet (5725 meters) is the highest point on the voyage. This pass is said to belong to Deviparvat and is spiritually very significant

Kailash Mansarovar tour  18 days
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing / Overnight .
Day 03 : Kathmandu sightseeing . Overnight .
Day 04 : Drive to Nyalam. Overnight .
Day 05 : Drive to Lhatze. Overnight .
Day 06 : Drive to Saga. Overnight .
Day 07 : Drive to Paryang. Overnight .
Day 08 : Drive to Mayulma. Overnight .
Day 09 : Drive to Darchen. Overnight .
Day 10: PARIKRAMA / KORA. Trek to Diraphuk. Overnight.
Day 11 : PARIKRAMA / KORA. Trek to Zutrulphuk. Overnight.
Day 12 : PARIKRAMA / KORA. Trek to Darchen & drive to Mansarovar. Overnight .
Day 13 : Free day in Mansarover. Overnight .
Day 14 : Drive to Paryang. Overnight .
Day 15 : Drive to Saga. Overnight.
Day 16 : Drive to Nyalam. Overnight .
Day 17 : Drive to Kathmandu. Overnight.
Day 18 : Departure.

Trekking in Tibet/Tibet Trekking/Tibet Trekking Operator in Nepal

Tibet is probably the only destination among the Himalayas that's not as known for its adventure circuits as the rest are. But do not underestimate this destinations as just another trans-Himalayan area of the Himalayas. There's much more to Tibet than Buddhism, monasteries and cold desert-like weather.

Climate & Trekking Season In Tibet
Tibet's high altitude and the atmosphere allow the sun's solar radiation to strike the earth with unusual intensity. To protect your eyes and skin, you'd better to bring the sunscreen, which with a sun protection factor of 15 and sunglasses are also useful. And lip creams and balms are also sold with SPF ratings, zinc, oxide creams provide 100% block out. Generally from April to October is the best season for opting a Tibet tour. But it really depends on your route and a normal winter Tibet tour schedule is quite comfortable, because in winter, the tourist rush is not much and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery freely.

Major Trekking Regions In Tibet

Everest Region:
Usually Everest is more known as a part of Nepal and trekkers have explored numeorus trek routes towards this world's highest peak from Nepalese Himalayas. Still, if you like trekking in the unexplored zones then opt the routes to the Everest range from the Tibetan Himalayas side. One Everest trek tour option from Tibet is from Kathmandu drive across beautiful Nepalese countryside to the Chinese boarder town of Zangmu before negotiating the road up through the deep gorges of Sunkoshi River to Tingri. Trek past the ancient village of Tingri to the base camp from where one can see the magnificent and huge dimensions of Mt. Everest.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra:
For well over a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed Kailash Mansarovar to pay homage to the mountain’s mystery, circumambulating it is a ancient ritual of devotion that continues to this day. People have been visiting Kailash - Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major passes of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead to Kailash - Mansarovar. The important ones in the Kumaon region are Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura, Lowe Dhura, Unta Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingri. Under the administration of the Indian ministry of external affairs and with the cooperation of the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has been conducting trips to Kailash - Mansarovar through the Lipulekh pass.

Namchag Barwa Trek:
Namchag Barwa is an excellent short trek for nature lovers and amateur botanists. It includes the delightful Nyima La and the lushly forested Rong Valley. The route begins in Pei, a small village that is also the staging post of treks to the great bend of the Tsangpo via Pelma Kochung and to Metog. Here a ferry crosses to Timpe on the north bank of the river, site of a revered Guru Rinpoche cave and monastery.

A splendid trail leads north to the Nyima La through some of the finest virgin forests and flower gardens in southeastern Tibet. The idyllic walk passes a nomad camp and groves of flowering rhododendrons along the way. Many plant species abound on the open moorlands near the pass. From the pass there are tremendous views of the Assam Himalayas, including nearby Gyala Pelri and Namche Barwa. On the far side of the Nyima La is the Rong Valley, a heavily forested scenic valley that is luxuriantly carpeted with primulas and violet irises from May to July. The best time for this trek is from May to October.

Trekking Permits In Tibet
There are two requirements for foreign tourists tour in Tibet. One is the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your place. Another is the Alien' Travel Permit, which issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. There are no independent trek tours allowed in Tibet. You should join an organized group or have the local travel operator arrange a trek tour for you.

High Altitude Sickness
High Altitude Sickness could happen to any guest in high altitude. The effect of HAS usually remains 2 days till the body acclimatizes. Headache, nausea, vomiting and short breath are the common symptoms. To avoid HAS take garlic soup, more water frequently.

11 DAYS GYAMA TREK (Central Tibet)/Gyama Trekking
Day 01 : Fly To Gongar.Transfer to Lhasa,Check in to Hotel.
Day 02 : AM: Guided tour of Potala,the Winter Palace of Dalai Lama. PM: Guided tour of Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market.
Day 03 : AM: Guided tour of Drepung, biggest Monastic University of Tibet. PM: Guided tour of Norbulinka, the Summer Palace & Sera Gompa.
Day 04 : Drive to Gyama, enroute visit Ganden Monastery Over Night Camp.
Day 05 : Arrange the Yaks and trek to Thocha Over Night Camp.
Day 06 : Trek over the Tsepla Pass. Over Night Camp.
Day 07 : Trek to Yarmalung, the (Retreat Centre) Over Night Camp.
Day 08 : Trek to Samye and Visit the Monastery Over Night at Guest House.
Day 09 : Drive to Tsedang via Mindroling Monastery Over Night at Tsedang.
Day 10 : Explore the Yarlung Valley,Yumbulakhang the first Castle built for Tibetan King and
Trandruk Temple.
Day 11 : After Breakfast transfer to Airport to connect flight to Chengdu/Kathmandu

20 DAYS EVERST BASE CAMP TREK (Kangshung Valley Trekking)
The trek from Kharta to Khangsung, the eastern face of Mt. Everest, is one of the most gorgeous in the world. It takes 6 days for a round trip. The entire region from Kharta to the Kama Valley. extending to Arun valley in Nepal, is part of bless land of Guru Rinpoche known as "Belyul Khebalung" or the hidden valley. The region has holy lakes, mountain and the sacred "Kharta Thechu" the long-life water spring.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Gongar-Transfer to Lhasa
Day 02 : Guided tour of Potala Palace/Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
Day 03 : Guided tour of Norbulinka,Drepung and Sera Monastery
Day 04 : Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake Over Night Hotel
Day 05 : Drive to Shegate Via Shalu Monastery.Over Night Hotel
Day 06 : Drive to Tingri Via Sakya Monastery.Over Night Hotel
Day 07 : Drive to Khata arrange the Yaks and Herder.Over Night Camp
Day 08 : Trek from Khata to Dhamphu.Over Night Camp
Day 09 : Trek from Dhamphu to Sheopla Joksom.Over Night Camp
Day 10 : Trek from Sheopla Joksom.to Damshung Over Night Camp
Day 11 : Trek from Damshung to Pethang Ringmo. Over Night Camp
Day 12 : Trek form Pethang Ringmo to Kangshung glacier Over Night Camp
Day 13 : Leisure at Kangshung Valley Over Night Camp
Day 14 : Trek from Kangshung to Pethang Ringino Over Night Camp
Day 15 : Trek from Pethang Ringmo to Langma La Over Night Camp
Day 16 : Trek from Langmalato Khata Valley Over Night Camp.
Day 17 : Drive from Khata to Rongbuk Over Night camp
Day 18 : Drive from Rongbuk to Tingri Over Night Camp
Day 19 : Drive from Tingri to Nyalum Over Night Guest House
Day 20 : Drive from Nyalum to friendship and transfer to Kathmandu

34 DAYS TREKKING-SIGHTSEEING-SAFARI IN TIBET
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 : Obtain Tibet visa
Day 03 : Kathmandu - Lhasa flight. Hotel Doodh Gu - B&B
Day 04 : Lhasa-Gombu Gyaimda - Toyota Land Cruiser ( Full Board ) o/n guesthouse
Day 05 : Gombu Gyaimda-Draksum Lake - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n guesthouse
Day 06 : Draksum Lake - Nyinzhe - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n guesthouse
Day 07 : Nyinzhe-Bome - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n guesthouse
Day 08 : Bome-Basu - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n guesthouse
Day 09 : Basu-Chamdo - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n guesthouse
Day 10 : Chamdo-Chamgda - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)o/n guesthouse
Day 11 : Chamgda-Derge - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)o/n guesthouse
Day 12 : Derge - Shilin - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)o/n guesthouse
Day 13 : Shilin - Yushu - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)o/n Yushu hotel
Day 14 : Yushu take a rest for a whole day o/n Yushu hotel
Day 15 : Yushu - Zhadu - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)o/n guesthouse
Day 16 : Zhadu/danrong/moyun - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) camping
Day 17 : Moyun easternward camping en route (FB)
Day 18 : Trek to ganasongduo , camping en route (FB)
Day 19 : Ganasongduo camping en route
Day 20 : Trek to zhaxiqiwa lake camping en route (FB)
Day 21 : Zhaxiqiwa lake /camping site (FB) camping
Day 22 : Camping site/yeyongsongduo ¨C camping (FB)
Day 23 : Yeyongsongduo /zharinagen camping (FB)
Day 24 : Zharinagen /gongzemuzha/ zharinagen camping(FB)
Day 25-27 : same way back to moyun camping (FB)
Day 28 : moyun/zhaduo Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n zhaduo guesthouse
Day 29 : Zhadu - Yushu - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n yushu hotel
Day 30 : sightseeing Yushu ,visit Jigu monastery & princess temple - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB)
Day 31 : Yushu/mador(the first city along the yellow river o/n guesthouse
Day 32 : Mardo - Kokonor Lake - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) o/n lake lodge
Day 33 : Kokonor Lake - Kumbum Shining - Toyota Land Cruiser (FB) shining chenlin hotel
Day 34 : Kumbum Shining - Beijing - (Flight) HB