Few places equal Tibet for pure magic and mystery. Tibet's long forbidden capital, Lhasa, is now within reach. We will witness the resurgence of the ancient Tibetan Buddhist religion in modern-day Tibet as we observe pilgrims praying and circling the holiest shrines in complete devotion. Discover the distinctive culture of Tibet with us.

MT. KAILASH - 14 DAYS

In the far west of Tibet is Mt Kailash, the most sacred mountain in Asia, which is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and the ancient Bon religion of Tibet. From it flow four great rivers - the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra - which drain the vast Tibetan Plateau. It is an important site for Tibetan and Indian pilgrims who make a 53km circuit, or kora, of the mountain. This circumambulation,
clockwise for Buddhists and Hindus and anti-clockwise for Bon followers, is said to erase the sins of a lifetime. The mountain itself is 6714m high and with its four sheer walls and snow capped peak is an awe-inspiring sight.

Only 30km from Mt Kailash is another important pilgrimage site, the beautiful and serene Lake Mansarovar. According to mythology it was formed in the mind of Brahma, and Indian and Tibetan pilgrims can also be seen circumambulating this lake, a distance of 90km. On this trip, we drive from Kathmandu to the Tibetan border at Zhangmu. We then drive across the wide open spaces of the Tibetan Plateau to Lake Mansarovar, before completing a kora around Mt Kailash. From there we retrace our route to Kathmandu, enjoying once again the arid beauty of
the vast plains. This is truly the trip of a lifetime with its stunning scenery and cultural highlights.

DAY 01 DRIVE TO NYALAM (3750m)
DAY 02 DRIVE TO PEIKU-TSO
DAY 03 DRIVE TO ZHONGBA
DAY 04 DRIVE TO BELOW MAYUN- LA
DAY 05 DRIVE TO MANASAROVAR (4560m)
DAY 06 AT MANASAROVAR
DAY 07 DRIVE TO TARBOCHE (4750m)
DAY 08 TREK TO DIRA-PUK
DAY 09 TREK TO ZUTUL-PUK (4790m)
DAY 10 TREK TO DARCHEN (4560m)
DAY 11 DRIVE TO PARYANG (4750m)
DAY 12 DRIVE TO SAGA (4600m)
DAY 13 DRIVE TO NYALAM (3750m)
DAY 14 DRIVE TO KATHMANDU (1400m)

 

Mt. Kailash / Lake Manasarovar Trek Nepal/ Tibet (25 days)
In May 1993 the government of Nepal and China reached an accord that allowed the first treks across the border between the two countries. It used to be a route for Nepalese Pilgrims while foreign trekkers were never allowed to trek form Nepal to Tibet. The journey takes you to Humla, Nepal’s most remote district, which is culturally and scenically rewarding. The ethnic groups in Humla consist of mostly Thakuris, Chettris and Bhotias.

A 50 minutes flight from Nepalgunj takes you to Simikot (2910m.) the district head quarters and starting point of your trek. The trek passes through Nara La, a pass at (4580m.), then to Hillsa (3720m.), the border town between China and Nepal. From a nearby Tibetan salt trading post at 3680m., you will catch a jeep to take a 2 hrs drive to Taklakot (3920m.) via Kojarnath. From Taklakot a 3hrs hour drive via Gurla La, a pass (4560m.), at the base of Mt. Kailash, which is the most sacred mountain in Asia . to Hindus Kailash is the abode of lord Shiva and lake Manasarovar is the soul of Brahma. Form Darchan the 4 days Mt. Kailash circuit begins, passing through Dolma La a pass at 5630m., the highest point of the trek. The return back journey to Simikot is the same way back drive to Taklakot and a then 7 days trek to Simikot via Nara Lara La, Yari Tumkot, Yarbang, Kermi and Tuling from your flight to Nepalgunj form Simikot.