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A HIDDEN PLATEAU

Tibet one of those extraordinary destination where indeed adventure lurks around every corner! Adventure on the road is  never short on the beautiful Transhimalayan drive, through mountain, passes, promising a panorama of a cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere. It culminates on an arid plateau - a varitable treasure trove of architectural masterpieces -the Buddhist monasteries of Drepung, once the largest in the country The Jhokhang - a spiritual center, and the awesome palaces of the Dalai Lama - Norbulinga ( the summer palace ) and the Potala ( the traditional seat ). Ancient Barkhor Bazaar still barters the bric -- a -- brac, in a region that’s not so much a little strange as utterly surreal.

Pilgrimage to Mansarovar and the Holy Mt. Kailash US$ 2200 Mt.Kailash claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis is also one of the highest mountain in Tibet at 22,022 feet,and Lake Mansarovar at 14,950 feet is said to be the highest fresh water lake in the world. Certainly a difficult region to reach due to the variable and extreme weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa for example is approximately 2000 km. 

Only during the last few years have lots of ordinary and not so ordinary travellers, been able to experience this region. Road conditions are difficult much of the time and we have to make many preparations to ensure that we have a reasonable chance  of reaching Kailash. We need to bring our own food and camping equipment. Basic lodges and tea-houses can be found but the plateau is so remote that it is possible to travel for several days without finding food available.

To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks is to be transformed into another way of life, to see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage as shown by pilgrims around Mt.Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is to put some aspects of our western way of life into proper perspective.

We begin the tour by traveling to Kathmandu and departing by road to the Nepal/Tibet border town of Zhangmu where we collect our Transport. We travel by the SOUTHERN route and after our pilgrimage (religious or secular) we return by the same route. The day to day program is outlined as follows: 

Note: If you are interested to end your Kailash tour to Lhasa, The route will be as following: US$ 2500

Rates are available on request depending on the number of participants and duration of tour:

LHASA ADVENTURES

DISCOVER LHASA

TIBET PARADISE 

TIBETAN FANTASY Fixed Departures:

Explore to Everst Base Camp

Hotel Holiday Inn US$ 1920 Single supplement 400 / Budget Hotel US$ 1450 Single supplement 290

EXPLORE TIBET

Hotel Holiday Inn US$ 1920 Single supplement 400 / Budget Hotel US$ 1450 Single supplement 290

SIMIKOT - KAILASH - SIMIKOT Cost Per person in US$ 3000.00

LHASA - KAILASH - SIMIKOT Cost Per person in US$ 3200.00.

IMPORTANT PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Included in the Land cost:
Transport by motorcoach coach/landrover/automobile as required, and accommodation with daily breakfast using Holiday Inn/Yak while at Lhasa. Tibet for the rest of we use the best available hotels and guest houses, but these offer more basic accommodation and fewer amenities. Sightseeing Tours, Services of English speaking Local Tibetan /Chinese Guides, entrance fees to monasteries and other points of interest, Tibet permits, Kathmandu-Lhasa airfare as per itinerary and visa charges are also included.

Not included in the land cost:
Insurance, airport departure taxes, Nepalese Visa, Passport fees, immunizations, hard and soft drinks, Photographic charges in various monasteries, gratuities and items of any personal nature that have not been specifically included above.

Surcharge:
A surcharge of US$ 50.00 on Tibet visas is applicable for British, Canadian, Belgian, Cameroon, Brazilian, Irish, and French nationals. US$ 30 will be charged for urgent visa, can be obtained on Mon, Wed & Friday.

Visas and documentation:
You must be in possession of a valid passport. We obtain your visa for Tibet, and will require the following information when making your reservation: full name, date of expiry, place of issue, nationality, date of birth, sex and occupation. Two passport size photographs are also required. Additionally you must allow three full working days in Kathmandu for the visa to be fiscally stamped in your passport. A 30 day's visa for Nepal can be obtained from all Nepalese Embassies abroad or upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport in U$ 25.00.

Accessories:
We recommend you to bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable : Personal first aid kid, water purification tablets, toilet kit with toilet paper, flashlight with extra batteries, sunglasses, waterbottle, note book, pens, pencils, camera and film and extra batteries for electronic Cameras, binoculars, Duffel bag, rain gear, strong footwear, pocket knife, sewing kits, compass, altimeter, drinking cup, towel, plastic bags, dust mask, strong suncream, chapstic, and money belt.

Insurance:
We recommend you to insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalization, cancellation etc., as we accept no responsibility or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these tours.

Altitude Sickness:
The Tibetan Plateau lies over 12000 feet, most people will experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness, until their body adjust to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to couple of days, depending on the individual.

Note: We will be happy to provide package programs including Nepal with any of these Tibet packages on request.