TIBET: LHASA - EVEREST- KAILASH The great overland tour from Lhasa to the Mt. Kailash across southern Tibet is one of the most outstanding travels we offer. Starting with a flight to Lhasa over the mighty Himalayas, the first lapse explores the central Tibet. Lhasa, the once forbidden city blends today a mixture of chinese and tibetan influences. Still the many monasteries and palaces are important reference for the buddhist population. The travel goes on through stunning landscapes passing Gyantse and Shigatse, important cities with rich cultural heritage. Therafter you enter the high Himalaya wher the North Face of Everest dominates the landscape over the Rongphu valley. It's really outstanding to be there. Well acclimatized the journey heads towards Ngari along the Himalayan range to the Barkha plains with the Manosarawar lake and the holy Mt. Kailash (6714 m). The following Parikrama or pilgrimage trek around this very special mountain is highly rewarding, but also demanding while crossing the Drolma La pass. Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bon-pos revere this mountain and its meritorious circumbulation, is their most cherished aim in life. You return finally towards Nepal, passing more high passes with stunning views before literally descending into the southern slopes of the Himalaya to reach again Kathmandu, wher this extraordinary tour ends. TYPE OF TRAVEL: Cultural and Natural HIGHLIGHTS: The great Kailash Kora , Thirtapuri, DURATION :21 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, Tibetian guide for the Tibet SUITABLE FOR : All MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5640  meters (Drolma La pass) TYPE OF SERVICES: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD :Jun to October PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY DAY 01 Arrival in Kathmandu DAY 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing.  DAY 03 Kathmandu – Lhasa and sightseeing DAY 04 Lhasa sightseeing . DAY 05 Lhasa sightseeing. DAY 06 Drive Lhasa - Gyantse. DAY 07 Drive Gyantse - Shigatse. DAY 08 Shigatse – Sakya - Shegar. DAY 09 Shegar – Rongphu (Everest Base Camp).  DAY 10 Rongphu – Jonkha Dzong. DAY 11 Jonkha Dzong - Paryang. DAY 12 Paryang – Hor Chu. DAY 13 Hor Chu - Tarboche – Trek zur Chukku Gompa. DAY 14 Chukku Gompa - Dira Puk Gompa. DAY 15 Dira Puk Gompa - Zutulpuk Gompa. DAY 16 Zutulpuk Gompa – Darchen –  Chiu Gompa. DAY 17 Chiu Gompa – Paryang. DAY 18 Paryang – Paiku Tso. DAY 19 Paiku Tso - Pengyeling. DAY 20 Drive Pengyeling – Kathmandu. DAY 21 Kathmandu. Depart or extend the tour QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 3719  2991  3171   3300   2918 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent. SERVICES  INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the map NIGHTS - In the hotel 3 / 4 star hotel in Kathmandu - In hotel 3/4 star in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse - In hotel 2 star in Shegar - In hotel /guest house in Rongphu - In Tended camp other place in tibet MEALS - Meals as indicated in the itinerary detailed - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides -English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - Tibetan English speaking guide for the visits mentioned in Tibet VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Obtaining permits for Tibet (price not included) - Revenue for the visits shown on the map GENERALLY - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - 1 x Kathmandu - Gonggar (Lhasa) with baggage allowance 20 kg / 7 kg hand - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Fee for permission to enter Tibet (see download) - Meals not indicated, drinks (except during breakfast) - Permission to photograph and film (if required) - Tips and Personal expenses - Insurance policy suitable to the type of trip - Accommodation and extra services due to force majeure - Air conditioning in cars, on request (from May to September) - Anything not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR   NEPAL Struttur Cat. Kathmandu Royal Singi / Vaishali / Grand 3*S/4*   TIBET Struttura Cat. Lhasa Hotel Shambala 3* Gyantse Hotel Gyantse 3* Shigatse Hotel Shigatse 4* Shegar Hotel Chomolongma 2* Rongbuk Best New Guesthouse -* other place Camp tended -* ADVISE This tour leads in high altitude regions and it is recommended that you check with your phisician before starting your travel to Tibet. We reccomend to insure your travel for all possible risks to avoid high costs for medical, accident, cancellation, theft and other possible expenses which might occour.     If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.