Photo ! LOW COST | TOUR| TIBET  KAILASH – THE SHORT WAY BASE INFORMATION DURATION: 15 days from arrival to departure Kathmandu TOUR TYPE : Trekking culture and adventure HIGHLIGHTS : Great views Himalayas, cultural travel and adventure in Trek over Drolma La pass 5600 m, the trek around Kailash. GUIDE/S  : english speeking tibetian TECHNICAL DIFFICOULTIES : moderato HIGHEST POINT : 5660 meters (step Drolma La) SUITABLE FOR: A walkers with good spirit of adaptation PERSONALIZZAZIONE : prima e dopo il tour descritto GROUP DEPARTURES  : go to group departures BRIEF TOUR DESCRIPTION The dream of reaching Kailash is part of every traveler in Asia sooner or later. But not everyone has a lot of time. This tour is focused on the traditional pilgrimage to Kailash (6714 m) considering limited time available. Following the normal route of travel, but suited to the limited time, follows the traditional "Kora" around the great mountain. Passing the Himalayan mountain passes to reach the Tibetan plateau, follow the path along the south of Tibet Himalayas to reach the sacred lakes of Rupa and Manosarovar (4400 m). The trek of the Kora is suitable pace "western" in order to fully enjoy the landscape and the extraordinary atmosphere of Kailash and monasteries around it. Pilgrims from all over the Indian subcontinent, from Nepal and Tibet come here to find spiritual peace in a natural environment without spiritual intent as it is moved by the spirit of man for centuries. For infos on travel and country go to : info travel Tibet. BRIEF ITINERARY Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu Day 02 Kathmandu Valley Day 03 Kathmandu - Nyalam Day 04 Nyalam - Tara Tso / Milarepa cave - Nyalam Day 05 Nyalam - Saga Day 06 Saga - Paryang Day 07 Paryang-Darchen Day 08 Darchen - Chukku Gompa Trek - Dira Puk Gompa Day 09 Dira Puk Gompa - Zutulpuk Gompa Day 10 Zutulpuk Gompa Day - Hor Chiu Day 11 Hor Chiu - Paryang Day 12 Paryang - Saga Day 13 Saga - Zhangmu Day 14: Zhangmu - Kathmandu Day 15 Departure from Kathmandu To recive the detailed tour program please fill in and send the form at the end of this page. TOUR QUOTES *   per person in double accomodation same tour same service best price guarantee. High season (July to October) : With 00-01 participant:     0000  US Dollar (quote on request) With 00-02 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-03 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-04 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 05-07 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 08-10 participants:   0000  US Dollar Single supplement : 0000  US Dollar Low season (November to May) : With 00-01 participant:     0000  US Dollar (quote on request) With 00-02 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-03 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 00-04 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 05-07 participants:   0000  US Dollar With 08-10 participants:   0000  US Dollar Single supplement : 0000  US Dollar * Quotes based on the exchange rates of November 30, 2011 . INCLUDED SERVICES TRANSFERS - With private transportation according to the tour itinerary NIGHTS (see table for details) - In 2 star hotel or guest house in Kathmandu - simple guest house in Tibet MEALS - Meals as indicated in the itinerary details - Full board during the trek GUIDE AND ACCOMPANYING - Tour guide for the visits mentioned in the Kathmandu Valley - Tibetan English speaking guide for tours and treks in Tibet - Transport of personal luggage up to 13 kg with porters / yaks / ponies - Transportation of material from the field and food with carriers / yak / pony VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Obtaining permits for Tibet (fare not included) - Income and permits for trekking - Revenue for the visits According to the program GENERALLY - 1 bag to your luggage during the trek - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for 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 NOT INCLUDED SERVICES - International flights to reach the place of beginning your journey - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Fee for permit to enter Tibet (see download) - Meals not indicated, drinks (except during breakfast) - Permission to photograph and film (if required) - Gratuities (see operative notes) and Personal expenses - Insurance policy suitable to the type of trip - Overnight and extra services due to force majeure - Air conditioning in cars, on request (from May to September) - Equipment and medicines - Sleeping bag for overnight stays in guest houses in Tibet (hire on request) - Personal extras in lodges (shower, telephone, drinks etc) - Transport of persons during the trek on horseback, pony Yak or other means - Extra Carriers - Anything not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services” INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS AND INSURANCES As  local tour operator we do not offer your international flights to the point of starting and ending of our tours as well as your personal travel insurance. For your flights we reccomend booking through your local travel agent wich can reserve a flight without you have immediately to pay, you might even change (till a certain date) your flights without any penality. The same travel agent can also provide you with a good travel insurance and even book your tour with us for you. Online flight bookings are often at first more convenient, but not very flexible, often changes are subject to higher costs (for example when you want change your return flight).  There are many online flight booking sites, such as for example www.bravofly.com. For your online travel insurance you also find many insurance companies, such as the active and outdoor travel insurance www.worldnomads.de. 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.