TIBET:SHALU-NARTANG-TREK This tour begins in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. Here in colorful bazaars and beautiful temples, chaos and vibrancy of a culture thousands of years visiting some of the most significant. A flight that passes between the peaks of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu leads to the plateau of Tibet in an hour and one completely different landscapes you will reach Lhasa. The city serves as acclimatization and at the same time you can enjoy the spirit of the country and the people that despite a difficult climate preserves culture and identity almost palpable to the stranger. Continue past the lake Tso to Gyantse Yamdrok and finally to the monastery of Shalu. From here the trek  leads in the "hills" hinterland, passing monasteries and remote settlements. The route is technically easy day stages and not too long until you get to Shigatse plain, with its huge monastic complex of Tashilumpo. Carry on past a few steps ahead of other Everest, Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma before returning to Nepal. In Kathmandu you still have time to immerse yourself in the colorful bazaars for shopping on, or be the most interesting places to visit TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking DURATION: 15 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek in Tibet SUITABLE FOR: Hikers MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5220 meters ((Gyatso La) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: April-oct time. PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES: Every day on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none ITINERARY IN BRIEF   DAY 01 arrival in  Kathmandu   DAY 02  Kathmandu   DAY  03  Kathmandu – Flight Gonggar - Lhasa   DAY  04 Lhasa   DAY  05  Lhasa   DAY 06  Lhasa - Gyantse   DAY  07  Gyantse - Shalu    DAY 08  Trek Shalu - Lungsang   DAY  09  Trek Lungsang – Ngor   DAY 10  Ngor – Nartang – fine Trek - Shigatse   DAY 11  Shigatse – Sakya - Shegar   DAY 12  Shegar – Tingri   DAY  13 Tingri – Zhangmu   DAY  14  Zhangmu – Kathmandu   DAY 15  from  Kathmandu   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 ----- 0  0  0   0   0 *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. 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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, Zhangmu - In guest house  Tingri - In camp tended in 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 - 1 x Gonggar (Lhasa)- Kathmandu  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 Struttura Cat. Kathmandu Royal Singi / Vaishali 3*S/4*   TIBET Struttura Cat. Lhasa Hotel Shambala 3* Gyantse Hotel Gyantse 3* Shigatse Hotel Shigatse 4* Shegar Hotel Chomolongma 2* Tingri Snowleopard (best Wing) 1* Zhangmu Zangmu hotel 3* Altre località 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   Fill in the form below to recieve the detailed itinerary and personalize this tour if you like accordingly to your requirements, please ask us! 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.