DAY 01: KATHMANDU-ZHANGMU(2300m.)-123 Kms.
SAT Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari. After doing immigration and custom ormalities drive uphill to Zhangmu immigration Post. Complete custom formalities. O\nts. Hotel Zhangmu.
DAY 02: ZHANGMU- XEGAR (4350m.) – 244Kms.
SUN Drive to Xegar crossing NYALMU PASS (3800m.) & LALUNGLA PASS (5050m.). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Everest (8848m.). O\nt at Hotel Xegar.
DAY 03: XEGAR-XIGATSE (3900M.) – 244 Kms.
MON Drive (Approx. 8 hrs) to Xigatse. Xigatse has the famous Tashilunpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama. O\nt at Hotel Xigatse.
DAY 04: XIGATSE-GYANTSE (3900m.)- 90 Kms.
TUE In the morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the free market of Xigatse. In the afternoon drive to Gyantse and visit Phalkor Monastery and Khumbum Stupa. O\nt at Hotel Gyantse.
DAY 05: GYANTSE-LHASA(3650m.) – 259 Kms.
WED The drive to Lhasa takes 08 hours, crossing two passes THE KATO LA (5010m.) and KAMBA LA(4794m.) via Yamdrok Tso lake. O\nt in Lhasa.
DAY 6 & 7: LHASA
Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, THU&FRI Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar.
DAY 08:Transfer to Gonggar airport for your onward flight to Kathmandu
SAT
Every Saturday throughout the year.

CHECK FOR OPTIONAL DEPARTURES ON TUESDAYS WITH US.

The Hotel Flora package follows a slight different itinerary. It overnights at Nyalamu on day 01, Tingri on day 02 using Hotel Snow Lion and Hotel Snow Leopard respectively. In Xigatse, the accommodation is at Hotel Everest Friendship.

LHASA CITY TOUR\ 3 NTS 4 DAYS- FLY IN & OUT

DAY 01: Depart on your scheduled CHINA SOUTH WEST AIRLINES flight to Lhasa.
SAT Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, you shall be met by your Tibetan guide and
Transfer provided to hotel.
DAY 02: Sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.
SUN
DAY 03: Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery.
MON
DAY 04: Transfer to airport to board your flight to Kathmandu.
TUE

DEPARTURES: Every Saturday from April – October.

EXPLORE LHASA CITY TOUR - 4 NTS/ 5 DAYS –FLY IN & OUT

DAY 01: The 1 hr. 10 minutes, TRANS HIMALAYAN FLIGHT to Lhasa, considered one TUE of the most beautiful flight in the world takes you over Kanchenjunga (8536m.) and Everest (8848m.) Upon arrival in Lhasa, transfer to your hotel.
DAY 02: Visit Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
WED
DAY 03: Visit Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery.
THU
DAY 04: Morning tour of the Norbulinka Palace, The Tibetan Museum and Tibetan Medical Center. Rest
FRI of the day free to Explore Lhasa City.
DAY 05: Transfer to Gonggar airport to board your flight to Kathmandu.
SAT

DEPARTURES: EVERY TUESDAY FROM APRIL- OCTOBER.

JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF UNIVERSE MOUNT KAILASH & LAKE MANASAROVER

DAY 01: Drive Kathmandu to Nyalamu (3899m.)-165 kms.8 hr. O\nt at htl Snowlion.
DAY 02: Drive Nyalamu to Paigutso (4850m.)-221 kms 7-8 hr. Camp.
DAY 03: Drive Paigutso to Saga (4640m.)-115 kms.6-7 hr.Camp.
DAY 04: Drive Saga to Paryang (4540m.)-185 kms.7-8 hr.Camp.
DAY 05: Drive Paryang to Darchen (4700m.)-290 kms.7-8
DAY 06: Start Kailash Parikrama trek to Dira Puk (4909m.) – 18kms. 6-7hr. Camp.
DAY 07: Continue Parikrama over Domala pass (5650m.) – to Zuthul Puk 22kms. 7-8hrs. Camp.
DAY 08: End Kailash Parikarma near Sarchen (4700m.) – 14kms. 3-4 hrs. Drive to Lake Manasarover (4520m.) Camp.
DAY 09: Full day Excursion to Lake Manasarover. Camp.
DAY 10: Drive from Lake Manasarover to Paryang (4540m.0 – 277kms. 7-8hrs. Camp.
DAY 11: Drive from Paryang to Saga (4850m.) –185kms. 8hrs. Camp.
DAY 12: Drive from Saga to Paigutso (4850m.) –115kms. 6-7hrs. Camp.
DAY 13: Drive from Paigutso to Nyalamu (2220m.) – 21kms. 7-8hrs. O\ nt at Htl Snowlion.
DAY 14: Drive from Nyalamu to Kathmandu. 125kms. 5-6hrs.

The Kailash Package Includes:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis at Guest Houses & Two-men tent during camping, Sherpa staff, freshly cooked full board vegetarian meals, Dining & Toilet tents, Japanese Landcruiser (4 WD) & support trucks, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Monastery entrance fees, Kailash permitm, Normal Tibet \ China visa fee & Oxygen.

COST INCLUDES FOR PACKAGE 1 TO 3:
Accommodation on twin sharing & BB Basis as per hotel plan, Sightseeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Private ground transfers, Travel Permit & Tibet \ China Visa fee.

COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares on Kathmandu - Lhasa – Kathmandu sector, Airport Taxes, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel Insurance, Extra coat in the event of landslide for hiring porterage or arranging additional transportation (Cost US$ 10-15 approx) and expenses of personal nature.

General Information

BOOKING TERMS, CONDITIONS & VISA ARRANGEMENTS

Confirmed reservation should reach us 1 month prior to tour departure date along with US$ 100 non-refundable deposit per person. Himalayan World Adventure will process visa for you.

A clear Photocopy of your passport and the following details required:

1. NAME IN FULL AS IN PASSPORT
2. SEX
3. DATE OF BIRTH
4. PROFESSION
5. NATIONALITY
6. PASSPORT NUMBER.

TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter.
No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.

IMPORTANT PRE- DEPARTURE INFORMATION

THE ROAD TO LHASA \ KAILASH TOUR
Travelling overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa or Kailash is on incredible journey in which you can see the world's highest mountains, travel on the world's highest plain, meet nomadic Tibetan pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps and chanting monks of Tibet's ancient and legendary Buddhist monasteries. This is a wonderful and amazing trip. However if you are not up for a bit of adventure, or for accommodations and amenities that may be far from perfect, perhaps this trip is not for you as the trip to Tibet is not easy and is well worth the effort. Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985. Before this it avoided influence from the western world and developed its unique culture and religion independently. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standard you are accustomed to I the West. However, every effort will be made under the circumstance to ensure a smooth & pleasant trip.

CLOTHING:
Casual wears and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for Tibet. Be sure to bring warn clothing as nights and early mornings can be quite chilly to down right cold in winters. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea. Also quite useful is a Kathmandu -Lhasa route map, to know where you are going and have been each day.

November to April May to October
Down Jacket Raincoat or Windbreakers
Thermal Underwear Jackets
Warm Trousers Sweaters
Warn Sweaters Sun hat
Woolen Shirts Shirts (cotton \ woolen)
Gloves Comfortable Shoes
Warm hat & Scarves
Light Leather Boots in Case of Snows

WHAT TO TAKE
Food – Snacks along the way
Water bottle (use iodinated or boiled water)
Personal medical kit and diamox tablet (for high altitude)
Sunglasses
Sun screen lotion
Toilet paper
Flash light batteries
Say pack
Camera and film
Bandanna \ Scarf or mask- to protect your lungs from dust
A good Guide book on Tibet
Kathmandu – Lhasa route map.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS:
As you are travelling over high terrain, you are likely to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, less of appetite) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to a couple of days, depending on an individual. Take it lightly, but drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration is necessary to acclimatize.
We also recommend you to carry a strip of diamox tablet. Himalayan World Adventure is the only tour operator in Kathmandu which provides Oxygen on the Overland Tour to Lhasa.

CURRENCY:
The unit of currency is Yuan. US$=8 Yuan. Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China in Zhangmu, Xigatse and Lhasa. The hotels also change money for you.
All credit cards are accepted at Xigatse & Lhasa.

AIRPORT TAX:
The airport departure tax at present is US$ 16 person.