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ABOUT TIBET
TASHI DELEK, WELCOME TO TIBET
General information about TibetTibet is a land as abstruse as that millions of pilgrims all embrace it as the world center of holiness. But it's natural enough for Tibet, for that the Himalayas has been the venue of rich legends and myths since a time, for that the river Brahmaputra is running the same way as it surged before mankind, and Ngari, the region known as the Roof of the World, that strikes associations with the heaven. Tibet enlightens you, and insight is interpreted everywhere. The all-year-round ice and snow that cover and seal this land and the subtle blinking waves of lakes betray it. It's echoed through murmuring prayers floating in the air between temples invisible among mountains and lakes. In front of the majestic Guge Dynasty relics, you feel the time backing. On the vast grassland, hearing the neighs of troops of free wild horses, you produce an admiration to the crude life in Tibet as it has been. Tibet is for all minds. It means adventure for courageous people who overcome the hardships and dangers to come to it. It's where dream is realized for people who love the world and are seeking its beauty. Scholars for its age-old relics pursue it. It's meanwhile a shrine for pious souls. And whoever you are, if you come to Tibet, one share is always for you, inevitably a thought tourist.Things to remember for all Tourists visiting Tibet Arriving Lhasa via Mainland China:If you were planning to arrive in Lhasa via Mainland China, you would need to apply for your Chinese visa from the Chinese Embassy in your country.Once you have the Chinese visa, you will need to scan the visa and email it to us along with the copy of your passport. Both the documents should be clear and readable otherwise it will be rejected by for Tibet Travel Permit. Please note that you would not be eligible for the Tibet travelling permit without the Chinese visa. Only with the Chinese visa and Tibet travel permit your allowed to enter Tibet from the Mainland China.Arriving Tibet via Kathmandu or go overland via Zhangmu or Simikot borderif you are planning to fly to Lhasa via Kathmandu or go overland via Zhangmu or Simikot border, you would need to arrive in Kathmandu at least 2 to 6 days (if you want to apply for the minimum visa - normal charge) before your entry into Tibet.Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu issues visas only on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs.In order to get the Tibet visa, we need to show your original passport at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Have a look at the chart provided below for your reference for the costs on Tibet visa: for American Passport HolderNormal (5 days) USD 198Top Urgent (same day) USD 164Other NationalityNormal (5 days) USD 80Top Urgent (same day) USD 114Tashi Delek
LHASA- EVEREST B C TOUR
LHASA - MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP - KATHMANDU TOURThis is best trip to experience beauty of Nepal & Tibet for any fitness label people. Tibet is the highest plateau in the world with an average altitude in excess of 3500 meters. Lying to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates it from its neighbors, India, Nepal and Bhutan, Tibet is more or less an untamed land of nomads (drokpas), monasteries, yaks, sand dunes, and high altitude desert that goes as far as the eyes can take it. On this Tibet overland tour you have three days (4 nights) in Lhasa to acclimatize and to absorb the exoticism of Tibetan heritage and to explore this history-laden city to its core. You will be expertly guided around the most significant and ancient Gompas (monasteries) of Lhasa, Gyantse & Shigatse by your Tibetan guide, who will instruct you on the intricacies and mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism. With its spectacular mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet would certainly be a unique mystical destination to visit. You drive down Friendship highway by a luxury Toyota land cruiser 4 WD passing through small Tibetan settlements where you get upfront views right from your vehicle of nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains amidst a backdrop of awe-inspiring mountain peaks. A special highlight of this trip is the visit to the Everest Base Camp where you will be rewarded with panoramic and breath-taking views of Mount Everest from the north side. This overland tour will be a mystical delight that will be remembered by the fireside for many winters to come.ItineraryDay 1 Arrive Kathmandu.Day 2 City tour in Kathmandu. Day 3 City tour in BhaktpurDay 4 Fly to Lhasa (3660m)Day 5 Sightseeing in LhasaDay 6 Sightseeing in Lhasa Day 7 In LhasaDay 8 Drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 kmDay 9 Sightseeing in Gyantse & drive to Shigatse (3900m) 90kmDay 10 Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244km.Day 11 Drive to Rongbuk (5000m) 68km Day 12 Drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km Day 13 Drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123kmDay 14 shopping and rest day in Kathmandu.Day 15 Departure PRICE INCLUDES: * Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast * Hotel during tour with Breakfast * All Transportation according to itinerary * Sightseeing tours with English speaking TIBETAN guide in Lhasa.* Sightseeing tours with English speaking Nepali guide in Kathmandu. * All entry fees, Tibet travel permit, Airport transfers & supply of bottled oxygen in car.PRICE EXCLUDES:# Lunch & dinner (Approx 7-10 USD per meal),# Personal clothing & equipments.# Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due any reason.# Travel & Medical insurance # International Flight # Nepal Visa fee# Tips for Guide & Drivers Note: Those who wish to join in Lhasa can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier. If you join the trip from Lhasa the trip cost will be only $ 3250.
Trip length: 15 Days Grade: Overland tour Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Group size: 2 to 12 Maximum Accommodation: Hotel & Lodge Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser Maximum altitude: 5220mPRICE: USD 3950 per person on twin sharing (required minimum of 4 participants to run this trip) Single room supplement: US 315 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)Note: For group more then 4 people. Please contact for discount rate.
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LHASA-KATHMANDU TOUR
LHASA - KATHMANDU OVERLAND TOURTibet overland tour is designed for those who prefer to soak in the sights by driving around. This tour gives you an opportunity to discover the real Tibet & Nepal. From the bustling old cities to the ancient villages and settlements, you get to observe Tibetan lifestyle at close quarters. This overland tour connects two old capital cities, Lhasa in Tibet and Kathmandu in Nepal. The tour begins in Lhasa and ends in Kathmandu. Tibet, which boasts of spectacular mountain scenery and a rich cultural heritage, is a place worth visiting. As you drive across the Tibetan plateau, you will be expertly guided around all the Tibetan monasteries, temples, monuments and important tourist sites by expert local Tibetan guide. In Lhasa you explore the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and the busy Barkhor Square. Leaving Lhasa on a 4WD, you will be driven past picturesque Tibetan settlements where nomadic herdsmen can be seen wandering across the wide arid plateau. This overland journey takes you over several high mountain passes with spectacular mountain views, including those of the majestic Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Shishapangma. Your adventure tour continues to the historic cities of Shigatse and Gyantse. As you explore the ancient monasteries, forts and citadels you get an insight into the rich Tibetan culture and history. As you leave Zhangmu and cross the Friendship Bridge, you enter Nepal. ITINERARYDay 01 Arrive KathmanduDay 02 City TourDay 03 City TourDay 04 - Arrive Lhasa (3660m) Day 05 - sightseeing in Lhasa Day 06 - sightseeing in LhasaDay 07 - drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 km Day 08 - sightseeing & drive to Shigatse (3900m) 90kmDay 09 - sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m) 244kmDay 10 - drive to Zhangmu (2300m) 181km Day 11 - drive to Kathmandu (1400m) 123kmDay 12 -Rest day in Kathmandu Day 13 -DeparturePRICE INCLUDES: * Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast * Hotel during tour with Breakfast * All Transportation according to itinerary * Sightseeing tours with English speaking TIBETAN guide in Lhasa.* Sightseeing tours with English speaking Nepali guide in Kathmandu. * All entry fees, Tibet travel permit, Airport transfers & supply of bottled oxygen in car.PRICE EXCLUDES:# Lunch & dinner (Approx 7-10 USD per meal),# Personal clothing & equipments.# Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due any reason.# Travel & Medical insurance # International Flight # Nepal Visa fee# Tips for Guide & Drivers Note: Those who wish to join in Lhasa can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier. If you join the trip from Lhasa the trip cost will be only $ 3050.
Trip length: 12 DaysGrade: Overland tour Starts in: KathmanduEnds in: Kathmandu Group size: 2 to 12 Maximum Accommodation: Hotel & Lodge Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser Maximum altitude: 5220mPRICE: USD 3550 per person on twin sharing (required minimum of 4 participants to run this trip) Single room supplement: US 315 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)Note: For group more then 4 people. Please contact for discount rate.
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SIMIKOT -MT KAILASH TREK
Simikot - Guge Kingdom - Mount Kailash TrekTrek through the remote Karnali river valley in western Nepal, before crossing into Tibet. Explore ‘Guge Kingdom’, the repository of ancient Tibetan civilization and Mount Kailash, the holiest pilgrimage site in Tibet. This trek begins from Simikot and weaves across some of the least frequented trekking trails in western Nepal. Following the Karnali river, we walk through pine scented forests and traditional Thakuri & Tibetan Buddhist villages, with the beautiful Saipal and Nalakankad mountain range in the background. We trek past misty mountain views, with lush green vegetation, with wildflowers, Himalayan herbs and flowering buckwheat, mustard dotting the landscape. This trail is ideal for travelers who dislike crowds, enjoy solitary walks and want more interactions with local inhabitants. After crossing into Tibet, you drive across the wide open spaces of the Tibetan Plateau to ‘Guge Kingdom’ (Tholing & Tsaparang), the archeologically significant remains of Tibet's ancient civilization. Marveling at the barren yet spectacular landscape of Tibet you continue driving to the serene and most sacred Lake Manasarovar, before completing a kora (loop trek) around Mt Kailash. From there, you re-cross the vast arid plains before heading south to the Nepalese border and returning to Kathmandu. The magnificent sceneries blending with the sights of ancient culture make this an amazing trip that remains sketched in your memories for a lifetime. Throughout the journey from the Tibetan Plateau to Kathmandu you enjoy comfortable overnight accommodation, excellent food and convenient camping facilities. The unique culture and warm hospitality, ironically, gives you the feeling you are on top of the world! And you are, virtually! ITINERARYDay 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1250m)Day 2 Kathmandu – Obtain Tibet VisaDay 3 Fly to Nepalgunj (450m)Day 4 Fly to Simikot(2960m) & Trek to Dharapari (2300m)Day 5 Trek to Kermi (2670m)Day 6 Trek to Yalbang (3020m)Day 7 Trek to Tumkot (3200m)Day 8 Trek to Yari (4000m)Day 9 Trek to Hilsa (3720m) (Over Nara La 4580m) , drive to Purang (3900m)Day 10 Drive to Mansarover (4590m)Day 11 Drive to Tsaparang (Tsada) (3650m)Day 12 Drive to GugeDay 13 Drive to Toling (3650m)Day 14 drive to Tarboche (4500m)Day 15 Trek to Dira Puk (4900m)Day 16 Trek to Zutul Puk (4790m) Over Dolma La 5600mDay 17 Trek to Darchen (4620m)- Drive to Manasarover 4590m)Day 18 Drive to Saga Day 19 drive to ZhangmuDay 20 Drive to KathmanduDay 21 Depart Kathmandu PRICE INCLUDES• Fully catered trekking & tour with entry fee and travel permit (both inNepal & Tibet with Nepalese support staff)• Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot airfare• Hotel in Nepalgunj• Border - Kathmandu & Airport transfers• 3 nights' accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast• Special Simikot permits• Transportation by private 4WD Land cruiser and a truck to carry staff, equipment and food stuff in Tibet• Required yaks & yak drivers during trekPRICE EXCLUDES• International airfare • Nepal reentry visa,• Lunch & Dinner during hotel stay in Tibet and Kathmandu.• Any expense incurred in emergency evacuation due to any reason,• Any expense of personal nature• Travel & Medical insurance• Tip for trekking staffs
Trip length: 21 DaysGrade: Moderate to fairly challenging Starts in: KathmanduEnds in: Kathmandu Activity: Trekking/ overland cultural tourAccommodation: Hotel, Lodge and campingTransportation: 4WD Land cruiser with support truckMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek Maximum altitude: 5630mPrice: USD 7500 per person on twin sharing – minimum 4 Note: For group more then 4 people. Please contact for discount rate.
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MT KAILASH JEEP TOUR
MT. KAILASH - LAKE MANSAROVAR JEEP TOURAccording to Hinduism, Lord Shiva Resides on top of Mount Kailash, where he sits in a state of meditation along with his wife Parvati and the daughter of Himalaya. The Kailash Parvat is believed to be the ultimate destination of souls and the spiritual center of the world. Like Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar is the abode of purity. It is a place of pilgrimage, attracting Hindus from all over the world. Taking a bath in Mansarovar and drinking its water is believed to cleanse all sins committed over a hundred lifetimes.Those who have visited the holy spots of Lake Mansarovar and Kailash Parvat carry with them a memory of a lifetime, which remind them of the presence of Lord Shiva in their lives and gives them a feeling of peace and tranquility. The pristine beauty and serenity of these religious sites is truly awe inspiring and instills in people the feeling of being one with Shiva.Hindus who walk around the 32-mile circumference of Mount Kailash use the term Parikrama. Tibetans refer to the clockwise circumambulation as a Kora. Both words mean the same thing: pilgrimage. The parikrama of Kailash Parvat is an essential part of your overall journey to Mount Kailash. Trekking through this long path is difficult and physically taxing. However, with proper preparation devout pilgrims are able to complete this Parikrama.Details Itinerary Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu.Day 02 City tour in Kathmandu. Day 03 City tour in BhaktpurDay 04: Drive to Nylam (12,303 Ft.) Travel Time 5 - 6 HoursDay 05: Rest day in Nylam to acclimatize (12 303 Ft.)Day 07: Drive to Paryang (14,180 Ft) Travel Time 6-7 Hours :Day 08: Drive to Mansarovar (14,954 Ft) Travel Time 7- 8 HoursDay 09: Drive around Mansarovar towards Raksas Lake to Darchen (14,975 Ft)Day 10:Parikrama to Dehara Puk (16,404 Feet Elevation)Day 11: Parikrama continues to Dolma-La Pass (19,500 Ft)Day 12: Parikrama ends and drive to MansarovarDay 13: Arrive Saga by early morning (185km)Day 14: Drive to Zhangmu (180 KM) 5-6 hrsDay 15: Drive to Kathmandu (150 km) 5-6 HrsDay 16: Rest day in Kathmandu Day 17: Departure COST INCLUDES:Welcome and Farewell Dinner3 night's accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin share basis with breakfastAccommodation in Tibetan lodges or tentsAll Vegetarian Meals while on YatraEnglish Speaking Nepali Tour Leader and Tibetian GuideTibet Visa & Permit FeeYaks & Yak men for luggage during ParikramaGround transfers in Tibet using Toyota Land CruisersSherpa staff (trekking guides, porters, cook, etc)Portable altitude chamber bagsOxygen cylinders in each Land CruiserSpecially designed Kailash Yatra T-ShirtSleeping bag (return upon completion of journey)Down Jacket (returned upon completion of journey)Duffle Bag (returned upon completion of journey)COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:Airfares from Home – Kathmandu – HomeAll beverages, photography charges, web usage, and Telephone CallsExtra nights in Tibetan lodges (except mentioned in itinerary) Travel Insurance of ClientExtra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional transportation and portersAll Lunches while in KathmanduHorse rental while on Parikrama (approx Cost US $200) or personal porter (Approx Cost US $100)Emergency evacuation costs (cost for rental of Land Cruiser) (medical and rescue insurance is recommended). We advise you to purchase insurance with zero deductible.Any additional meals in Kathmandu except mentioned in the itineraryStaff and Driver Tips
Trip Cost: $4250 per person Location: Western Tibet Altitude: Kailash Peak 22,022 feetBest Time to Visit: May - SeptemberKailash Round: 32 miles (three days)High point of Parikrama: 19,500 ftLake Mansarovar: 14,954 feetStarts in: KathmanduEnds in: KathmanduNote: For group more then 4 people. Please contact for discount rate.
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LHASA- EVEREST B C TOUR
LHASA-KATHMANDU TOUR
SIMIKOT -MT KAILASH TREK
MT KAILASH JEEP TOUR
The first time I met Pem Dorjee Sherpa, in Kathmandu, I realized it was a great professional providing he has done for my group of 20 French Physicians (working about Medical Anthropology) across Tibet respected at the best my requirements. All were charmed and delighted with his professionalism, his effectiveness, his discretion, his kindness. Pem thank you for all that. I hope (I’m sure!) we will travel again with you and that many people can enjoy your very high skills.Patrick OUVRARD Vice President of the SFTG
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