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25 Days: Kathmandu – Lhasa – Gyangtse – Shigatse –
Mount Kailash (4 day trek) – (Saga Dawa Festival) – 
    Lake Mansarovar – Nyalam – Kathmandu

Travel dates:  on application

28 Days: Kathmandu – Lhasa – Gyangtse – Shigatse –
Mount Kailash (4 day trek) – (Saga Dawa Festival) – 
   Guge Kingdom (Tholing and Tsaparang)  –  
Lake Mansarovar – Nyalam – Kathmandu  

Travel dates:  on application

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25 day trip
Day 1 Kathmandu   Arrival in Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu  Full day of guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (including Swayumbinath, Pashupatinath and Bhodnath. Hotel.
Day 3 Kathmandu   Free day. Hotel. 
Day 4 Lhasa   Mountain flight over the Himalayas to Tibet. Hotel.
Day 5 Lhasa   Guided sightseeing in Lhasa (including Sera Monastery and the Jokhang Temple). Hotel.
Day 6 Lhasa   Guided sightseeing in Lhasa (including the Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery and the Norbulingka). Hotel.
Day 7 Lhasa   Acclimatisation guided daytrip to Ganden Monastery. Hotel.
Day 8 Gyangtse   Drive via Scorpion Lake to Gyangtse. Explore Gyangtse Fort and Kumbum Monastery. Hotel.
Day 9 Shigatse   Drive to Shigatse. Visit Tashilunpo Monastery. Hotel.
Days 
10/11/12		 On the road   Driving via Saga and Paryang to arrive on day 12 at the shores of Lake Mansarovar. Camp.
Day 13 Lake Mansarovar   Full day to relax and explore the area around this highly holy lake. Camp.
Day 14 Tarboche   Drive to Darchen at the foot of Mount Kailash and prepare for our trek. Camp.
Days 15/16/17/18 Trek around Mount Kailash   In the company of Tibetan pilgrims we have four days to make the sacred circumambulation of Mount Kailash. On day 16 we explore a side valley that gives unparalleled views of Kailash's stunning North Face. On day 17 we cross the Drolma La Pass at 5600m, for Tibetans a symbolic act of rebirth. On day 18 we return to our camp and prepare for the celebrations of the Saga Dawa festival. Camp.
Day 19 Saga Dawa Festival   This morning we join the throngs of pilgrims to attend this ancient fertility ceremony which involves the raising of the Tarboche flagpole and which is accompanied by lively and exceedingly colourful celebrations. After the ceremonies are over we return to the shores of Lake Mansarovar. Camp.
Days 20/21  On the road   Drive eastwards leaving the main road at Saga and making our camp near the shores of beautiful Lake Pelkhu with its dramatic views of Mount Shishapangma. Camp.
Day 22 Nyalam/Zhangmu A breathtaking day's drive as we pass over the Lalung Leh pass and 'through' the Himalayas to arrive at Nyalam or Zhangmu close to the Nepalese border. Hotel.
Day 23 Kathmandu Exiting Tibet we cross the Friendship Bridge and make the short journey back to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 24 Kathmandu  A free day or spare day in case there have been any delays en route. Hotel.
Day 25 Journey’s end…


28 day trip
Days 1 to 18 same as for the 25 day trip (see above)
Day 19 Saga Dawa Festival   This morning we join the throngs of pilgrims to attend this ancient fertility ceremony which involves the raising of the Tarboche flagpole and which is accompanied by lively and exceedingly colourful celebrations. After the ceremonies are over we drive west toward the hot springs of Thirtapuri. Camp.
Day 20 Tholing   Continue to Zhada County. Visit Tholing Monastery. Guesthouse.
Day 21 Tholing   Short drive to Tsaparang. Explore Tsaparang and the Guge Kingdom. Return to Tholing. Guesthouse.
Day 22 Lake Mansarovar  Return to Lake Mansarovar. Camp.
Days 23/24  On the road   Drive eastwards leaving the main road at Saga and making our camp near the shores of beautiful Lake Pelkhu with its dramatic views of Mount Shishapangma. Camp.
Day 25 Nyalam/Zhangmu A breathtaking day's drive as we pass over the Lalung Leh pass and 'through' the Himalayas to arrive at Nyalam or Zhangmu close to the Nepalese border. Hotel.
Day 26 Kathmandu Exiting Tibet we cross the Friendship Bridge and make the short journey back to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 27 Kathmandu  A free day or spare day in case there have been any delays en route. Hotel.
Day 28 Journey’s end…
Dates (land only) Starts
Kathmandu		 Ends
Kathmandu
on application on application
Mode of travel For the main journey from Lhasa to Mount Kailash, and on to the Nepali border, we will be using Toyota 4500 4x4 Landcruisers that are capable of comfortably negotiating the region’s occasionally rugged terrain away from the main highways. We will also be accompanied by a support truck which will transport food, fuel and camping/kitchen equipment. For the section of the journey between Lhasa Airport and Lhasa, and for sightseeing in and around Lhasa we may on occasion use a minibus.
Accommodation

 

 In Kathmandu we stay in a friendly and comfortable 4-star hotel, conveniently located close to Durbar Marg and within walking distance of Thamel. In Lhasa we stay at a centrally-located, 3-star Tibetan-style hotel with character and good facilities. Elsewhere on the trip we use the best available accommodation. Outside principal towns, en route to and from Mount Kailash and while at mountain, we will be camping (12 nights in total). This will be fully supported camping including the services of a cook, and dining and toilet tents. Accommodation is on a twin-share basis, however single tents/rooms can be made available on request, and on payment of a single supplement of GBP195).
Group and staff The minimum group size is six with a maximum of 11 members to be escorted throughout by Tibetan and Mandarin speaker Phil Colley from The Oriental Caravan. While in Tibet we will be joined by a local Tibetan guide, a cook and experienced local drivers. Local guide and support staff in Nepal.
Flights & Insurance For information on insurance and flights please contact The Oriental Caravan. 
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