Day 01 : Kathamndu to Nyalam, we start our tour with an early morning drive to Kodari, The Nepali border.Weather permitting there will be fine views of Langtang. Gauri Shanker, Melungtse and Khumbu himal ranges. Depending on the road situation we walk or drive up to Zhang Mu where we clear Chinese immigration. After the formalities we continue our journey through a beautiful gorge to Nyalam crossing the Himalayan range altitude 3800m.

Day 02 : Nyalam to Lhatse, our first stop on the Tibetan plateau will be on the 5200m. high Lalung la pass from where we have a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and shisabangma , the hightest peak in Tibet . While having lunch in lao tingri ,the peaks of mt. Everestand cho oyu can be seen. This day our journey is long but the spectacular Tibetan plateau will make you forget time. Altitude 4000m.

Day 03 : Lhatse to Shigatse, a four -hour drive bring us to tibet 's second largest city, Shigatse here we visit Tashilumpa monastery , the seat of the panchen lama hence one of the most important monasteries in Tibet . Altitude 3800m.

Day 04 : Shigatse to Gyantse, After a stroll through the old city we depart for the two and a half hour drive to Gyantse. While approaching the small farming town we can clearly see the old fort that was captured by young husbandduring his 1904 raid into Tibet . Here the main attraction is the Kumbum monastery with its extraordinary architecture. Altitude 3900m.

Day 05 : Gyantse to Lhasa , This will be a long drive, but on the way we cross the Karo la with the beautiful glacier , we see yamdrok tso which is named the Turquoise lake and cross the Kamba la from where we descendto the main road which bring us all the way to Lhasa . altitude 3650m.

Day 06/07 : sightseeing, during these two days in Lhasa we visit the potala palace . drepung and sera monasteries and of course the famous jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 08 : Flight Lhasa to Kathmandu, we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu . This flight is one of the most spectaculars in the world with nice views of the Himalayan range including the mt. Everest .

Day 01: FLIGHT KATHMANDU - LHASA , transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at a altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland hotel, right in the heart of the old city.

Day 02/03/04: SIGHTSEEING, during these thoree days in Lhasa we visit the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, the Norbulinka and of course the famous Jokhang temple including the surrounding Barkhor.

Day 05: LHASA - GYANTSE, you begin your overland adventure with a full day drive to Gyantse. Along the way you cross the Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), both grant spectacular views. After the Kamba la you come to Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. You'll want to have your camera ready. Altitude 3900 m.

Day 06: GYANTSE - SHIGATSE, this will be a busy day. In the morning visit Gyantse stupa and monastery followed by a two hour drive to Shigatse. Here see the giant Buddha in the famous Tashilumpo monastery. The seat of the Panchen Lama. Altitude 3800 m.

Day 07: SHIGATSE -LHATSE, the journey today brings you over two high passes with fine views. For lunch we stop in the small town of Lhatse . Depending on how much time we spend during the morning in Shigatse we might stay overnight in Lhatse. Altitude 4350 m.

Day 08: LHATSE - ROMBUK, begins with the Tsho La (4500m) and ends with the spectacular view of Mt. Everest from Rombuk monastery. Relax tonight at hotel and stroll around the monastery. Altitude 5050m.

Day 09: ROMBUK - LAO TINGRI, get up early and start the 2-3 hour leisurely walk (one way) to the base-camp (5200m) itself. You should return early afternoon to head to Lao Tingri. Lao Tingri is a small Tibetan town that offers the best view, . Altitude 4200 m.,stay in hotel.

Day 10: LAO TINGRI - ZHANG MU - KATHMANDU , make sure you have some photos left for the panoramic view of the Himalayan range as you cross the Lalung lapass (5050m). In the evening relax in Kathmandu .

Introduction

Mt. Kailash, 6,714 m. is situated to the north of the Himalayan barrier, wholly within Tibet . It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jain religion and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion - Bonpo. To Tibetans it is known as Khang Rimpoche (Precious Jewel of Snow) and they see it as the novel of the world. It is said that a stream from the mountain pours into a nearby lake and from here rivers flow in the four cardinal directions. The River of the Lion Mouth to the North, the River of the Horse Mouth to the east, the River of the Peacock Mouth to the south and the River of the Elephant Mouth to the West. Strangely enough, four major rivers do indeed originate near Kailash, the Indus, the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), the Karnali and the Sutlej .
Tibetans believe that it is the residence of Demchog, a fierce looking tantric deity who lives there with his consort, Dorje Phagmo. For the Tibetans also, it is a particularly special place in that their poet saint Milarepa, spent several years here meditating in a cave. For the Hindus Mount Kailash is the earthly manifestation of Mt. Meru , their spritual centre of the universe, described as a fanatastic 'world pillar' 84,000 miles high, around which all else revolves, its roots in the lowest hell and its summit kissing the heavens. On the top lives their most revered God, Shiva, and his consort
Parvati.
For the Jains, an Indian religious group, Kailash is the site where their first prophet achieved enlightenment. For the older, more ancient religion of Bon, it is the site where its founder Shanrab is said to have descended from heaven. It was formerly the spiritual centre of Zhang Zung, the ancient Bon Empire that once included all of western Tibet . Bon people walk around the mountain in a counter clockwise manner, unlike the other religions.

Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyed immense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin, braving enormous distances, particularly harsh weather and bandit attacks.