Detail Itinerary:

DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu: Upon arrival at Tribhuwan international airport, welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given in the evening at hotel about the daily program activities by your Group Leader/Guide.

DAY 02: Kathmandu Excursion: After breakfast the day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual key attractions; including the historic Kathmndu Durbar Square, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and then finally visit to Patan Durbar square which is situated the heart of the city constitutes the focus of visitor's attraction. In the evening there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your group leader/guide then you can ask any questions you may have.

DAY 03: Fly to Nepalganj: This day we take 90 minutes flight to Nepalgunj, a relatively large city in the midst of a rice cultivation area on the south border of Nepal to India. Here the climate is stifling and hot in the summer. Stay overnight in a guesthouse.

DAY 04: Fly to Simikot and trek to Dhara Pokhari: From Nepalganj we take early morning 50 minutes flight to Simikot (2910m), in the northwest of Nepal. Surrounded by wooded ridges, Simikot is the most remote district highly over the river valley of the Humla Karnali and is the most important settlement in Humla. After meeting our crew, we set off on our trek, climbing up from the airstrip on a rocky trail past fields of barley and wheat. We ascend a forested ridge above the town of Simikot, before making a long steep descent past Dandaphoya (2270m). The trail is then fairly level, through walnut and apricot trees, until we come to the scattered village of Dhara Pokhari (2300m) which is divided by the Yakba Khola.

DAY 05: Dhara Pokhari - Salli Khola: We cross a long slope and follow the river to a waterfall near the shepherds' camp at Chachera. We then climb over a ridge and bypass the village of Kermi (2760m) before entering a big valley with walled fields of potato and buckwheat. After walking through a sparse pine forest we descend from the ridge to the Salli Khola (2900m) and camp by the river.

DAY 06: Salli Khola – Muchu: We cross the river and climb over a rocky ridge before descending to the grey waters of the Humla Karnali. After crossing another ridge we come to a sandy meadow where goat herders often camp by the river. Beyond the meadow the valley narrows and we cross several more ridges, passing the villages of Yalbang and Yangar. The trail then winds its way precariously above the river before we cross a suspension bridge to the village of Muchu (3000m), exploring the village with its stone houses and Gompa.

DAY 07 Muchu to Yari: We head for Pallbang. On the way the scenery in the valley is very beautiful. We trek down to Tumkot and cross the Bumachiya Khola. After a long, partially steep ascent we reach Palbang (3380m). We trek along a large, deep valley to Yari (3670m), a settlement surrounded by expanding fields. After 5-hour trekking in the beautiful landscape we build our tents.

DAY 08: Yari to Sipsip: In this region there is one crop in a year because of the climate. In Humal millet, barley, wheat, radish and potatoes are produced in a great deal. From Yari we trek toward Nara along the deep valley. On the way we may come across dealers with his pack animals, farmers or pilgrimage. After pass by a very steep ascend we reach Sipsip (4300m). Set up our tents on the meadow at the foot of the mountain pass.

DAY 09: Sipsip to Purang: Our main work this day is to cross the pass. After Sipsip the elevation begins rise to about 4,580 meters. No sooner than we reach the pass a lookout of Tibetan highland can be clearly viewed. Trek down to Humala Karnali. From here it is near the Tibetan border. Keep on trekking to Sher (Already in Tibet), where we get picked up in jeeps and drive to Taklakot (Purang). Stay at a very simple guesthouse.

DAY 10: Purang drive to Manasarovar: We reach one of the holy land of Tibet, the lake Manasarovar. The fresh water lake is 4,558 meters high above sea level and covers an area of 330 square kilometers, almost equal to that of Garda Lake. The lake is situated between two snow-covered mountain ranges. The landscape at the foot of Gurla one mountain (7728m) is extremely beautiful. Before we come to the Lake, we see the Raksas Tal in the west, an oblong lake, which resembles to the moon, while the larger, rather round Manasarovar lake is compared as the sun. According to the Hinduism Brahma created the Manasarover Lake for the ritual cleaning. It is said anyone who takes a bath in it would be received by Brahmas paradise; who drinks of it, the merits are able to forgive the crime of killing 100 lives. 8 Buddhist monasteries once surrounded the lake; these days 6 of the monasteries are rebuilt. From Trugo the most important monastery among them, a splendid view of the Kailash is seeable, directly reflected in the lake; because of mountain-slopes it is unavailable from other monasteries. Hindus take a bath in this luck-promising place in ice-cold salty water. Most Tibetan Pilgrimages only moisten the head and drinks the water. Traditional this place served as the commercial center of wool and salt for the Nomads from Changthang Grassland and Nepalese dealers. Set up tents by the Manasarovar Lake.

DAY 11: Explore in Manasarovar: This day will be spent at Manasarovar, allowing our bodies’ time to acclimatize to the altitude and exploring this fascinating place. We will visit the picturesque Chiu Monastery on the North West shore of the lake with the imposing sight of Mount Kailash in the background.

DAY 12: Drive to Tarboche: Leaving the lake, we drive for about 35 km towards Mount Kailash and Tarboche which is marked by a tall pole adorned with prayer flags. This is the starting point for our Kora, the 53km trek around the mountain.

DAY 13: Trek to Dira-puk: From Tarboche, we walk up the Lha Chu Valley through beautiful green meadows and streams with Mt Kailash towering above us. We follow the river which enters a narrow canyon with high, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. Continuing up the valley, the north face of Kailash comes into view before we reach the 13th century monastery at Dira-puk.

DAY 14: Trek to Zutul-Puk: We now leave the Lha Chu Valley and enter the Drolma Chu Valley, heading up towards a high pass, the Drolma-La (5630m). It's a tough climb to the summit which is festooned with prayer flags but from there it is all downhill or flat to Zutul-Puk, with views of one of the highest lakes in the world, Thukpe Dzingbu Lake, known as the Lake of Compassion. As well as the monastery at Zutul-Puk, there are several meditation caves and another cave containing an image of Milarepa.

DAY 15: Trek to Darchen: On the final day of the Kora we cross several streams, and follow an impressive gorge. Along the way we are once again treated to magnificent views of Kailash. We then enter the Bharka plain and it's about an hour's walk through this desert-like landscape to Darchen.

DAY 16: Drive to Paryang: This day is a long drive, about 300km, to Paryang. Along the way, we cross the Mayun-La and make several river crossings. The scenery along this section is some of the most panoramic of the entire journey.

DAY 17: Drive to Saga: We continue driving today along a 255km stretch of road to Saga, passing through the small, dusty town of Zhongba en-route.

DAY 18: Drive to Shigatse: This day is the longest drive of our journey, 452km to Shigatse. Leaving Saga, we pass the turn-off for the northern route and skirt around a lake, passing through a series of valleys. Approaching Kaga, we'll come across the first trees and agricultural fields that we've seen for many days and the town itself is situated next to a picturesque lake. We continue on to Lhatse where we join the paved Friendship Highway and follow it for the final 150km to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet.

DAY 19: Drive to Gyantse: This morning in Shigatse we have time to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet, before driving 90km to Gyantse. Once in Gyantse, we can explore the Pelkor Chode Monastery and the Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals.

DAY 20: Drive to Lhasa: A spectacular 261km drive this day will take us over the Karo-La (5045m), where we are treated to the awesome sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. Beyond the small, developing town of Nagartse, the road follows the bank of a beautiful turquoise lake, the Yamdrok-Tso, for about 20km. We then cross the Khamba-La (4794m) and continue on to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

DAY 21-22: Excursion around Lhasa City: Our guided tour will follow by visiting - Jokhang Gompa - Jokhang is the holiest Gompa in Tibet. Shuffle among the pilgrims, butter lamps permeating the air, and find gruesome Gods in hidden annexes. There is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. After walking the holy inner circle complete a circuit of the Barkor, the market surrounding the Jokhang, for good luck. It is the best market to shop for all things Tibetan. Drepung and Sera Monasteries – Sera is one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, renown for its lively debating sessions in the courtyard each afternoon. Within its whitewashed walls and golden roofs, several hundred monks live and study. Drepung was founded in the 14th century and was once the largest Gompa in the world. These days the figure has been reduced to several hundred, but there is still much of interest to see here, as the structure escaped relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Norbulingka - Norbulingka is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and is in a quiet and relaxing garden. One particular mural inside depicts the history of Tibet and all the Dalai Lamas. Potala Palace - The magnificent Potala Palace dominates the city of Lhasa. It contains the winter quarters of the Dalai Lama, the jewel-encrusted gold and silver Stupas of previous Dalai Lamas as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century.

DAY 23: Lhasa fly to Kathmandu: We leave Lhasa early in the morning for the 2 hour drive to Gonggar Airport and our flight back to Kathmandu. The Air China takes us right across the main Himalayan range and the mountain views are spectacular.

DAY 24: Leisure day: This full day at leisure to rest, relax or explore the local area in Kathmandu or do a bit of last minute shopping. You also have the option of doing some sight-seeing. Evening will have farewell meeting & dinner at Nepali typical restaurant.

DAY 25: Departure day: After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.