Kailash & Everest Adventure
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An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia's most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnambulate Mt Kailash - a completed kora cleansing the sins of a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu at any time.Day 2-5 Lhasa
Explore the centre of the Tibetan world - a fascinating blend of temples and pilgrims, ancient and modern.Day 6 Gyantse
An ancient trading town dominated by an impressive fort - its monastery complex, one of Tibet’s finest, includes the fascinating Gyantse Kumbum.Day 7 Shigatse
This is Tibet’s second most important city with a richly spectacular and extensive monastic complex.Day 8-10 Saga to Darchen
Follow the road west across grasslands and passes culminating in the first spectacular view of Kailash & Manasarovar.Day 11-13 Kailash & Lake Manasarovar
Embark on the toughest part of our journey, the 2.5 day Kailash kora or hike. The highest pass is 5600m. The distinctive snow-topped pyramid of Kailash stands apart and distinct from those around it, dominating the landscape.Day 14-16 Paryang to Lao Tingri
Cross the grasslands, skirt the shores of beautiful Paiku Tso Lake and the towering mass of Xixiapangma (8012m) to the small town of Lao Tingri.Day 17 Rombuk & Everest Base Camp
The view of Qomolangma from the world's highest monastery is incredible.Day 18 Nyalam
Cross one of the most spectacular mountain passes, topped with prayer flags and wind-driven prayer wheels. You will truly feel like you are on top of the world.Day 19 Kathmandu
The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley reveal a vibrant world of colour and life. The markets, bazaars and narrow streets are home to holy men, sacred cows, bicycles, street sellers.Trip Information
| Accommodation | Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), basic guesthouses (8 nts; 4 nts extremely basic). |
| Departure | Departs on selected Mondays |
| DepEnd | Mon-Sat |
| Group Size | Min 4, Max 14 |
| Included Highlights | Entrance to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Entrance to Pelkor Chode, Entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mount Kailash kora, Lake Manasarovar, Entrance to Everest National Park. |
| Local Payment | USD300 |
| Meals Included | No meals are included. |
| StartFinish | Chengdu to Kathmandu |
| Transport | Flight, private bus, 4WD vehicle, foot. |
| Brochure Intro | An incredible overland journey across the roof of the world to Asia's most sacred mountain, Kailash, with a side trip to the legendary Everest Base Camp before descending to Kathmandu. Amble through colourful bazaars, see Mt Everest from many different angles, and circumnavigate Mt Kailash, which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes the circuit. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2008-08-25 | 2008-09-13 | 7+ |
| 2008-09-08 | 2008-09-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-27 | 2009-05-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-24 | 2009-06-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-07 | 2009-06-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-24 | 2009-09-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-09-07 | 2009-09-26 | 7+ |
| 2009-09-21 | 2009-10-10 | 7+ |
| Trip Price | |
| USD | 2755.00 |
| CAD | 2755.00 |
| EUR | 2070.00 |
| GBP | 1380.00 |
| NZD | 3860.00 |
| AUD | 3225.00 |
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