Overview

The highest of the great mountains of the world seems to require a single gestur eof mastery in order to establish as the queen of them all, immense in its solitary and unrivalled supremacy. The allure, and the remarkable spectacle offered by the icy mass of Everest, which looms over the desert highlands of Tibet are as enchanting today as they did since centuries.

To the north, the great mountains look out directly over an arid, inhospitable highland, where the presence of human is infrequent and limited. This picture changes only to the east of Everest, where the high Arun Valley, where the humidity of the monsoons is felt, shows a visitor forests of rhododendron and juniper, which give way toward the border to great evergreen woods. Here, more than to the south, the presence of human monuments and civilization is quite surprising.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing - Hotel.

Day 03: Flight to Lhasa transfer to Hotel.

Day 04: Lhasa Sightseeing of Potala palace, Norbulinka, Barkhor- Hotel.

Day 05: Lhasa Sightseeing of Drepung, Sera and Jokhang - Hotel.

Day 06: Drive to Gyantse - Hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Xigatse - Shegar - Lodge.

Day 08: Shegar - Kharta - Camp.

ay 09: Trek to Dampu - Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Shao La - Dangyebe - Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Thangsumpa - Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Pathang - Camp.

Day 13: Trek to Pathang - Ringmo - Pathang - Camp.

Day 14: Trek to Chougouringmo - Camp.

Day 15: Trek to Langma La - Dreusse - Camp.

Day 16: Trek to Karta - Camp.

Day 17: Transfer Karta - Rongbuk - Camp.

Day 18: Around Rongbuk and Base Camp - Camp.

Day 19: Transfer Rongbuk - Old Tingri - Camp.

Day 20: Transfer Old Tingri - Zhangmu - Hotel.

Day 21: Cross the Border, transfer to Kathmandu - Hotel.

Day 22: LeisureDay in Kathmandu - Hotel.

Day 23: Transfer to Airport for final departure.

Date And Cost

Start Date	End Date	Price In US Dollar		Availability	Booking
2011-03-25	2011-4-16	$ 0.00		OPENED

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

Cost Includes

• Hotel in Lhasa & best available en route on twin sharing with breakfast.
• Guided tour in Tibet as per the itinerary with all entry & travel permit & special permit.
• Transportation by Land Cruiser with support truck.
• Fully catered camping trek supported by Nepalese (Sherpa) crew & Tibetan guide
• Required yak & yak drivers during trek.
• Tibet Permit
• Airport transfers
• PAC bag (Portable Altitude Chamber) & first aid medical kit

Cost Excludes

• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
• Any Airfare (quoted separately)
• Any cost incurred in emergency evacuation due any reason (usually insurance covers this expenses, ask for detail)
• Airport tax,
• Your insurance,
• Tips, any expenses of personal nature, meals during hotel stay, tips for support staff)

Equipment List

• Down jacket or warm fleece top
• Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
• Cotton shirts (short and long sleeved)
• Warm and cotton trousers
• Towel
• Sleeping bag (for camping/trekking)
• Rain jacket
• Strong sun cream and lip protector
• Moisturizer
• Water bottle
• Camera (and plenty of film and spare batteries)
• Sun polarized sunglasses
• Beanie or warm woollen hat and gloves
• Scarf (to keep out

Essential Infos

Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) is common at high altitudes, and depends on the elevation, the rate of ascent and individual susceptibility. Most visitors to Tibet will suffer from at least some symptoms that will generally disappear through acclimatization in several hours to several days.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and include headache, dizziness, lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and irritability. Difficulty sleeping is another common symptom, and many travelers have trouble sleeping for the first few days after arriving in Lhasa.

To prevent acute mountain sickness:

• Drink extra fluids. The mountain air is dry and cold and moisture is lost as you breathe. Evaporation of sweat may occur unnoticed and result in dehydration.
• Eat light, high-carbohydrate meals for more energy.
• Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don't smoke.
• Avoid sedatives.
• Don't push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
• Avoid catching cold before you entering Tibet.