1300m/ Arrive Kathmandu.

Pick up from the airport/transfer to hotel. Time permitting, you may want to start exploring the capital city (local guides are available). Visit Pashupatinath temple for evening aarti. In the evening, meet the group for dinner and a trip briefing. Receive your duffle bag, down jacket and sun cap.

1300m/Kathmandu sightseeing.

After breakfast, we set out for a guided tour of Kathmandu's holy sites, including Pashupatinath and Boudanath, before heading back to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon is spent making final preparations for the trip. Staff members can assist you in buying or renting any missing gear and you may check any unnecessary luggage. Group dinner in the evening

3750m/Kathmandu to Nyalam (2 Nights)

We embark on our journey at 6:30am, after breakfast, the road trip follows the valleys of the Sunkosi and Bhotakosi rivers, passing through lush countryside and dramatic cliffs. We reach the Tibet border at Kodari by mid day, and then continue on to Nyalam (3750m).

3750m/Nyalam: acclimatization day

This day gives us a chance to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude in Nyalam (3750m). It is important to stay hydrated (3-4 Liters a day) and extremely aware of your body's physical condition, which the staff will also monitor at all times. Yatris choosing deluxe bus trip will be continuing their road trip (on paved road) to Lhatse which do provide an opportunity to view the World tallest mountain, Mt Everest as well from North. The road and group will be joining at Saga next day to continue the yatra to Holy Kailash.

4460m/Nyalam to Saga.

Past Nyalam (4450m) the road climbs up to La Lung (5124m) then drops down before heading western part of Tibet. The driving is great, with stunning views of the Himalayas, particular Shisha Pangma (8012m), more than make up for the rough travel. By late afternoon we cross the Bhramaputra River and a quick drive brings us to the town of Saga. Be careful not to use multimedia (i.e. camera, video, etc) as there are strict restrictions against this in Saga.

4450m/Saga.

The extra night in Saga will allow us to acclimatize more to the altitude. We will still be able to make the trip to Manasarovar with a longer drive or we can continues to Paryang.

4500m: Saga to Lake Manasarovar. Stay in Mud house/tents.

This is a beautiful day of driving. Our jeeps and trucks roll through the dramatic valleys following the various rivers through the grazing lands of yaks and sheep. The landscape is highlighted by snowcapped peaks rising out of the distant sand dunes. Many Tibetan nomads and traders in traditional dress inhabit this area. By late afternoon the drive through the green pastures and massive valleys gives way to the first sighting of Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. We will make our way to the small village of Hor Chu on the eastern banks of the holy lake or drive all the way to western banks, for an overnight stay at Chiu Monastery. This day offers a wonderful opportunity to visit the great lake and take in the spectacular views of Mount Gurula Mandhata (7728m) to the south and Kailash to the north.

4800m/Mansarover to Tarchen

In the morning, the Eco Trek staff will set up private bathing tents on the shores of Lake Manasarovar for the traditional sacred bath most pilgrims perform before circumambulating the holy mountain. After, we will head north towards Tarchen, a village considered the base camp for Kailash. On the way, can visit visit Rakshesi Lake and Tirthapuri as well, pre arrangement is required. Austapad and Nandi hill darsan can be planned on the same day.

4920m/Parikrama / north of Kailash

7-8hours. Our first day of trekking around Kailash begins at Tarpuche. As we make our way along the route we pass numerous Chortens (stupas) as well as the sky burial site of the 84 Mahasiddhas. We will also take in wonderful views of cascading creeks, streaming waterfalls and the mighty west face of Kailash. We will pass the Chukku monastery and arrive at the Dirapuk monastery about five hours later, where we will set up camp / stay on rational guest house.

4550m/Zuthalpuk

Cross Dolma La Pass (18,000 Ft) or follow the Inner route (basic mountaineering support is necessary), by the afternoon all will be together at at Zuthalpuk. It is a long and challenging day of the yatra.

Zuthalpuk to Manasarovar

After 3 hrs comfortable walk the valley, our jeeps will be waiting to take us back home. We will visit Manasarovar for Jal and start the road trip to Saga. It will be longer day on comfortable new road!

Kodari-Kathmandu

From Saga we can drive all the way to Kodari and back to kathmandu generally we plan to stop at Nylam

Departure/Fly back

Mt. Everest and Gauri Shanker viewing by flights (extra costs) and Departure/ drive to airport. If stay, day on your own day trip to Manakamana, Dashinkali can be planned. If Nylam stop- we will be arriving Kathmandu by afternoon.

Departure - Flight at

Departure

US $1399.00/IRS59900+using luxry bus and US$1599.00/IRs69000.00 using 4x4 jeeps in tibet.
Indian Rupees rate are only for Indian passport holders!
Cost includes: 3 nghts in kathmandu (Hotel) and 8 nights at selected local guest house in Tibet.

Hotel in Kathmandu on of the following with 2 meals/day:
Holy Himalaya, Hotel Marshyandi, Hotel Vaisali, Hotel Royal Sing, Hotel Manang or Park Village in Budhanilkantha.