17D Tibet - Lhasa & Mt. Kailash!
2006 Dates: Jun 10 • Jul 11 • Aug 15 • Sep 07 • Oct 07
In the far west of Tibet is Mt Kailash, the most sacred mountain in Asia, which is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and the ancient Bon religion of Tibet. A thorough exploration of monasteries and fortress of Lhasa, Gyantse & Shigatse, and the adventurous overland journey along the southern route to the sacred Mt. Kailash and a three-day trek around this fabled mountain are the major highlights of this trip.
On this trip, we fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and spend 3 days visiting the wonderful sights of this fascinating city. We then drive across the wide-open spaces of the Tibetan Plateau to Lake Manasarovar, before completing a trek around Mt Kailash. From there, we re-cross the vast arid plains before heading south to the Nepalese border and returning to Kathmandu. This is truly the trip of a lifetime with stunning scenery and cultural highlights.
