Mount Kailash has been held as a holy site for thousands of years by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and followers of Bon, Tibet's indigenous religion. It is one of the high points of the Tibetan plateau, from which four of the great rivers of the Indian sub- continent flow. We have planned our itinerary to be there during the time of the famous Saga Dawa festival when thousands of pilgrims from all around Tibet or even India come to pay homage to the sacred mountain. This journey takes us to Lhasa where we explore different monasteries, temples and palaces. From there we drive via Gyantse and Shigatse heading westward to Mount Kailash where we trek around this holy mountain. On our last night of the trek, we camp beside the sacred lake of Mansarovar.

DAY 01 : Join Kathmandu 
DAY 02 : In Kathmandu, Sightseeing Kathmandu Valley 
DAY 03 : Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa
DAYS 04-05 : In Lhasa, visit the historic Potala Palace, the Norbulingka and the ancient Jokhang
DAY 06 : Drive to Gyantse with its historic fort and Kumbum
DAYS 07 : Drive to Shigatse visit the Tashilhunpo
DAY 08-11 : Rugged drive across Tibetan Plateau to Mt Kailas
DAY 12 : At Mt. Kailas
DAYS 13-15 : Celebrate Saga Dawa festival, commence trek around Mt. Kailas to Lake Manasarovar
DAYS 20: Transfer to Kathmandu DAY 21 In Kathmandu, trip concludes

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour 
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.