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Overland adventure across Tibet, 3 Nights Camping at Everest Base Camp, and then driving back to Kathmandu

Nepal/Tibet FAQs

The Tibetan plateau is one of the most isolated regions in the world, with four of the world's highest mountains straddling its borders. Entry into this world of mystery allows each traveler the chance to glimpse into Tibet's past legacies, myths and maybe even its future.

Your adventure will start in the capital city of Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival everyone will be met by our friendly Nepalese staff, who will take you to the Thamel District, where you'll checked into one of the many three-star hotels there. After check-in, you'll be shown around and an early dinner will be planned to get everyone acquainted -- and to go over the details before the real adventure begins. During your stay in Kathmandu, a guided city tour will be planned and you'll have some free time to shop and check out life in this magical city.

On day 3 our journey begins with a sweeping scenic flight from Kathmandu over the majestic Himalayas to the "Roof of the World:" Tibet. First we'll drive to the city of Lhasa, Tibet's capital. The next two days and three nights will be spent sightseeing, with a visit to the Potala Palace, ancestral home to the Dalai Lama and a monastery of immense stature. Other sights of interest that we will visit include Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, and the Drepung and Sera monasteries. Everyone will have some free time to explore on his or her own while in Lhasa.

As our adventure continues, the next few days will be spent traveling, stopping to visit the cities of Gyantse and Shigatse -- and monasteries of cultural value, like the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 at the hand of the Chinese government. After a few days of sightseeing and exploration, we'll drive into the Rongbok valley, home of the Rongbok Monastery and gateway to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest. From Rongbok, the sheer north face of Everest is visible showing the mountain's true grandeur. We will spend a couple days here camping so that we can explore the base camp area.

Once finished with our visit to Rongbok and Everest Base Camp, we will head toward the border of Tibet and Nepal. Once over the border, we'll spend one night in Nepal at a rural lodge before finally reaching Kathmandu.

Now that you are back in Kathmandu, everyone is free to explore on his or her own. You will have one full day before departure for home, and the group usually meets on the last night for a farewell dinner. The next morning our staff will be ready to take you back to the airport for your flight home.

NOTE: This trip is designed as an active sightseeing tour. There will be a lot of walking required and many areas of monasteries and hermit caves will include an optional hike. Therefore, you can make this trip as strenuous (or easy) as you'd like.

4 Nights in Kathmandu

/12 Days in Tibet

(Fly to Tibet/drive back to Nepal)

(Total: 16 days)

USA-to-USA: 19 days

Arrival/Departure City: Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cost:

• To be announced
  Single Supplement: $375 USD

Best time: May - October
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Dates 2008

• July 26 – August 10
• September 21 – October 06

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GROUP SIZE: 4 - 10 members

Can be done as a customized or private trip, additional cost may apply.

STYLE OF TREK: lodges and 3 nights camping

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Airport transfers in Nepal and Tibet
• B/B accommodations in Kathmandu (4 nights, double)
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
• All transportation during trip to Tibet
• Fully experienced english speaking guide
• Basic B/B lodging while in Tibet (double)
• Sightseeing in Tibet per itinerary, w/entrance fees
• Group camping equipment & staff (full board)
• Group medical kit
• Chinese visa & Tibet permit
• Flight from Nepal to Lhasa
• Group water purifier for Tibet

WHAT ISN’T INCLUDED:

• Nepalese multi entry visa $80, can be purchase upon arrival
• Airport departure tax (Rs1100 = $16)
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu ($15 per day)
• Lunch & dinner while in Tibet ($30 per day)
• Soft drinks, snacks, alcoholic beverages
• Any items of a personal nature, laundry, phone calls, e-mail, etc.
• Evacuation, travel or medical insurance
• Tipping of native staff ($75 pp, depends on group size)

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
/3 NIGHTS CAMPING

Rated as MODERATE because of the altitude. You should not join this trip if you have a pass history of altitude related problems. Most travel is by bus or 4x4 vehicle. Lodging will be the best available in each city. This is a great trip for anyone in good health & fitness, that enjoys some hiking and doesn’t mind roughing it during the 3 days of camping.

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888-755-8735or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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