The Experience
Journey overland to Tibet and cross the ‘roof of the world’ to Kailash—Asia’s most sacred mountain—in time for the amazing Saga Dawa Festival. You’ll join pilgrims and celebrate the renewal of the Tarboche flagpole, then embark on a demanding multi-day trek around the holy mountain which is said to bring good luck to whomever completes it. Explore Lhasa and experience unparalleled vistas of Mt Everest at its base camp. Full of cultural treasures, remarkable Buddhist monasteries and the colourful markets of Kathmandu, this adventure truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. What’s Included Great Wall entrance. Forbidden City tour. Kumbum visit. Potala Palace visit. Jokhang Temple visit. Sera Monastery visit. Yamdrok Tso visit. Tashilumpo Monastery visit. Sakya Monastery visit. Pelkhor Chode Monastery visit. Kailash kora. Lake Manasarovar visit. Qomolangma Nature Preserve visit. Everest Base Camp visit. 4 breakfasts. (Allow USD300-400 for meals not included.) Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), very basic guesthouses (7 nts, possibly multi-share), sleeper train (2 nts). Train, private bus, 4×4 vehicle, walking. Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides. Small group experience; Max 14