We fly from Kathmandu to Simikot (2,910m) in West Nepal and start the trek. The route leads through a magnificent mountain area, past villages of the Thakuri, along small rivers and across the Nara Lagna Pass. From the 4,580m high pass we can see the vast Tibetan plateau. We will hike to the Nepali/Tibetan border till the village of Sher on the Tibetan side, where a vehicle will pick us up and drive to Taklakot. Geographically we are directly south of Kailash, which Hindus and Buddhists view as the "center of the world". On our way to the holy mountain we will wander along the western shore of Lake Mansarowar and camp. "There are countless beautiful landscapes in the Himalayas, in the Trans-Himalya and in the areas of high Asia. Yet the view from Gosul Gompa cross the lake and the surrounding mountains surpasses everything I have seen", wrote Sven Hedin in "Trans Himalaya" (1909).

The mighty rock dome of Kailash appears closer. Together with pilgrims from far and wide we follow the trail (Parikrama) across the Dolma La (5,600m), which is adorned with countless prayer flags. It takes three days to circumambulate the snow-covered cupola of the 6,714m tall holy mountain. In Tibetan tradition we will conclude this pilgrimage in Tirthapuri - which is one of the most important pilgrim destinations along with Kailash and Lake Mansarowar.

Almost surreal appears the canyon-like valley of the Sutlej. Imbedded lie the ruins of Tsaparang, the capital of the former kingdom of Guge. After visiting the 900 year-old site our drive through the canyon of the Sutlej starts long the north route to Lhasa. The light and shadows of the summer clouds make for a magical atmosphere, dip the barren vastness in tinges of pastel green, yellow deep blue and violet. En route, we visit two of the most sacred temples of Tibet: Tshilunpo in Shigatse and Kumbum in Gyantse. In Lhasa, the spiritual and secular center Tibet's, visited by many pilgrims from all over the country, we will have two days at our disposal.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, hotel.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, transfer to hotel.
Day 04: Flight: Nepalgunj - Simikot, trek to Dharapari, camp.
Day 05: Trek to Kermi, camp.
Day 06: Trek to Yalbang, camp.
Day 07: Trek to Muchu, camp.
Day 08: Trek to Yari, camp.
Day 09: Trek to Sip Sip, camp.
Day 10: Drive to Taklakot, camp.
Day 11: Drive to Mansarovar, visit Rakshak Taal (lake), camp.
Day 12: Hike to Tseti, drive to Darchen, camp.
Day 13: Trek to Drira Phuk, camp.
Day 14: Trek to Zuthul Phuk, camp.
Day 15: Trek end and drive to Thirthapuri, camp.
Day 16: Drive to Toling, camp.
Day 17: Visit Tsaparang, overnight in Toling, camp.
Day 18: Drive to Ali / Shiqun.
Day 19: Drive to Gertse - camp.
Day 20: Drive to Tsochen - camp.
Day 21: Drive to Lhatse, camp.
Day 22: Drive to Shigatse visit Shigatse market, hotel (BLD).
Day 23: Visit Tashilungpo, Drive to Gyantse, hotel (BLD).
Day 24: Visit Khumbum monastery, drive to Lhasa, hotel (BLD).
Day 25: Lhasa: Sightseeing - Sera monastery, Drepung monastery, Potala, Jokhang temple, hotel (BLD).

Day 26: Lhasa: Sightseeing - Barkhor market, Norbulingka, hotel. (BLD).
Day 27: Day trip to Gyanden if possible we go sightseeing in Lhasa, hotel (BLD).
Day 28: Flight: Lhasa - Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (BLD).
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu, hotel (BLD).
Day 30: Final departure, transfer to airport.



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