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Medium
Budget: Starting From
Duration: 9 Days (Cutomizable Trip)
Departure at 06:30 hr. from your hotel in Kathmandu.
After an approx. 6 hours drive we reach Kodari (China /Nepal Boarder).
Further half hr. drive by truck will bring us to Zhangmu. Zhangmu (2300
metres) is remarkable town that hugs the rim of a seemingly no ending
succession of hairpin bends down the customs area at the border of China.
After the completion of Immigration formalities all check drive to Nyalam.
Nyalam (3750 metres) is a funky little town around 30 km before the Nepal
border. It has been steadily growing in size and facilities have been
improving over the last few years. This no doubt due to burgeoning trade
opportunities with near by Nepal. O/N in ZHANGMU.
From the road follows the Bhote Koshi River in a deep valley with plenty of
waterfalls. After 1.5 hr. drive bring us to Nyalam pass (3800m) with the
Jugal Himal in view. A continued drive via Lalung La (5050m) will bring us
in view of Mt. Langtang (7245m) , Mt. Sisap. Shishapangma (8013m), Mt.
Dorje Lakpa (6980m) , Mt. Makalu (8464m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse
(8516m), & Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m). O/N in Xegar.
From Shegar The Everest access road turns off the Friendship Highway around five km west of Shegar check point shortly after km market 494, from which point it winds and climbs its way 63 km to Rongbuk Monastery and on to base camp. Although there were probably monastic settlements in the area for several hundred years, Rongbuk Monastery is fairly recent. It was established in 1902 by a Nyingmapa Lama. Perhaps not of great antiquity, it can at least lay claim to being the highest monastery in Tibet and thus the world, at 4980 meters. There were once 500 monks and nums living here but local reports that the number is now only 16. Accommodation and very basic food are available at the monastery. The rooms are comfortable, heated with stoves. O/N in Rongbuk.
Drive to Everest Base Camp from Rongbuck Monastery. The base camp is a dry,
barren place, but the views of Everest more than make up for this. Have a
photo taken a the base camp marker which disappointingly does not even
mention the world “Everest” It reads Mt Qomolangma Base Camp and the Chinese
below in indicates 5200 metres above the sea level. On a small hill to the
left of the base camp marker are a couple of prayer poles. Clamber up for
great views of the world’s highest peak. After visit to Everest Base Camp
drive to Xegar. O/N in Xegar.
After breakfast drive to Xigatse. Reach Xigatse, the place of the famous Tashilumpo Monastery the seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka Wall cleary visible on north side of the road. O/N in Xigatse.
After visiting Tashilunpo Monastery in the morning including the Bazaar of
Xigatse, drive to Gyantse
which is 02 hr. Gyantse is small bustling town steeped in history. It lies
264 km. Southwest of Lhasa on the northern bank of Nyang Chu River. In the
15th Century it served as the Capital of a small Kingdom. Visit Kumbum
Chorten & Phklkor Monastery which was built around 1400 AD It later became
the main centre for trade with British India. O/N in Gyantse.
08 hr. drive takes you to Lhasa crossing the Karola Pass (5010m) and Kambala Pass (4794m.). The Karola climbs between two lofty mountains, Nozing Khang Sa (7223m) and Ralung (6236m). While driving you will see the Yamdrok Tso (Truquoise Lake) which takes approx. 1 hour to cross around. After passing Kambala, Lhasa Valley is seen to the north. You will also cross the Brahmaputra River. Reaching Lhasa and check in hotel. The accompanied guide will reconfirm your onward airline ticket. O/N in Lhasa.
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple surrounding Barkhor Market, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. O/N in Lhasa.
Transfer to airport with our representative. Departure of flight for Kathmandu would be approx. 10 AM China standard time and arriving in Kathmandu at 09 AM Nepal standard time. It takes 1 hr. 10 minutes flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. During the flight you will see the following: Yarlung Tsangpo River, Lake Yamdrok, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt. Makalu (8463m) and Mt. Everest. (Weather Permitting).
DRIVE- IN FLY-OUT
Day 01. Kathmandu – Kerung Border – Kerung Town(2700-2800mts)
Our representative will pick you up from hotel in Kathmandu in the morning then we will drive through small mountain road to the border at Nepalese side, on the way you can enjoy the waterfall, rivers, forest. After we arrive Kerung (Nepal-Tibet border), We will meet our Tibetan guide and driver at the border and make the necessary immigration paper work and then continue driving to Kerung town at the distance of 20 Km. Overnight at Kerung town .
Day 02. Kerung – Pekutso – New Tingri , Known as Shegar (4300-4400mts)
After breakfast we will start our journey to new Tingri. Passing by the most sacred cave of Milarepa Yogi which date back to the 11th century and also the birth place of Milarepa, We Continue driving through Gongthang La pass at the elevation of over 5000m and then drive along Pekutso Lake to old Tingri ,The scenery is extremely beautiful with Shisa Pangma snow mountain on the right and Pekutso on the left.If the weather is nice, we can see Mt. Everest on the way to old Tingri. After one hour of drive on friendship highway we will reach new Tingri. Overnight in Segar.
Day 03. Shegar Via Everest Base Camp to Shigatse (3800-3900mts)
Early morning at 04:45Am we start our Tour For EVEREST BASE CAMP driving through big mountain passes, Gyantso la 5,200mts and Tsola 4,500mts and some beautiful villages. We will have a walk of around 5 minute ahead from Ronbuk Monastery to Everest Base Camp viewing point. Returning back from Base camp we join the remaining group and head for the sightseeing of Tashi lhumpu Monastery on shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Day 04. Shigatse to Gyantse (3900-4000mts)
We will start our tour at around 9:00am from hotel then drive to Gyantse. Have lunch in Gyantse and then visit Palchoe monastery and Khubum Pagoda stupa. In the afternoon, explore the old town of Gyantse. Overnight in Gyantse.
Day 05. Gyantse – Yamdrok Lake – Lhasa (3600-3700Mts)
We will start our tour around 9:00am from the hotel then drive towards Lhasa via 3 big mountain passes, Simi La, karo La, Kampa La respectively. Karo La is the highest pass among them which is over 5000Mts with its most beautiful glaciers, beautiful Yamdroke Lake emerged as coral color from the top of Kampa La pass. After having Lunch at Nakartse, which is just between the Yamdrok lake and Karo La glaciers we will continue our drive to Lhasa.
Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 06 -07 Full Day Sightseeing in Lhasa.
After breakfast two full days sightseeing tour to Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazar, Potala Palace, Sera Monasteries . Overnight at Snow Heaven Hotel. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 08- Lhasa to Kathmandu or Mainland China
After breakfast drive to Ganger Airport or Train Station for departure flight to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.
SERVICE INCLUDES
• Twin Sharing Accommodation as per itinerary on Bed & Breakfast (B/B) basis.
• English Speaking Tibetan Guide.
• Transpiration as per the Tours by Van or Bus.
• Monastery Entrance Fee.
• Tibet Travel Permit.
• Kathmandu-Kerung border drop.
• Hotel-Airport Station Transfer in Lhasa.
• Everest Base Camp permits Fee.
SERVICE EXCLUDES
• Lunch and Dinner.
• Insurance of any kind.
• Natural or Political Disturbance which beyond our Control.
• Personal expenses, drinks, tips, etc.
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We will provide accommodations in Kathmandu and Lhasa on your choice. All the accommodation in the city and tour will provided on twin sharing basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost extra.
During Lhasa Everest Base Camp tour, we can enjoy Tibetan food, vegetables and beverages as well the more common international cuisine (Continental, Tibetan, Italian, Indian etc.). Breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be served during tour, only breakfast include at Kathmandu Hotel.
Spring (April and May), summer (June, July and August) and autumn (September, October and November) are the best seasons for this Lhasa to Everest Base Camp to Lhasa Tour. We can also equally enjoy this trip during winter months though it depends the place that located at different latitude, each place has its own distinct weather and climate. Thus, the best time to visit those places of interest also varies.
With an average temperature, visitors can enjoy most warm days and cool nights during the year. In summer everything looks perfect. Trees turn green and flowers begin blooming. Meanwhile, oxygen level in summer is twice higher than in winter. Moreover in the different festival time, every places has offer an excellent chance to participate in the folk activities with locals.But for the natural scenery winter is not so vibrant as summer.
Packing List
Essential Items:
-Warm Jacket
-Waterproof jacket or poncho
-Mid-weight fleece or sweater
-2-3 Hiking shirts
-1-2 pair Hiking pants
-2-3 Non-hiking shirts
-1 Long-sleeve shirt
-1-2 Pairs non-hiking pants, shorts or skirts
-2-3 Pairs warm socks
-Warm hat
-Sun hat
-Long underwear (for high altitude)
-Gloves (for high altitude)
-Towel (preferably quick dry)
-Day pack
-Hiking shoes
-Sandals
-Sunglasses
-Water bladder or bottle
-Headlamp or flashlight
-Sun screen
-Lip balm
-Personal medications
-Camera
Non-Essential Items:
-Sleeping bag (can rent in Kathmandu)
-Trekking poles (can buy or rent in Kathmandu)
-Rain pants
Leaving items in Kathmandu:
You will be able to leave some of your non-valuable items at your hotel in Kathmandu when on the trek. You do not need to take everything trekking especially since there is a 12 kg limit that the porter will carry for you.
Tour in Lhasa Everest Base Camp is a medium thing with some of small uphill and downhill. Average fitness is required not to be in the pain. Make sure you have an average walking experience to enjoy the tour. Altitude will not be the major problem still drinking lots of fluids and going slowly is important to avoid altitude sickness. Your safety is of our major concern.
Your Tour guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since this adventure entails travelling in some remote regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. The Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Terms and Conditions
This agreement applies between you (client) and Mountain Word Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Limited, the owner of this website. Upon booking a trip with us, you are agreeing to be bound to the following Terms and Conditions. Both parties agree to these Terms and Conditions to resolve any legal or other disputes that may arise during the trip.
Payment
Within one week of receiving your trip confirmation from us, a 25% deposit of the total cost of your trip is required. The rest of the cost can be paid upon arrival.
Cancellation by the Client
In the event of the need to cancel your trip, you must contact us as soon as possible. The date on which we receive your cancellation request will determine the cancellation charge.
If you cancel your trip 30 days or more before your departure, you will receive a full refund minus the bank’s service charge and the cost of cancelling services booked. Cancellations less than 30 days before your departure will result in loss of deposit and the cost of the services booked.
The Client is strongly advised to take out trip cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking.
Please note that no refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
Cancellation by the Company
Mountain World Treks reserves the right to cancel any trip prior to departure due to reasons beyond its control (i.e. natural disasters, flight cancellation, consequences of strikes, wars, riots, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, weather conditions). In such a case, Mountain World Treks will refund the trip price or you are entitled to take an alternative trip of the same value within one year of your scheduled departure.
Changes to Your Itinerary
If you wish to make a change to your itinerary please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. If the itinerary amendment is made within 30 days of the trip departure, there may be an additional cost depending upon our arrangements.
In the case that Mountain World Treks needs to make an alteration to your itinerary we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternatives. Sometimes unavoidable circumstances arise that are beyond our control such as flight delays, weather, natural disasters and road conditions that will alter the planned trip. We will work as quickly as we can to make new arrangements that please everyone. Mountain World Treks will not be responsible for the additional expenses incurred from such incidents.
Mountain World Treks does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of missed international flights, but would assist to make alternative arrangements wherever possible. Because domestic flights in Nepal can often be delayed, we highly advise you to allow extra days upon arrival to and departure from Nepal to avoid having to reschedule a flight.
Price Changes
Due to various external forces, we may need to adjust our costs. We reserve the right to revise pricing under any circumstances. We will notify you if any of your trip costs change.
Passport and Visa
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas for the countries you are traveling to. Mountain World Treks cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entry to a country or places because you lack the correct visa documentation.
Travel Insurance
All clients must have a comprehensive travel insurance package. Your insurance must cover medical, personal accident, helicopter rescue, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, loss and theft of baggage. Please see our travel insurance page for more information.
Risks and Liabilities
We are committed to providing the best services and take the necessary precautions so that your trip runs smoothly. However, many things are beyond our control.
Some of our trips may be unsuitable for clients due to age, mobility, pregnancy or physical or mental conditions. The client must notify us at the time of booking of any medical, physical or mental conditions which may affect their ability to participate in all aspects of the trip. Failure to notify Mountain World Treks of any such condition may result in trip cancellation and loss of fees.
We are not liable for providing and special facilities or requests of the client unless we have agreed to do so in writing.
Mountain World Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip.
Communication
All communication, unless otherwise stated, should be sent to info@mountainworldtreks.com or be made by phone.
Updating Terms and Conditions
The Company reserves the right to update and amend these terms and conditions at anytime.
Nepal Visa Information
There are two ways to obtain a tourist visa for Nepal, either at a Nepalese Embassy before arriving or upon arrival at one of the many entry points.
Visa before arrival:
Visitors can visit their closest Nepalese Embassy to apply for a visa. Usually your visa can be approved the same day if it is not very busy. It is possible to fill out the application online before visiting the embassy to speed up the process.
Visa on arrival:
Visas are granted to visitors upon arrival in Nepal. The same process applies to arrival by air and land. Immigration offices can be found at Trivhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu and the following land crossings:
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Belahia Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Gadda Chouki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
Visa fees:
US $25.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with multiple entry;
US $40.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with multiple entry;
US $100.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with multiple entry.
Renewing your visa:
If you want to extend your visa, you can go to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. It usually only takes a few hours and you can fill out the application online beforehand to save time. The visa costs US $30 for 15 days and US $2 for every additional day.
What to bring:
-A copy of your application
-Passport
-A copy of your passport
-A passport size photo
-Cash
Travel Insurance
To join one of our trips you must have travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure that your insurance provides sufficient coverage appropriate for the activities included in the trip. We advice that your insurance covers the following:
Medical expenses
Helicopter rescue
Trip cancellation
Travel delays and missed departures
Loss and damage of baggage
Please print a copy of your insurance information and policy and bring it with you to Nepal.
Many of our past clients have used World Nomads as their travel insurance company.
Booking Information
Please fill out the form below to book your trip.
Payment
Within one week of receiving your trip confirmation from us, a 25% deposit of the total cost of your trip is required. The rest of the cost can be paid upon arrival.
Deposit payments can be made by wire transfer to our company bank account or through a money transfer company like Western Union.
Company Account Information:
Bank Name: Nepal Investment Bank Ltd
Account number: 01601010023409
Account name: MOUNTAIN WORLD TREKS AND EXPEDITION PVT
Swift code: NIBLNPKT
Bank Address: Ganeshman Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Website: www.nibl.com.np
Upon arrival, the rest of the payment can be paid by cash or credit card. Please note that there is a 4% service charge for all credit cards. If you prefer to pay in full before you arrive, you can do so through wire transfer.
