Day 01: Flight to Lhasa (3,595m)
Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. Take rest for acclimatization. Overnight hotel Dhod Gu or similar.

Day 02-03: At Lhasa

Visit the highlights of Lhasa such as Potala Palace, Jorkhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Overnight Hotel Dhod Gu or similar.

Day 04: Drive to Gyantse.( 3,950m, 260km, 6 hrs)

Drive to Tibetan town of Gyantse via the Southern Friendship Highway. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Himalayas and from Kamba La (4, 704m) and Karo La (5,045m). The road runs more than 40 miles along the bank of beautiful Yamdrok Tso Lake, which is the most scenic part of this trip. Overnight Gyantse Hotel.

Day 05: Drive to Shigatse (3,900m, 90km, 2 hrs)
After breakfast, visit the Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa and drive to Shigatse-the second largest city of Tibet. Visit Shalu Monastery which is about 20km before Shigatse and about 4 km off the highway. Upon arrival in Shigatse, check in hotel and visit Tashilunbo Monastery-the principal seat of Panchen Lama. Overnight Manasarovara Hotel.

Day 06: Drive to Xegar (4,050m, 250km, 6-7 hrs)
Drive to Xegar, also known as New Tingri. Take chance to hike Xegar Dzong overlooking the town. Overnight Qomolongma Hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Rongbuk Monastery (4,980m, 91km, 3 hrs)

About 6 km after Xegar, leave the Friendship Highway and head out towards Everest Base Camp. Drive over Pang La (5,120m) and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and Makalu etc. Explore the monastery and around. Accommodation Rongbuk Monastery Guesthouse.

Day 08: Drive to Tingri (4,390m, 145km, 4 hrs)

In the morning, hike 1 and ˝ hr to the base camp and enjoy the un-obstructed views of beautiful mountains from the base to the top. Return to the monastery, collect your stuff and backtrack to the highway and continue to Tingri for overnight.

Day 09: Drive to Saga (3,700m, 216km, 6 hrs)
Continue along the Friendship Highway. Just before Lalung La, the road bifurcates. Keep right towards Saga via Peikutso, a beautiful highland Lake. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Shisapangma. Overnight camp at Saga.

Day 10: Drive to Paryang (4750 m, 250 km, 8 hrs)
From Saga it is 145 km to Zhongba. The road is good and the trip can be completed in 4-5 hrs. From Zhongba onwards the southern road condition deteriorates but you are well compensated with the panoramic views of mountains on either side of the road. Overnight camp.

Day 11: To Lake Manasarovara (4,560m, 260 KMS, 8 hrs)
There will be several river crossings. Bridges are under construction. Drive past Mayum la (4600 m). The scenery is stunningly beautiful with panoramic views of the Himalayas. Overnight camp.

Day 12: An extra day in the Lake Manasarovara
Explore the shores of the Lake Manasarovara. Visit Chiu Gompa and take sulfur hot spring bath. Overnight guesthouse.

Day 13: To Darchen (4,560m, 30 km)
It’s a short drive to Darchen, the trail head and finish point. Take your time to visit the monastery at Darchen, while the crews assemble gears, arrange yaks, buy the fresh produce and so forth. Overnight guesthouse.

Day 14: Commence the Circumambulation Trek (6 hrs)
This Kailash circuit covers 53 kms and can be done in 3 days. We head west in clockwise direction and after a few kilometers the trail climbs up to a cairn at 4730 m from where the southern face of Mt. Kailash comes in to view. Overnight camp nearby Driraphuk Gompa.

Day 15: At Driraphuk Gompa.

Take an extra day in the Driraphuk Gompa for proper acclimatization. Explore the area around. Pilgrims perform rituals and meditation here. Overnight camp.

Day 16: Trek to Zuthulphuk Gompa (4,790, 6 hrs)
Toady we cross Drolma la pass (5630 M) and Gauri Kund Lake (5608 m) where Hindus worship and immerse themselves in the icy waters of the lake. Overnight camp.

Day 17: Finish trek and drive to Tirthapuri
The final end of the parikrama is an easy 2-3 hrs walk down to where the river emerges on to the Barga plain. We complete the circuit trek of Mt. Kailash and drive to Tirthapuri Hot springs. For pilgrims, Tirthapuri visit is a part of Mount Kailash pilgrimage and considered incomplete if you skip it.

Day 18: Drive to the Lake Manasarovara.

If you have still stamina, take Tirthapuri Kora, or drive to Lake Manasarovara and take rest.

Day 19-20: Back track to Saga.

Day 22: To Nyalam
Drive back and re-join the Friendship Highway near Tong La (5,120m). Cross the pass and descend to Nyalam, the last Tibetan town. Overnight guesthouse.

Day 23: Drive to Kathmandu

Drive to Zhangmu where you complete Chinese immigration/custom formalities and exit Tibet. Hop on Nepali transport and drive to Kathmandu.

Day 24: Service ends.

Accommodation in Tibet
Lhasa has a few Chinese managed 4 star hotels on the top end but we pick mid range Tibetan managed properties located in the Barkhor Area. We use Thangka Hotel, Dhood Gu, Tibet Gorkha Hotel and Yak Hotel which are 3 star standard properties with private bath. In Tsedang, we use Yulong Holiday or Snow Pigeon Hotel of 3 star standards. At Gyantse and Shigatse, we take the hotels of the top end, which are also 3 star properties. Rest of the places in central and west Tibet, we have mostly primitive guesthouses with share toilet. So, from Saga onwards, and Mount Kailash circuit trekking, we will set up tented camps. We will provide complete camping gears that include 2 persons sleeping tents, kitchen tent, dinning tent, toilet tent, camping chairs and tables, mattresses and kitchen utensils. On request, we can also provide sleeping bags but usually we recommend bringing your own.

Meals: Our tour features breakfast only when you are in the cities. Breakfast can be western or Chinese or Tibetan style.  There are choices of restaurants in the cities serving western, Chinese, Indian and Nepali dishes. You can expect to spend US$ 7 -8 per meal in regular restaurants. Meals in the hotels can be priced higher. During camping, there will be a special cook and some helps (depending on group size) to prepare 3 tasty, plentiful and nutritious meals daily with a variety of local and Western dishes. To start the day, breakfast consists of a choice of porridge, muesli and cereal followed by omelet, fried or scrambled eggs with chapattis or bread. Lunch is generally a selection of salad, cooked vegetable dishes, pasta and traditional breads. After a long day on the trail, dinner is a hearty 3-course meal - soup, followed by a variety of vegetable, meat, rice and pasta dishes and completed with a simple dessert.
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are also provided at all meals. We use as much fresh produce as possible and our cooks and kitchen crew maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and food preparation hygiene. Special dietary requirements can always be catered for.
Besides, its advisable to bring on your own some dry fruits, energy bars, chocolates, supplement vitamins etc to eat on the way.

Guide and Crews
Right upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you will be met by your guide who will accompany you throughout the trip. We pick knowledgeable, friendly and flexible guides who are also recommended by our former clients. The guide, beside working as an interpreter and giving a valuable insight into the Tibetan way of life, he helps you check in hotel, co-ordinates with drivers and other crews and deals with local bureaucracies as and when required. Your guide carries all necessary vouchers and documents required in connection of your trip. On trekking trips, besides guides there will be a special cook and additional helps depending on group size and animal drivers. The crews are responsible for setting up and breaking down camps. We do use pack animals (Yaks or ponies) to transport the gears and supplies during trekking. The drivers and animal drivers do not speak English but you will be impressed by their sense of hospitality and service.

Transportation in Tibet
There is rehabilitation works going on in Tibetan roads. So, at times, it can become quite rough and impassable for many vehicles, so for this reason we use Land cruiser 4WDs (Toyota 4500). These vehicles are extremely reliable and will make the journey as comfortable as possible. As for the trekking trips, depending on the duration of the trip, we might require to hire additional vehicle, usually a truck to transport gears and supplies to the trail head and again bring them back from the finish point. As road condition is not so good, we might come across flat tires or other mechanical issues but the driver will fix it while you are engaged in capturing the scenes. Usually, we drive 6 hours in average, stopping along the way for photography or places of special interest and also stop for tea and snacks and lunch and arriving in the destination usually by 4 or 5 pm.

About our Trekking Trips in Tibet
Our all trekking trips in Tibet are fully catered by our qualified and experienced crew from Tibet. Depending on group size, we may also hire professional Nepali Sherpa Crews who are well renowned for organizing trekking trips. We hire English speaking Tibetan Guide for all our trips but on large expeditions, there will also be a Nepali Leader who will be responsible to control the trekking arrangement part.
A typical trekking day begins with a hot cup of tea or coffee served at your tent early morning. You are provided a bowl of hot water for washing. You will pack up your stuff and appear in the breakfast table by 7 or 7.30am. We leave the campsite usually from 8 to 8.30 am for days trekking. Your luggage is carried by porter or pack animal and all you need to carry is a small daypack containing a water bottle, camera, sun cream, hat, rain-jacket and a warm jumper, just in case. The afternoon's walk is generally shorter and we arrive at camp in time for a nice cup of tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the nearby villages, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book or give hands to the kitchen crews to add your taste. Dinner is usually served between 6 and 7pm and after dinner, the evening is often spent playing cards or talking with the crews. If it’s a large group, the crews might take initiative in singing and dancing before turning into the tent for a well-earned sleep.

Health Issues
There are no mandatory vaccination required to travel to Tibet but you may consider vaccination against rabies and Hep A. Travelers with cardiac-pulmonary issues or any other medical conditions are recommended to consult their physician before you sign up a trip to Tibet. The main health consideration in Tibet is altitude related illness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may experience some mild symptoms initially, such as headache, lethargy, nausea and sleeplessness, but these should lessen within a few days. A supply of bottled oxygen is carried in the vehicle at all times should it be required. We also carry a Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) on all our Tibet treks. We also carry basic first aid kit, but it’s good to bring your own as well. Hotels in Lhasa are equipped with oxygen. Doctors will also be available on call. 
Based on our experience, less than 1% percent of our clients got altitude sickness but that was nothing serious. In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which generally does not happen; you shall be driven by a land cruiser to nearest Nepal border or flown out of Lhasa. It’s recommended that you should bear a valid travel insurance covering emergency medical transportation.
You should start some physical exercises like jogging, swimming, cycling, hiking and aerobics about several weeks ahead of the trip that keeps you fit and lessens the chance of getting altitude sickness. You should have a good sleep the night before you fly to Lhasa and take complete rest on the first day. Its also advisable to drink 3-4 litres of water daily and consume liquid food.

Best Time to Trek in Tibet
While trekking trips can be undertaken from April through late October, May, June, September and early October are the best period. High Himalayas blocks the monsoon cloud and Tibet is generally dry but still there is some chance of rain during July and August. Trekkers must be prepared for the extremes in climate, even in the middle of the summer. Weather can change very quickly and unexpectedly. Night temperatures at 4500m (14,760ft) and above can fall below freezing even in July and August and its very much windy on high passes.

Clothing
During the day a light shirt or jumper and lightweight pants will be suitable, but a warm fleece or down jacket is recommended for the evenings. Below is the general clothing and equipment list for trekking in Tibet.

* Down jacket or warm fleece top
* Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
* Cotton shirts (short and long sleeved)
* Warm and cotton trousers
* Sun polarized sunglasses
* Beanie or warm woollen hat and gloves
* Scarf (to keep out dust as well as cold)
* Sandals (flip-flops)
* Towel
* Sleeping bag (for camping/trekking)
* Rain jacket
* Strong sun cream and lip protector
* Moisturizer
* Water bottle
* Camera (and plenty of film and spare batteries)

Getting into Tibet
You can enter Tibet from major Chinese mainland cities as well as from Kathmandu of Nepal. Flights from Bangkok, Hong Kong and from many Chinese cities connect at Chengdu. You can also travel overland from Kathmandu, Nepal. 

Chinese Visa and Tibet Permits.
Chinese visa and Tibet Permits are not that complicated as they sound to be. If your travel begins in Nepal, we will have to pre-process your visa application but final visa work will be done in Kathmandu upon your arrival only. We will take care of all the visa works. If your travel begins in Bangkok or Honkong or any mainland Chinese cities, all you have to care is obtain Chinese visa on your own from the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate in your come country and provide us a copy of it about a month ahead of your travel. Then, leave rest of things to us.

Tour Deposit US$150
Final Payment: Balance payment is due 60 days prior departure. Payment schedule may vary with customized and private trips on case to case basis. If your trip involves internal airfares or train tickets, we may have to purchase the tickets within the deadline given by the airlines and we may request you the cost of the ticket along with tour deposit.

Notice of cancellation and refund request must be received in written form.
Cancellation Fee 90 day prior departure, US$ 30 admin fee, 60-89 days prior departure US$ 250 or 25% of the land cost whichever his higher, 45-59 days prior departure US$ 450 or 50% of the landcost which ever is higher, 30-44 days prior departure US$ 600 or 75% of the landcost whichever is higher. Cancellation received less than 30 days attracts 100% cancellation fee.
Airlines, trains, hotels and government controlled destinations may have their own cancellation and refund policies which will supersede High Asia Tour’s Cancellation Policy to the extent of their difference.