Total days including Lhasa and Tsedang, 15 days. Every Dalai Lama visits the Oracle Lake at least once in his lifetime. Described as the life-spirit of Tibet, Lhamo Lhatso lies hidden in the high mountains, and its waters are famous for visions indicating the rebirth of the Dalai Lamas and the future of Tibet.

One of the most popular Lhasa valley treks, this follows the ancient pilgrimage route that linked Tibet’s first monastery Samy with the holy city of Lhasa. Taking seven to nine days, this trek crosses a 5000 metre pass and starts in the Gyama valley, the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo, Tibet’s most famous emperor. The trek ends at Samye, where time can be spent exploring the meditation caves and the eighth century monastery.

Relatively unknown and not as frequented as the well-established Rongbuk and Khumbu routes to Everest, the Kangshung valley offers an exciting alternative trek to Everest. In the early days, when the British first climbed Everest from the north, the expedition members often slipped over a pass into this verdant valley to rest and recover from their climbs. Trips begin with the flight to Lhasa where several nights are spent exploring and acclimatizing, then you driv along the highway through the ancient trading towns of Gyantse and Shigatse until Kharta is reached where yaks are rounded up and the trek begins. More lush and beautiful than the barren, glaciated north side of Everest, the Kangshung or East Face of Everest offers spectacular mountain views, pristine forests, rivers and glaciers. 20 – 22 days.

The Ultimate pilgrimage trip, the camping trek of Mt Kailas (Kang Rinpoche) and Lake Manasarovar, can be done either by driving to the mountain or walking from the Simikot/Humla region of Nepal. Traditionally considered the navel of the unverse, Mt Kailas, is the physical and metaphysical centre of the world to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpos. Meru or Sumeru in Sanskrit, Kailas or “Shining Crystal” in Hindi, Buddhists, and Kang Rinpoche, “Jewel of the Snows,” in Tibetan, the mountain rises 21, 850 feet ( ca 7300m ) and forms an impressive monolithic symbol that can be seen from all directions. Our trekking trips include the traditional circuit of the Holy Mountain and visits to the monasteries and holy spots along Lake Manasarovar as well as the lost city of Tsaparang in the ancient Guge kingdom of Tibet.

One of the most popular Lhasa valley treks, this follows the ancient pilgrimage route that linked Tibet’s first monastery Samy with the holy city of Lhasa. Taking seven to nine days, this trek crosses a 5000 metre pass and starts in the Gyama valley, the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo, Tibet’s most famous emperor. The trek ends at Samye, where time can be spent exploring the meditation caves and the eighth century monastery.