BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, located on the north bank of Lhasa River with a history more than 1300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and religious center of Tibet. Lhasa in Tibetan means “the holy place”, or “the land of gods”. As early as seventh century after the emperor Songtsen Gampo unified the whole of Tibet, he moved his capital from Yarlong to Lhasa and founded Tubo Kingdom. It was said that Lhasa was only a wasteland full of grass when princes Wencheng reached Tibet from Xi’an. Later, the famous Jokhang temple was built.

Pilgrims from all over Tibet visit this precious sight, many hotels and residences were built around Jokhang temple, then the embryo of the old township of Lhasa was formed. The red hill that the Potala Palace rides and probably the site of the earliest settlement at Lhasa was built by emperor Songtsen Gampo, construction work of temple’s and palaces have been done during that period of time. Therefore Lhasa, the famous city on the highland came into existence. Lhasa was peacefully liberated in 1951. There are 7 counties and 1 district under the municipality, the Total City area covers 29539 square km and urban area covers 523 square km. Today, Lhasa is a town of over 400,000 inhabitants. Among them nearly 130,000 are city residents. There are 31 nationalities in Lhasa, Tibetans accounts for 87 percent.

Lhasa stands at 3650 meters above sea level. It is one in the highest cities in the world, Lhasa River runs through the city from east to west, also the physical feature of Lhasa stands from east to west. The climate of Lhasa is semi arid and monsoon. It has 3000 hours of sunshine per year; it is praised as Sunshine City. The annual rainfall varies from 200 mm to 510 mm, mainly from June to September. The highest temperature of Lhasa is 28′C, while lowest is -14′C, during winter temperature falls down to zero degree Celsius mainly because of the thin air, it is dry and windy in winter and spring, Lhasa has 100 to 120 frost free days a year.

Lhasa, now a days has its own modern industries, namely, electric power station, mining, machinery repairing, food processing, textile, building material, printing, arts and crafts and many other small and large scale industries. The national handicraft productions are carpets, which are famous domestic production in both national and international markets, which are popularly welcomed by many countries. Tents, waist knife, wooden bowl, Gold and silver ornaments etc. with unique feature are also well received by various people.

There are more than 1000 shopping place in Lhasa and the goods are abundant, programmed and computerized telephone is quite popular. Also mobile telephone payer, IDD, photographic fax have also been introduced, with the existence of this communication facility, it has become very convenient to connect with the other parts of the world. The science research institute, education centers, sports, culture, medical care, maternal and child hygiene, banks, libraries, parks, etc. All kinds of public facilities are completed.

The famous such as Qinghai- Tibet, Sichuan-Tibet, and China-Nepal, motor able roads are passing Lhasa, making it the transport hub, there are dozens of hotels and guesthouses and more than 20 travel agencies. Which have high standard of reception capacity with having best needed service facilities and strong nationality feature apart from famous sightseeing such as Potala Palace, the central Jokhang Temple, Drepung monastery, sera monastery, Dragon King Pool Park, there are nearly 80 small monasteries and historic centers in city.

Soon after Chinese government adopted the new policy of reform and opening to the outside world, travelers from many countries started to pour into Lhasa. Now the tourist industry is booming and anticipated a glorious future.

Lhasa has been a remote dream for many travelers who have yearned to see its old culture, mysterious religion, magnificent scenery and peculiar folklore with their own eyes. Recently city municipality has opened some more tourist attraction sights, namely, Tibetan traditional arts and crafts gallery, museum, picnic spots and parks.

Lhasa, with its natural and special highland beauty, is always waiting and welcoming more travelers and friends. 

ZHANGMU/KAILASH/LHASA ( Potala & Mt.Kailash ) FLY OUT TREK-TOUR ITINERARY

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet at the airport transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu free day
03. Drive to Zhangmu overnight in Nyalam Guest House
04. Drive to Saga via Pigutse and camp.
05. Drive to Mayumla Camp.
06. Paryang Camp.( 4300mt.)
07. To Darchen Overnight in Dharpuche Camp (4500 mt.)
08. Saka dawa festival
09 Dira Phuck (4800mt.)
10 Zutul Phuck (4900mt.) cross Dolma La pass (5630 mt.)Camp on the way to Zada.
11. Zada overnight in Guest House.
12. Visit Toling Tsaprang, camp on the way back to Kailash.
13. Lake Manasarova camp by the lake side (4440 mt.)
14. Paryang. (4300mt.)
15. Drongba Camp.
16. Sangsang Camp.
17. Shikstse Overnight in Hotel.
18. Visit Tashilunpu Monastery, The Palace of Panchen Lama and the local market.
19. Drive to Gyangtse visit the Kumbum Monastery and the stupa.
20. Drive to Lhasa via Yamdrog Lake.
21. Sightseeing in Potala Palace, Sera monastery, Jokhang Monastery.
22. Visit Drepung Monastery,Norbulingkha, Bakhor.
23. Kathmandu by Air and transfer to Hotel on bb basis
24. Kathmandu free day
25. Departure to…

 

SIMIKOT/MT.KAILASH/ZHANGMU ( Lake Mansrovar & Dolma La) TREK ITINERARY

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu MTM, staff meet at airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu free day
03. Nepalgunj by Air and Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
04. Simikot by Flight Camp at Majh Govan Camp
05. Danda Kermki Camp
06. Yalabang visit Gompa camp (2950mt.)
07. Thum Kot camp (2800mt.)
08. Yeri Camp before the Village
09. Ship Shipe Camp
10. Hilsa Camp (Cross Nara La (4450mt.)
11. Taklakot by drive and overnight in Local guesthouse.
12. Drive to Lake Mansrowar Camp (4440mt.)
13. Drive to Zada overnight in Guest House.
14. Visit Toling and Tsaprang Camp on the way to Kailash.
15. Darpuche Camp see Saka dawa festval( 4600mt.)
16. Diraphuck (4800mt.)
17. Zutul Phuck (4900mt.) cross Dolma La pass ( 5630mt.)
18. Camp by the Mansrovar lake side.
19. Drive to Paryang and camp. (4300mt.)
20. Saga and camp. (4300mt.)
21. Nyalam Overnight in Hotel
22. Kathmandu by overland
23. Kathmandu free day
24. Departure to.

ZHANGMU/KAILASH/ZHANGMU ( Tigri & Toling) Itinerary

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel in basis.
02. Kathmandu free day
02. Kathmandu free day
03. Nyalam by Vehicle Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
04. Pigutse Camp
05. Mayumla Camp.
06. Paryang Camp.(4300mt.)
07. Darpuche Camp see Saka Dawa festival(4600mt.)
08. Dira Phuck (4800mt.)
09. Zutul Phuck (4900mt) Cross Dolma La pass (5630mt.)
10. Camp on the way to Zada.
11. Zada Overnight in Guest House.
12. Visit Toling and Tsaprang Camp onthe way back to Kailash
13. Lake Manasarova Camp by the Lake side.(4440mt.)
14. Drive Paryang
15. Pigutse
16. Nyalam
17. Kathmandu by Vehicle and overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
18. International departure to.

SIMIKOT/KAILASH & LHASA ( Norbu Linkha & Jo Khang ) TREK TOUR ITINERARY

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu free day
03. Nepalgunj by Flight overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
04. Simikot by flight and Camp at Majh Govan
05. Past Danda Kermi Camp (2550mt.)
06. Past Yalabang Camp (2900mt.)
07. Muchu Camp (2800mt.)
08. Yiri after village Camp
09. Hilsa Camp Cross Nara La pass 4325mt.
10. Taklakot Overnight in Lodge
11. Mansrowar Camp (4440mt.)
12. Dharpuche Camp(4600mt.)
13. Rest day to Visit Festival
14. Dira Phuck (4800mt.)
15. Zutul Phuck Camp (4900mt.) (cross Dolma La pass (5630mt.)
16. Hor Camp north side of Mansrowar
17. Paryang Lodge ( 4300mt.)
18. Saga Camp
19. Lhatse Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
20. Sigatse Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
21. Gyantse Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
22. Lhasa Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
23. Lhasa full day Tour in Potala & Norbu Linkha. Evening in Bhakhor market O/N in hotel on bb basis.
24. Lhasa full day Tour Sera, Drepung , Jokhang Monastery O/N in hotel on bb basis.
25. By Air to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
26. Kathmandu free day
27. International flight to.

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS LHASA DRIVE IN / FLY OUT TOUR: ( Tsurpu monastery) Itinerary

Day O/N at Remarsk

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02 Kathmandu: free day
full day Tour Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapore city. Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
03. Kathmandu - Zhangmu: - (2500 m.) 115 Km.
meet (Nepal-Tibet) boarder after immigration formalities vernight in Zhangmu Hotel on bb basis.
04. Zhangmu - Xegar: - (4350 m.) 244 Km.
A total day’s mind blowing drive watching the gigantic Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest (8848 m.) if weather permitted. Two noted passes will be crossed namely the Nyalam (3800 m.) and Laungla (5050 m.). Overnight in Xegar Hotel on bb basis.
05. Xegar - Xigatze: - (3900 m.) 244 Km.
A full day drive via Lhatze crossing a (5220 m.) Lhakpa La Pass to Xigatze. On the way visit Shakya Monastery. Overnight in Shigatse Hotel on bb basis.
06. Xigatze - Gyantse: - (3950 m.) 261 Km.
A morning visit Tashilumpu Monastery of the Panchen Lama. Drive to Gyantse. Sightseeing to the Phalkor Monastery and the Kumbun Stupa. Overnight in Gyantse Hotel on bb basis.
07. Gyantse - Lhasa: - (3650 m.) 261 Km.
A scenic drive via passes Karo La (5010 m.) and Kam Bala La (4764 m). See and feel the fresh breeze of the Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa. Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
08. Lhasa: -
full day sightseeing tour in Lhasa of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Bhakor Market. Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
09. Lhasa: -
full day sightseeing in Tsurpu Monastery( If road is okey) and evening free for shopping. Overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
10. Lhasa - Kathmandu: -
Departure transfer to Lhasa airport by flight to Kathmandu. MTM staff meets at the airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
11. Kathmandu: -Free day, overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
12. Departure to…

 

12.DAYS TRIP TO EVEREST BASE CAMP ( Everest northface)
Itinerary

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu free day
03. Fly to Lhasa transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
04. Lhasa full day Tour in Potala Palace and Norbulinkha.
05. Lhasa full day tour in Sera, Drepung and Jokhang Monastery.
06. Drive to Tsetang via Samye Monastery O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
07. Visit Yumbhlhakhang explore the Chongy Valley.
08. Drive to Gyantse via Yamdrog lake O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
09. Morning visit Monastery and drive to Shigatse and visit Tashilumpu monastery.O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
10. Drive to Shekar O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
11. Drive to Everest base camp O/N in Rongbuk Guest House on bb basis.
12. Day hike around base camp
13. Drive to Nyalam and O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
14. Drive to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
15. Kathmandu free day
16. International departure.

BRIEF HISTORY OF TIBET: Inhabitants were in existence in Tibet since the latter part of the Paleolithic Age, which is considered as the opening curtain of the Tibetan history. By the Neolithic Age these inhabitants had scattered to a wider range of circle whose result had gradually led to the Tibetan race of the present generation.

In the 7th century a famous Tibetan King named Songtsen Gampo united the whole of the Tibet and established the Tubo Dynasty. In the 7th and 8th centuries respectively two Princesses from the Tang Dynasty had married Tibetan Kings. As a consequence the two peoples, the Hans and Tibetans became closer in relationship and further exchanges took place within political and economical affairs between the Tubo and Tang dynasties which gave creation to a beneficial condition for the development of the Tubo society. Tibet fell into a decentralization period for over three hundred years since the fall of the Tubo Dynasty caused by inner revolt of the common people. During this period the Tubo society took a change over from the slave society to the feudal society. In the mid - 13th century Tibet became subject to the Yuan Dynasty, whose central administration, passed the power to the Sakya for the over lordship of Tibet. In the latter part of the Yuan Dynasty, the Sakya’s rule over Tibet tottered and the Kagyupa Sect overtook the power and established Pagdu Dynasty. At the end of the Ming Dynasty and at the beginning the Qing Dynasty, the 5th Dalai Lama by the help of the Mongolian prince, Gorshi Khan, became the ruler of Tibet and established the Ganden Podrang
Administration which was recognized by the Qing central administration. The Central Administration of China, the Qing Dynasty, gave the over lordship of Tibet to the 5th Dalai Lama and established its representative in Lhasa called the “Amban” to supervise political affairs of Tibet in order to strengthen its control over Tibet. After 1911 Revolution the Republic of China established a working office in Lhasa to exercise its management over Tibet. In May 1951 concerning the method of liberation of Tibet, the 17 - Point Agreement, was signed between the Central People’s Government of China and the Local Government of Tibet that opened a new historical page over Tibet.

DREPUNG MONASTERY: Situated five-km distance to the western suburb of Lhasa at the foot of Mt. Ganpoi Uze. Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, founded Drepung Monastery in 1416 and the founder of Gelugpa Sect. The monastery, occupying an area of 250,000 square meters with a fixed number of 7,700 monks, is the largest monastery keeps plentiful historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts.
Maitreya ia a main relics of the Drepung Monastery. It is a Buddha of future, which is said that only seeing it would release one’s suffering.

JOKHANG TEMPLE: Situated in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple was built on mid of 7th century AD and later extended by successive rulers, it has now become a gigantic architectural complex. It is a four storeyed temple with splendid golden roofs. It has architectural feature of Tang Dynasty and also assimilated very much features from both Nepalese and Indian Buddhist temples. The murals in the temple mainly depict the life stories of historic characters. The temple houses many historical relics since Tang Dynasty and statues of King Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng, Princess Bhrikuti Devi, “Princess Willow” (a tree), and “The Uncle - Nephew Alliance Tablet” can be seen at the front gate of the temple.

NORBULINKHA: Norbulinka means “the jeweled garden”, was the site of the successive Dalai Lamas summer Palace. The garden cover as area of 360,000 square meters. The whole garden consists of two main parts - Norbulinkha at the eastern area and Jianseling Palace at the western area. Gesang Palace, Jianse Palace and Daktanmiju Palace are the main building in Norbulinkha. There are pine trees, cypress and some other trees as well as many different kinds of flowers. Some precious animals, like bear, are also raised in this garden. Norbulinkha has been classified as National preserved until relic and garden.

POTALA PALACE: The Potala, one of the most famous architectural works of our nation, is erected on top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. The word “Potala” comes from Sanskrit. In the 7th century, after the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo’s marriage with Princess Wenchen of the Tang Court, the Palace was built for meditation in the mid-17th century. It was rebuilt by the 5th Dalai Lama to its present size, and ever since it became the Winter Palace of the Dalai Lamas. The construction took fifty years from its beginning to completion. The Potala is divided into two sections, namely, the Red Palace and the White Palace. The total height of the Potala is 117 meters which is built in thirteen storeys, the length of the Palace from east to west has 400 meters and the breadth from south to north has 350 meters. The whole building is a structure of stone and timber. The topmost flat glistens with golden roofs. It is a majestic architectural work and the cream of Tibetan culture and a complex of Tibetan and Han culture.

RELIGION IN TIBET: Buddhism, with as history of some 1,300 years since its penetration into Tibet, has shaped a unique from “Lamaism”. Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and in filtrate on every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming itself a pearl of oriental Buddhist art in Chinese Buddhism. Tibetan architecture is rich in shapes, sumptuous and full of noble aspiration. The Potala Palace is built on the top of a hill and penetrates its dome into the sky. It’s the King of Tibetan architectural structures, carvings, murals, “thangkas” and skilled butter sculptures, and a vast accumulation of historical monuments which from a kind of religious art which is developed into a School of Tradition.
ETHNIC COMMUNITIES AND CUSTOMS IN TIBET
People living on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, have their own ways of living, marriage, burial or other ceremonies.

Tibetans call themselves “Bodpas”. They have a total population of 3.4 million among which 2.2 million are in the Autonomous Region. Tibetans mainly engage in agriculture, husbandry and handicrafts. Tsampa mainly (barley flour), beef, mutton, butter tea and barley beer are the main food and drinks. As for clothing, Tibetans wear cloaks made of woolen fabrics or lambskin. They love ornaments and women wear striped aprons. Nomads and people living in remote areas depend on their transportation on Yaks, Donkeys, Horses and Yakskin boats. Their marriage system mainly consists of monogamy. Tibetans don’t have surnames. Their names consist of four or two syllables chiefly adopting meaning from Buddhist ideas. Festivals in Tibet are in variety among which the grandest is the Tibetan New Year, followed by others such as’ Wangkor” festival and horse races. For the dead, sky burial, water burial, cremation and stupa burial are in practice, but the sky burial is the most popular of them all.

SCIENCE AND CULTURE IN TIBET: Along with the development of Tibetan history, Tibetans have created a unique science and culture of their own, which are important formations of the whole Chinese culture. The voluminous and magnificent historical documents, and cultural relics, humanist and folk literature presently in existence are the fruit of labor and wisdom of the Tibetans, also a treasure of the ancient Chinese civilization. Great volumes of scriptures such as “Kagyur” (translation of Commandments),” Tengyur” (Translation of Commentaries) “Four Tibetan Medical Tantras”, “The Happy Feast of Sages” “Biography of Bhuton” and “Biography of Milarepa” have been translated into many languages.

Science and Culture in Tibet include technology, medicine, grammar, logic, Buddhist philosophy, rhetoric, words and expressions, syntax, drama and astrology. Tibet is known as the sea of songs and dances: folk songs and dances are various in styles. Especially during the “Shoton Festival in August each year, everywhere is a scene of jubilation.

VISA, DOCUMENTS, BOOKING AND TERMS
You must be in position of a valid passport. We will obtain your visa for Tibet and require the following information when making your reservation. Full name as it appears in your passport, passport number, date of expire, place of issue, nationality, date of birth and occupation, two passport size photographs are also required. Addition, you must allow a minimum of one-week working day in Kathmandu for the visa to be physically stamped in your passport. And booking should reach us at least 45 days prior to tour departure date and More Than Mountain will process for visa.

CLIMATE: The climate can be extreme varying from 25c in the day time to 5c to 10c. At night winds blow at a speed of 60-80kms per hour and at times more. The best time to travel May to end of June and again during the month of September on the above program.

CLOTHING: Temperatures are pleasant at day and night (from 25degree to below 0 degree centigrade). Advice to wear warm clothes. Beside these normal clothes, the following items are recommended, down jackets, down paints gloves, well worm in walking shoes, sun hat, a raincoat or a folding umbrella, woolen socks and sweater and a light jacket with hoot.

INSURANCE: We recommend that you insure yourself against sickness, accident hospitalization, cancellation etc., as we do not accept all responsibility for damages of expenses, which may rises from mishaps to persons to their belongings during these pilgrimages.

BOOKING TERMS, CONDITIONS & VISA ARRANGEMENT:
A US$ 100 non- refundable deposit per person is required at time of booking. Balance payment 30 days prior to trip departure. More Than Mountain will process visa for which we require the following:

(01) Name (02) sex (03) Date of birth
(04) Profession (05) Nationality (06) Passport number

Cost of visa varies according to nationality. A normal visa fee is applicable if visa is processed in 3 days and US$ 30 additional fee is charge by the Chinese embassy for processing with in a day.
The Chinese embassy is open for visa purpose every Monday Wednesday & Friday.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS: As Tibet lies at over 12000 ft., you are likely to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, mild nausea and loss of appetite) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to a couple of days depending on the individual. Do not exert yourself and drink plenty of non- alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration is critical to acclimatization.

CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the Renminbi or Yuan. A US Dollar is equivalent to 8 Yuan approx. money can be exchanged at the Bank of China branches at Zhangmu, Shigatse and Lhasa.

Tibet Mountaineerig:

Everest 8848m. North Col. Expedition from TIBET Introduction: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) was determined using GPS satellite equipment on May 5, 1999. It was previously believed to be slightly lower (29,028 feet /8,848 meters), as determined in 1954 by averaging measurements from various sites around the mountain. The new elevation has been confirmed by the National Geographic Society (See the National Geographic Society’s Mount Everest site for more information). 

The first seven attempts on Everest, starting with a reconnaissance in 1921, approached the mountain from Tibet, where a route to the summit via the North Col and North Ridge seemed possible. All were unsuccessful. George Mallory, who spearheaded the first three expeditions, lost his life with Andrew Irvine during a failed ascent in 1924. Unsuccessful attempts continued through 1938, then halted during World War II. By the war’s end, Tibet had closed its borders, and Nepal, previously inaccessible, had done the opposite. Starting in 1951, expeditions from Nepal grew closer and closer to the summit, via the Khumbu Icefall, the Western Cwm, over the Geneva Spur to the South Col, and up the Southeast Ridge. In 1953 Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit. Day to Day Itinerary  
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu. Briefing and shopping.
Day 3: Kathmandu.
Day 4: Fly to Lhasa (3600m).
Day 5: Lhasa, visit Drepung and Sera monasteries.
Day 6: Lhasa, visit Potala, Jokhang and Barkhor.
Day 7: Free day in Lhasa
Day 8: Drive to Shigatse (3900m).
Day 9: Drive to Shekar (4350m).
Day 10: Drive to Base Camp (5200m).
Day 11-14: At the Base Camp
Day 15: Trek to intermediate camp (6200m).
Day 16: Advance Base Camp (6500m). 

Day 17-56: Climbing Period Everest 8848m. Day 57: Return to Advance Base Camp.
Day 58: Return to Base Camp.
Day 59: Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 60: Drive to Nyalam.
Day 61: Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.  

Shisapangma Expedition 8035 m. Expeditioin, TIBET  Introduction 

Among the 14 peaks over 8000 meters in the world, Shisha Pangma of 8012 meters ranks last. It happens to be the only peak lying entirely in Tibet. The climate of Shisha Pangma is quite close to that of Everest. The best timing for mountaineering activities comes each year in April, May and October, November. 

Day to Day Itinerary   Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu. Briefing, visa procedure and shopping.
Day 03 Kathmandu.
Day 04 Fly to Lhasa (3600m).
Day 05 Lhasa, sightseeing of Drepung and Sera monasteries.
Day 06 Lhasa, sightseeing of Potala, Jokhang and Bhakhor market.
Day 07 Lhasa, free day.
Day 08 Drive to Shigatse. (3900m).
Day 09 Drive to Shekar (4350m). Visit Tashilhunpo.
Day 10 Drive to Base Camp (4700m).
Day 11-13 Stay at Base Camp.
Day 14 to Advanced Base Camp (5600m).
Day 15 Advanced Base Camp. 

Day 16-34 Climbing Period Mount Shisapangma 8035 m. Day 35 Return to Advanced Base Camp.
Day 36 Base Camp
Day 37 Clean up Base Camp
Day 38 Drive to Nyalam.
Day 39 Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 40 Stay at Kathmandu
Day 41 Departure from Kathmandu.

Cho Oyu 8201 m.

Introduction

The sixth highest peak in the world, Cho Oyu, which means “The Turquoise Goddess” is known as the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from the world’s highest mountain, the Everest and the fourth highest, the Lhotse in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border. Its one of the towering peak that stands with Everest well above the surrounding mountains. Cho Oyu became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest’s north face.
The mountaineers who wish to climb 8000m peak, Cho Oyu will be their best choice since the mountain is straight forward to climb with minimal objective danger and less technically demanding. Cho Oyu has higher rate of success than other 8000m peaks simply because of the easy access to the base camp and short and all fixed technical sections during the climbing. Normally, three camps are set in the approach. From base camp, we trek to the advance base camp at 5,700m. We climb through steep moraines to a shoulder at 6,400m where cam I is set up. From here we climb up through the ridge and fix rope to climb a 50m high serac barrier split by a ramp to set up the camp II at about 7,000m. The climbing becomes easier and place our camp III at 7,500m on the north west face. The summit is a long way at the far end with huge snow fields.

Day to Day ItineraryDay 01:   Arrive Kathmandu .
Day 02-04:  KTM for official formalities and other preparation.
Day 05:  Drive to Zangmu.
Day 06:  Drive to Nyalam.
Day 07:  Rest at Nyalam.
Day 08:  Drive to Sekarjong.
Day 09:  Drive to Base Camp.
Day 10 - 12:  Rest at Base Camp.
Day 13:  Advance Base Camp.
Day 14:  Rest at Advance Base Camp.
Day 15 - 41:  Climbing.
Day 42:  Advance Base Camp.
Day 43:  Base Camp.
Day 44:  Clean up the Base Camp.
Day 45:  Drive from Base Camp to Nyalam
Day 46:  Drive to Kathmandu .
Day 47:  Kathmandu .
Day 48:  Departure from Kathmandu .