Tibet lies to the north of the great Himalayan range which separates Tibet from its neighbours India, Nepal and Bhutan. With its spectacular Himalayan mountain scenery and rich Buddhist culture, Tibet is a remarkable place to visit and an ideal take off point for a trek to Everest advanced base camp, or a Himalayan mountain bike cycle.
The heart soul and capital of Tibet is Lhasa, literally meaning 'Holy-Land', with a history of more than 1,300 years. Tibet hugs the northern border of Nepal and is part of the China land mass. In the 7th century AD, Tibet rose to prominence as an important center of administrative power when Songtsen Gampo, a local ruler in the Yarlung Valley, went aboutthe task of unifying Tibet. He built a palace on the site that is now occupied by the Potala and made it his capital.
The fifth Dalai Lama also made Lhasa his capital. He built his palace, the Potala, on the site of ruins of Songtsen Gampo's 7th century palace, Lhasa has remained Tibet's capital since 1642 Little is known of the origins of the Tibetans, but it is believed that they came from the nomadic, warlike tribes known as the Qiang.
This relaxed easy tour takes you through the bustling streets of Kathmandu to major sights such as the ancient city of Bhaktapur and on to Pokhara. It then heads to the famous Royal Chitwan National Park,
rich in plant and animal life, including one of the last populations of
single-horned Indian Rhinoceros
The Tamang Heritage trail is a newly opened trekking route in the northern Langtang region.
As descendants of the Tibetan people who settled in this region, the Tamang
culture is virtually untouched by western influence.
On this trek, you will get to experience the best of incredible scenery
and the depth of the culture of the people who live in this region.
Mera Peak is located at the head of the quiet and remote Hinku valley, an area of the Mount Everest region rarely frequented by trekkers or visitors.
There are many approaches to Mera; some are easy and some require the crossing of high and difficult passes.
It is a technical peak.
This is the most spectacular trek in the
Himalayas, along routes lined and carved out by beautiful,
multi-hued prayer flags and intricately carved Mani stones.
The Everest region is home to the wonderful friendly
Sherpa people, picturesque villages, and variety of
cultures.
Compared to the standard Everest Trek, this route is far
more challenging as the trek includes Gokyo Ri, Renjo La, Kala Patthar and a
high mountain pass, the Cho La at 5420m. That's 4 major high points over
5000m in one single trek, a considerable challenge especially to those
unaccustomed to high altitude travel.
This technical peak, involves steep sections, where the use of crampons,
ice-axe and ropes are necessary, and for this reason we use highly
experienced guides who know the mountain very well, to guide you to the
summit.
Variations include via
Everest base camp, or direct to
Island Peak
The Tilicho Lakes bike tour takes you into some remote regions of the Annapurna. We start biking from lowland paddy fields, steadily gaining altitude as we pass through oak and pine forests that eventually give way to the high desert country at Manang (3579m).
This is a strenuous biking route to high altitude.
The Dhaulagiri massif is one of the tallest and biggest mountain systems in the world, forty kilometres long and encompasses no fewer than fifteen 7,000 m. plus peaks.
The trek is an extended and strenuous trek, through high alpine pastures, high passes and serene, and uninhabited valleys.
Surrounded by spectacular vistas and rhododendron forests, which give way to bamboo groves, you will encounter the marvellous culture of the people, with a mix of Aryan and Mongoloid people.
This is relatively easy biking tour, but requires expertise in mountain
biking.
Heading out on this Everest Advanced Base Camp trek,
will take you up the North Face of Everest, to camp III. Heading out over the Tibetan Plateau, with an average altitude in excess of 3500m, Tibet is often described as the roof of the world
These incredible tours blend the beauty of Nepal with the mysticism of Tibet and the simplicity of the Tibetans living high on the Tibetan plateau,
And the highlight is that this tour takes you to Everest base camp itself.
Kailash means "Jewel of snow." It is striking in the way it rises high above the surrounding range and always remains snow - capped. Mount Kailash has a unique and distinct shape, with four sheer faces matching the cardinal points of the compass. It is also free standing, solitary.
Options via Zhangmu or
Simikot
The Kharta Valley Trek takes you to a seldom visited side of Everest, the eastern face known as Khangsung face. The trek entails extended days but the sights
along the way and of Everest are well worth every effort.
These incredible tours blend everything from
Ghanden to
Tsedang. You will experience everything from Tibetan monasteries, to endless vistas.
The tour will also take you across part of the Tibetan Plateau with
sightseeing both in Lhasa and en-route.
This mountain bike tour offers one of the world's longest and steepest descents
- a non-stop downhill that begins on the Tibetan Plateau and winds 1500 kms down to the fertile rice fields of Nepal. We will ride more than 1,100 km through Tibet on crushed stone roads and over spectacular mountain passes.
This amazing six-day trek takes you high into the foothills of the Himalayas, to an area where a multitude of crystal clear lakes shimmer in the bright sunlight. Located in the area of Thimphu and Paro, the Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek is one of the iconic trekking trails in Bhutan
The Jomalhari (Chomalhari) trek, is one of the most popular treks in Bhutan. This trek passes through fields
from Drukgyel Dzong into deep forested valleys, which gradually lead to high
mountain pastures.
This tour through the land of the Thunder Dragon takes us into Paro, in a picturesque valley. Paro is home to numerous monasteries, of which the most photographed is Taktsang Monastery, meaning Tiger's Nests. The Monastery literally clings to a vertical granite cliff drop of nearly 4000 ft. and overlooks the Paro valley and the river. Heading across Bhutan, we visit several monasteries, deep river valleys and ascend over mountain passes. One of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the subtropical area of Wangdue Phodrang with an ascent up Pelela Pass at 3340m where you can see wonderful view of Himalayan Mountains. We head via the Gangtey valley, winter home to the endangered Black Naked Crane.
