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Specializing in adventure, cultural tours and eco-travel, Himalayan Kailash has served travelers to the Himalayas since 2001 with operations in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. We offer a comprehensive list of services to facilitate a trouble free and memorable travel experience. Flexible itinerary options are available to accommodate groups of all sizes with everything from luxury travel holidays to peak climbs and expeditions.

Our offices are conveniently located in the tourist centre of Thamel, Kathmandu. l 12 years of experience l Expert guides and knowledgeable support staff l Private fleet of tour buses, sedans and 4x4 vehicles

Nepal Trekking

Nepal is a virtual trekker’s paradise. With the vastness of the Himalaya spanning its northern border, there are limitless options to take to the trails and experience spectacular scenery and indigenous culture.

EVEREST

16 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek Venture into a world of stunning mountain scenery and rugged Sherpa inhabitants, Tibetan Buddhist monastic culture and epic glacial ice fields. We’ll follow the roaring Dudh Koshi river to its source in the Khumbu glacier bed surrounding Everest Base Camp. An ascent to the nearby lookout at Kala Patthar provides an incredible 360 degree panorama of the region.

Brimming with huge mountain scenery and a spectacular view into high mountain life, this journey to the base of the world’s tallest mountain remains uncontested.

EVEREST

17 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake and Chola pass SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345m): Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley: Day 03: Flight to

TENGBOCHE MONASTERY

Lukla (2804m), trek to Phakding:

The picturesque monastery at Tengboche, bedecked in intricate woodcarvings and hand painted mandalas, is the highest monastery in the region and one of the highest in the world. The town is reached via a stunning ascent from the airstrip at Lukla to the quirky bustle of Namche Bazaar, the region’s main commerce center, and upwards through Sherpa settlements, alpine forests and windswept yak pasture. Tengboche lies just beneath the breathtaking spur of Ama Dablam, which pierces majestically through shrouds of mist each morning as the monks begin their daily chant.

3 hours (2610m) Day 4: Phakding Namche Bazaar: 5 – 6 hours (3,440m) Day 5: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day Day 06: Namche Bazzar to Dole: 5 – 6 hours (4,200m) Day 07: Trek to Machherma: 5 – 6 hours (4,470m) Day 08: Trek to Gokyo: 5 hours (4,790m) Day 09: Gokyo to Dragnak : 3 hours (4,700m) Day 10: Trek to High Chola Pass and walk down to Dzonglha: 5 – 6 hours (4,830m) Day 11: Trek to Lobuche: 4 hours (4,910m) Day 12: Trek to Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep: 6 hours (5,140m) Day 13: Hike to Kala Pattar - Pheriche: 7-8 hours (4,240m) Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar: 7 – 8 hours (3440m) Day 15: Trek to Lukla: 5 – 6 hours (2,652m)

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1315m) Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m) and Trek to Phakding (2800m) : 2 hrs Day 4:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m): 6-7 hrs Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar (3440m) for acclimatization Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m): 5-6 hrs Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m): 5-6 hrs Day 8: Rest day at Dingboche (4260m) for acclimatization Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m): 5 hrs Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m) via Gorakshep ( 5170m): 7-8 hrs Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and trek to Pheriche (4243m): 7-8 hrs Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche (3867m): 4-5 hrs Day 13:Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m): 4 hrs Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m): 6-8 hrs Day 15: Lukla - Kathmandu: 30 min Flight Day 16: Departure

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300m) Day 17: Final departure.

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ANNAPURNA

19 Days

LANGTANG

12 Days

Annapurna Circuit

Langtang and Helambu Valleys

Traversing the Marsyangdi valley north of Pokhara, this trek travels through a dazzling array of diverse landscapes, climate zones and cultures. We’ll ascend through sub-tropical jungle and pastoral meadows to rugged high mountain plains where yaks graze under the shadows of soaring peaks, and finally across the epic Thorong La pass to make the return descent through Kali Gandaki, the world’s deepest river gorge. It is said that no other trek in Nepal provides such insight into the variety of cultural groups and scenery.

Short on travel time but tall on breathtaking scenery and cultural encounters, Langtang and Helambu valleys are just a day’s drive north of Kathmandu valley, yet a world away with their serene pastures, terraced hillsides and dramatic views of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. These less traveled regions are brimming with cultural sights among the comparatively isolated villages, and the surrounding scenery is as spectacular as anywhere in Nepal.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: A Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1315m) Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Syange (8 hrs) Day 4: Trek Syange to Chame (2710m) 5 - 6 hrs. Day 5: Trek Chame to Pisang (3200m) Day 6: Trek Pisang to Ngawal (3560m) Day 7: Trek Ngawal to Manang (3519m) Day 8: Manang (Acclimatize) Day 9: Trek to Yak Kharka (4010m) Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4600m) Day 11: Trek Thorong pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3900m) 7 - 8 hrs.

Day 12: Muktinath - Marpha (2670m) 8 - 9 hrs. Day 13: Marpha - Kalopani (2530m) 5 - 6 hrs. Day 14: Kalopani - Tatopani (1200m) 6 - 7 hrs. Day 15: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2850m) 7 - 8 hrs.

Day 16: Ghorepani - Tadapani (2710m) 6 - 7 hrs. Day 17: Tadapani - Ghandruk pokhara (850m) 5 - 6 hrs. trek then 1 hr. drive Day 18: Pokhara - Kathmandu by flight (25mins). Day 19: Departure

GHOREPANI & POON HILL Thought to be one of the best viewpoints in the Annapurnas, the view at sunrise over Poon Hill is utterly fantastic. This moderate trek begins just north of Pokhara, ascending a beautiful trail along the Modhi Khola, climbing above the roaring river through a string of rural hamlets as the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri loom over the horizon. On the return from Poon Hill we stop at Ghandruk village, the region’s famous Gurung settlement, where we’ll encounter a vibrant display of authentic rural Nepali lifestyle and culture.

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1315m) Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1960m) : 8 hrs Day 4: Trek from Dhunche to Syabru Gaon (1450m): 5:30 hrs Day 5: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2470m) : 6-7 hrs Day 6: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m) : 6-7 hrs Day 7: Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m) : 3 hrs Day 8: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion around Day 9: Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6 hrs Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi : 5 hrs Day 11: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus : 9 hrs Day 12: Departure

GOSAINKUNDA Though a trek to Gosainkunda can be completed in just 4 days, it’s often visited in combination with treks through Helambu and Langtang valleys. Gosainkunda lake lies among the boulder and ice fields at the glacial source of the Trishuli river, a rugged and starkly beautiful landscape punctuated by several brilliant turquoise mountain lakes. Gosainkunda is considered sacred and thousands of Hindus arrive on pilgrimage each year during the July/August full moon each year for Janai Purnima.

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Nepal Tours Nepal’s food, festivities, monuments and incredible history are a mixture that keeps travelers coming back for more. Witness the sights that continue to charm and fascinate people the world over.

Kathmandu Valley

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Dazzling sights are numerous around Kathmandu valley. The tremendous Buddhist stupa and surrounding monasteries at Boudhanath. The sacred temple compound at Pashupatinath, where the faithful departed are cremated on the banks of the Bagamati.

Swayambunath, the monkey temple, perched high above the valley with its all seeing eyes.

The ancient Kathmandu Durbar square where the living goddess Kumari resides among ornately decorated temples. And Nagarkot, a picturesque escape from the urban bustle, where a sea of mountain peaks spanning all the way to the mighty Everest rests majestically on the horizon. Our tour includes a guided visit to Kathmandu valley’s most revered places of cultural interest, alongside some of the best mountain scenery in the region.

Durbar Square in Bhaktapur is the best preserved historic royal compound in Kathmandu valley, and the surrounding maze of streets and markets contains some of the valley’s finest indigenous craftsmanship, with medieval architecture, stonework, wood carving and repousse dating back to the 18th century. Our day tour takes us through Bhaktapur’s historic urban plazas to the palace of 55 windows where we’ll marvel at the intricate wood carving and the impressive golden gate called Sunko Dhoka. There are numerous temples to explore within the main square before we visit Bolachhen, or Potter’s Square, where traditional potters practice their craft, and finally on to taste the luxuriously sweet and creamy juju dahi, Bhaktapur’s famous curd.

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu (1315m) Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing Day 3: Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park (6 hrs drive) Day 4: Royal Chitwan National Park Day 5: Chitwan to Lumbini (3-4 hrs) Day 6: Lumbini to Pokhara (7-8 hrs) Day 7: Pokhara sightseeing Day 8: Pokhara to Kathmandu (25 minutes flight) Day 9: Kathmandu sightseeing Day 10: Departure

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Tibet

LHASA

9 Days

KAILASH

18 Days

Lhasa

Mt. Kailash - Manasarover - Guge Kingdom

Translated literally to “land of the gods,” Lhasa, the administrative center of Tibet, is one of the world’s highest cities at 3,650 meters above sea level. The city is more than 1,300 years old and home to a number of fascinating monasteries and historical monuments. Our tour will take us to Potala Palace, a majestic fortress like structure dating back to the 7th century, which served as the former seat of the Dalai Lama. We’ll explore Jokhang temple in the old section of town, where locals hawk their wares in the nearby Barkhor market. Then on to some of the city’s revered monasteries where legions of saffron robed monks carry on the the rich spiritual tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Traversing the Marsyangdi valley north of Pokhara, this trek travels through a dazzling array of diverse landscapes, climate zones and cultures. We’ll ascend through sub-tropical jungle and pastoral meadows to rugged high mountain plains where yaks graze under the shadows of soaring peaks, and finally across the epic Thorong La pass to make the return descent through Kali Gandaki, the world’s deepest river gorge. It is said that no other trek in Nepal provides such insight into the variety of cultural groups and scenery.

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1315m) Day 2: Sight seeing in Kathmandu Day 3: Flight KTM-Lhasa Day 4: Lhasa sightseeing Day 5: Lhasa sightseeing Day 6: Lhasa to Samye Day 7: Samye to Tsedang Day 8: Back to Lhasa Day 9: Fly to KTM or onward destination

Lhasa - Shigate Day 1: Fly to Gonggar Airport Drive to Lhasa (3490 m) Day 2: Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Bakhor Market (3490 m) Day 03: Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (3490m) Day 04: Lhasa to Yamdrotso lake to Gyangtse to Shigatse Day 05: Shigatse to Lhasa Day 06: Departure

SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu (1315m) Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 3: Ktm to Kodari drive for 5 hrs then 30 mins to Zhangmu Day 4: Drive to Nyalam (1 hr) then acclimatize) Day 5: Drive to Saga Day 6: Drive to Paryang Day 7: Drive to Manasarover Lake Day 8: Drive to Darchen Day 9: Trek to Dirapuk (5000m) Day 10: Trek over Dolma La Pass (5650m) and trek down to Zudulpuk (4800m) Day 11: Trek to near Darchen, and drive to Tirthapuri (hot spring) Day 12: Drive to Tholing Day 13: Morning drive to Tsaparang (Guge Kingdom) Day 14: Drive to Saga Day 15: Drive to Nyalam Day 16: NyalamZhangmu-Kodari-Kathmandu (1315m) Day 17: Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 18: Departure

Simikot - Kailash - Guge Kingdom SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu ( 1315m) Day 2: Sight seeing in Kathamndu Day 3: Fly Ktm to Nepalgunj (1 hr) Day 4: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot (35mins) then trek to Majgaun (2700m) Day 5: Trek to Kermi (2690m) Day 6: Trek to Yalbang Chaur (2760m) Day 7: Trek to Tumkot Khola (2800m) Day 8: Trek to Yari (3450m) Day 9: Trek to Hilsa (3450m) Day 10: Trek to Sher then drive to Taklakot (3600m) Day 11: Drive to Manasarover Day 12: Drive to Darchen Day 13: Trek to Dirapuk (5000m) Day 14: Trek over Dolma La Pass (5650m) and trek down to Zudulpuk (4800m) Day 15: Trek to near Darchen, and drive to Tirthapuri (hot spring) Day 16: Drive to Tholing Day 17: Morning drive to Tsaparang (Guge Kingdom) Day 18: Drive to Saga Day 19: Drive to Nyalam Day 20: Nyalam-Zhangmu-KodariKathmandu (1315m) Day 21: Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 22: Departure FOR MORE INFORMATION, A DETAILED ITINERARY, DATES, AND TRIP AVAILABILITY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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