This trek starts 50 km North East of Lhasa. It takes 4/5 days to complete this trek and you have to cross two passes around 5000m. They are Shug- la and Chitu-la. This is a very popular trek in the U region connecting two of Tibet's most famous monasteries. April till mid of October is the right time to do this trek.

A wild and scenic trek this trek starts from Tsruphu monastery at 4,500 m crosses Lasaa la at 5,300 m then winds through a series of remote valleys to Yangpachen monastery, set in the Yangpachen valley at the foot of the Nyanchhan Thanglha. Yangpachen is headed by Samar Rimpoche, a leading lama of the Kagyupa order who is based in India. This is 3/4 days trek and the best time to undertake this trek is between April to mid of October.

This trip is visiting the highest mountain in the world and winding up with a visit to a holy city of Lhasa. It is a spectacular trek journey visiting Everest from the other end. You will also be visiting Rongbuk, formerly the site of the highest monastery in the world at 5030m. Our trip winds up a trip to some lavishly decorated huge monasteries and temples, saffron coloured monks, ever smiling people and their typical lifestyle and above all, the challenging Himalayas.

The trek described in this program is from Shegar and ending at Tingri. The trek features spectacular views of Himalayas from Stark desert valleys. The northern flanks of this grand massif are unobstructed by neighbouring peaks or ridges allowing excellent views of the entire mountain from Rongbuk. You need to be physically fit in order to undertake this trip, the walking starts from around 4400 m and goes up to 5200m and the temperature even during the summer can go real low.

Eight days trek from Kharta to Kangshung, the eastern face of the Everest, is one of the most gorgeous in the world. The region has holy lakes, mountains and the sacred "Kharta Thechu" the long life water spring. The trail to the eastern face, Kangshung valley, goes through forests of fir, cedar, bamboo and dwarf rhododendron. We return to Kharta through Kangshung Valley east of a camp below the 17500 ft Langma-la pass. You have fantastic view of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu.

Mount Kailash which in the west of Tibet is one of the most sacred mountains in the world. Over a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed here to pay homage to the mountain mystery circumambulating it in ancient ritual of devotion that continues till todate. For Hindus it is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, one of the Gods of Hindu Trinity and every Hindu longs for a holy dip in Mansarovar lake which is the seat of the legendary Rajhansa and blue lotus. "Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati stayed in this lake in the form of Rajhansin each others company for a thousand years" mentions Skanda Purana. For Buddhist circumambulance of Kailash one hundred and eight times makes one attain Nirvana-freedom from rebirth. The trek around Kailash takes three days and the highest point of the trek is crossing over Drol-ma pass which is at 5550m. We have a rest day at the Mansarovar lake and we do some hike around the area and visit Chu Gumba which is just nearby.

This trek will take you to 2000 sq km Namtso lake north of Lhasa. Namtso, known as the heavenly lake, is the largest saltwaterlake in Tibet. Namtso occupies the south-east corner of the Chang Thang, the almost endless northern plains of Tibet. Namtso trek offers you an excellent view of the sparkling water, the varieties of birds and the Nianqingtangla mountain behind. We end this program with a visit to Damshung and Reting monastery. Notice: This trek can also be done by flying in and return by overland. The above program is based on fly in and fly out.