Snow Lion Journeys

The Basics

DURATION—30 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

TREKKING—approximately 18 days

PRICE—$5,500

This covers:

Arrival/departure transfers in Kathmandu & Lhasa.
Twin sharing accommodations at Yak Hotel or similar in Lhasa and other enroute hotels/guest houses on full board basis.
Trekking & camping arrangement backed by Sherpa crew on full board basis.
Transportation inside Tibet by Land Cruiser (1 car per every 4 persons) and a support truck for Nepalese crew and equipment.
All applicable entrance fees to sightseeing places.
Necessary yaks and yakmen/women for Kailash khora.
Applicable Travel Permits & Tibet Visa fees.
Transportation Zhangmu/Kathmandu by private vehicle.
Insurance for Nepalese crew.
Bring at least $125 in small American bills for tipping at the end of the trip.
In Kathmandu you may stay at the Hotel Marshyangdi in Thamel for about US$20 per person sharing a twin on B&B plan. I can also book you into the Sugat, which is more primitive for around US$10 to US$15 on Basantapur Square next to Durbar Square. There are ensuite bathrooms. With a shared bath it gets a lot cheaper, around US$5. There is a lovely roof garden, which looks down on the Square. Breakfast can be ordered up.

STYLE—camping with Karen Swenson as leader

AIR FARE—not included. The airfare costs from the US to Kathmandu should be around $1,500. I use Korean Air but would suggest combing the net.

EXTRAS—Flight Kathmandu/Lhasa: US$ 267
Tibet Visa Fee: US$65 per person
Single Supplement: US$390 for single room and tent in Tibet.