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- Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.
- Festival & Events
- Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 16
- Age range 18 to 65
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the holy city of Lhasa with a local guide
- Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
- Watch monks debate at Sera Monastery
- Trek through breathtaking landscapes to Mt. Kailash
- Experience the Saga Dawa festival with pilgrims
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa, transfer to the downtown (3650m / 60km). Yak hotel on BB
- Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing: Potala, Jokang temple and Bharkor. Yak hotel on BB
- Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing: Drepung and Sera monasteries. Tibet Heritage Hotel on BB
- Day 4 Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m / 280km) Yuthok Hotel on BB
- Day 5 Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m / 90km) Mansarovar hotel 3***on B.B
- Day 6 Shigatse - Lhatse- Ngamring Tso - Saga (4640m / 440km). Guest house on BB
- Day 7 Drive to Mansarovar - Chiu Gompa (4750m / 435km). Guest house on BB
- Day 8 Enjoy Kailash festival at Tarpoche - Dharchen. Guest house in Dharchen
- Day 9 Tarpoche - Dira Phuk (18Km / 5210m)
- Day 10 Trek to Zutrul Phuk (4810m) via crossing Drolma La Pass (5636m / 15km). Lodge on BB
- Day 11 Trek to Dharchen and then drive to Mansarovar - Baryang - Saga (4450m/435km). Lodge on BB
- Day 12 Saga - Lhatse - Shigatse (3900m / 405km). Mansarovar Hotel on BB
- Day 13 Drive from Shigatse to Lhasa (3650m / 430km). Tibet Heritage Hotel on B.B
- Day 14 Drive from Lhasa to Gongkar airport (3600m / 60km )
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
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Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.
Number of tours
53
Age Range
6 to 72 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
NepalHiking.com, established in 2003 by founder Tilak Thapa Magar, is a...
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- Overall RatingRather poor
- ItineraryBad
- GuideRather poor
- TransportRather poor
- AccommodationBad
- FoodRather poor
Karen· May 30th, 2024The trip seemed very poorly organised. Hotels were a few times overbooked. We had two reasonably good hotels in 15 days. The rest was crap. Overrunning toilets, no heating or airco, tv’s did not work, Wifi never worked, screaming and yelling from the staff all evening and nights long. Staff can’t speak a word of english. Beds were rock hard. Felt like just dump the tourist somewhere, as cheap as possible. Price/ quality did not match at all. We have seen Tibet mainly by endless busrides up to 12 hours a day. The bathrooms we had to use on the way were undescribably dirty and disgusting. The guide was good in doing the paperwork for the checkup's, and taking us from here to there but seemed not really involved in trying to get us the information we needed or telling us about Tibet, the people, the boeddhisme (where I came for!) We did the Kailash trek. I booked a horse in front because of my lungproblems. It seemed no one knew about this arrangement and because many people came to the Sagadawa Festival, there was probably no horse available. Same thing, I had to pay 450 dollar in front for a horse. And I had to pay approximately 1050 yuan for a someone who would carry my backpack. When we arrived at he Kailash all the horses were overbooked. I encouraged the guide to fight for it and he finally turned up with a very old and skinny horse and a boy from 12 years old to guide the horse. It was the boys first time. When we came to the Drolma pass the horse refused to walk any further. So I climbed the hill on my own and almost died 60 meters from the top. A german tourist/ docter helped me. She measured the oxygen in my blood (60!!) gave me oxygene and helped me te get over the top where i found people of my group who helped me another 6 km downwards over loose laying slippery rocks. No guide of the agency to find anywhere. Other tourists cane to my rescue. The agent I booked this Saga DawaFestival tour was Nepal Hiking LTD in Kathmandu, mr Tilak Thapa Magar. He did not answer the many questions I asked him, so I (so to speak jumped in the deep without knowing anything about what, why and when.) I tried a phonecall with the man but his english was so poorly, that did not work either. The confusion was about the question: would I travel directly to Lhasa or better to Kathmandu because of the reluctancy of the chinees to welcome foreigners to Tibet. Finally, He encouraged me to come to Katmandu first. So I changed my original flight from Adam to Lhasa into Adam to Kathmandu. Turns out I was the only one who made that choice, so I had to pay another €1000,- to get from Katmandu to Lhasa. Because I wanted single rooms, he also charged me €500,- extra. At the end of te tour my flight was cancelled from Lhasa to Kathmandu and instead I had to fly to Chengdu and from Chengdu to Kathmandu. ( in Kathmandu I have a retreat for 5 days now) A woman from the agency (the guide did not want to tell the name of the agency ??!) took care of that. But first, mr Tilak wanted €150 more to do so. That is where we stand now. I have no trust or faith what so ever because nothing in this trio worked out according to plan. All and all: the country Tibet with the mountains and the people and the display of boeddhisme I was able to see. But the trip itself was a accumulation of stress and sorrow. Extra costs: €1000 for the unnecessary flights Kathmandu - Lhasa and back. €150, extra for a flight to chengdu- Kathmandu ( because the flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu from Himalaya Airlines was cancelled) $ 450 dollar for a horse that was to old and skinny to do the job. 1050 yuan to carry my luggage over the mountains which was done by car told the guide smiling. I would like Tourradar to react on this response.Show more
Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd. commented on this reviewDear Caren, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent experience with us. We understand your concerns and regret that aspects of the trip did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that most of the issues raised have... Show more
Trip date: April 2024
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Claudia
Asked on August 4th, 2023Is the flight by aeroplane from the Netherlands to Lhasa included in the price on the website from Tourradar or not? So, do I have to make my flight arrangements myself and pay for it separately??
Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written August 2023The flights to Lhasa is not included in the tour price. You have to purchase separately.
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Claudia
Traveler•Written August 2023Is it possible to arrive 3 days before the tour starts in Lhasa to be able to get used to the height. Can you organize a place to stay for me 3 days before the tour starts? And can you organise a permit for these extra days for me and a pick up place and a hotel?
- Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written August 2023
Yes, it's possible to arrive in Lhasa 3 days before the tour starts, and we will arrange accommodation for you during those days. We do also arrange permits. Please let me know the travel route you intend to take to reach Lhasa. Are you planning on traveling from mainland China?
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Robyn
Asked on June 25th, 2023I would like to do the Lhasa and Mout Kailash journey. I am 66 years old and I would like tot go in april 2024. I am 66 years old, have astma and artritis of hip and knee, so I need enough time to acclimatise for my lungs and a horse for the Kora to ride on occasionally. Is that possible?
- Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written June 2023
We understand your health concerns and are happy to inform that it is possible to arrange the trip according to your preferences. Considering your asthma and arthritis conditions, it is important to prioritize your well-being and ensure a comfortable journey. In April 2024, the weather and conditions in the region are generally favourable for travel. We can plan the itinerary accordingly, allowing for sufficient acclimatization periods to help your lungs adjust to the altitude. Regarding the Kora around Mount Kailash, we can arrange a horse for you to ride on occasionally, providing you with the necessary support and comfort during the journey.
- Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written June 2023
In 2024, the Saga Dawa Festival will be celebrated on May 23rd, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. Our exclusive tour for this special occasion will occur from May 13th to May 31st. As for the group size, generally, we strive to maintain small group sizes of 12, ensuring a more personalized and intimate experience. Regarding the language, our guides are proficient in English, ensuring effective communication and a smooth journey for all participants.
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Robyn
Traveler•Written July 2023What garrantees do you give to your customers about the trip you offer. I mean garrantees about knowing for sure that the trip will take place from 13th of may untill the 31th. That the transport and english speaking guide will be arranged. What about, if the chinees don't provede the right permits, things like that.....
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Robyn
Traveler•Written July 2023What is the price of the 14 days Kailash Saka Dawa Festival tour in Tibet in may 2024. I cannot find it.
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Robyn
Traveler•Written July 2023Please add a single travelers arrangement. Single room where possible.
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Robyn
Traveler•Written July 2023Thank you for your answer. Another question: The boeddhist Saga Dawa festival is each year on a certain date. Can you tell me wich date it is in the year 2024? Next question: How big is the group we are travelling in and does the guide speak english?
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