The classical trek to Everest begins from Tingri crossing over the Lamna - La pass (5060m) to Dza-Rongphu. Continue your journey to The forbidden city of Lhasa.

DAY 01 KATHMANDU- NYALAM
Early morning drive from Kathmandu (4500 ft, 1371 m) to frontier town of Nepal, Kodari. From here we walk a short distance across the friendship bridge to meet the guide from our Tibet agent. Then drive for about ½ hour(12 KM) to Zhangmu (7545 ft, 2300 m). after custom and immigration formalities, drive to Nyalam ( 11660 ft, 3534 m). Total distance 157 Kms, 98 miles ( approx 9 hrs). Stay at Guesthouse.

DAY 02 NYALAM
Rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization.

DAY 03 NYALAM- SAGA
Drive to the first high pass of Lalung La (16665 ft, 5050 m). From here a superb view of high Himalayas can be seen from Gaurisanker, Shisapangma to Langtang Himal. Drive past Khunmen Tso, Sinling, Karru Ongchen and arrive Paigutso ( 14540 ft, 4406 m) Continue driving to Saga ( 14080 ft, 4267 m). Camp before or after crossing Bramhaputra River by Ferry. Total distance 232 Kms, 145 miles( approx 8 hrs). Overnight- tented Camp.

DAY 04 SAGA- PARYANG
Drive through the windswept territory passing many villages and camps of Yak herders with distance view of snow capped mountains. Have launch at old Tongba ( 14180 ft, 4300 m) 144 Kms, 90 miles from Saga. Drive for another 100 Kms, 62.5 miles and arrive Paryang ( 14360 ft, 4315 m). Stay at tented camp.

DAY 05, PARYANG- HAR QU
From Paryang drive to Mayum river( 15280 ft, 4630 m ) for 112 km, 70 miles and have lunch. After this continue driving crossing Mayum La pass( 17160 ft, 5200 m) and arrive Hor Qu(14400 ft, 4364 m) a small town. Distanceis 119 km, 74 miles. Today is the day when you will have the first sight( Darshan) of Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar take from the way to Hor Qu. Stay at tented camp.

DAY 06 FREE DAY Free day to rest or for puja, Homa, Tarpans etc. Stay at tented camp.

DAY 07 HAR QU- DARCHEN
Visit Chu Gomps, have hot spring bath and drive to Darchen( 15098 ft, 4606 m), located beneath the majestic holy Mountain Kailash. Stay at Guest House.

DAY 07 DARCHEN- DIRAPUK(KAILASH PARIKARMA)
Kailash Parikarma starts. Drive/ walk to Tarboche (15200 ft, 4606 m), 8 kms, 5 miles. Then trek through Shersong, the rebuilt Chukku Gompa, Dambing Donkhang( 16137 ft, 4890 m) and to Dirapuk( 16200 ft, 4909 m). Total distance 22.9 kms, 14.3 miles( approx 6 ½ hrs). Camp at Dirapuk. Overnight in tent. Those not willing to do the parikarma will drive to Hor Qu and wait here for the parikarma group. Stay at tented camp.

DAY 08 DIRAPUK- ZUTUL PUK ( KAILASH PARIKARMA)
Parikarma Chimb through a moraine to a meadow at (17193 ft, 5210 m) and then pass rock cairns to emerge to Dolma La at( 18579 ft, 5630 m) where you should look for the footprints which pilgrims believe belonged to Buddha. Descend further along, a long gentle path to Zutul Puk Gompa( 15807 ft, 4790 m), where there is a cave in which the saint Milarepa is said to have meditated. Total distance 22.9 kms, 14 miles( approx 7 ½ hrs). Stay at tented camp.

DAY 09 ZUTUL PUK- MANASAROVAR VIA DARCHEN( KAILASH PARIKARMA & DRIVE)
Parikarma. Trek along the Zhong Chu river to a bridge, cross it and climb a little before descending to 15213 ft, 4610 m from where you will have a good view of Manasarovar Lake. Short trek through Mani walls will lead you back to Darchen. Drive to Manasarovar ( 14500 ft, 4394 m) and meet the rest group members here. Afternoon free at Hor Qu. Total distance 11.3 km, 7 miles( approx 5 ½ hrs). Drive Darchen Hor Qu 52 km, 32.5 miles( approx 1 hr 30 min). Stay at tented camp.

DAY 10 MANASAROVAR- PARYANG
Today you will drive form Manasarovar to Paryang. Total distance 266 km, 166 miles( approx 9 hrs). Stay at tented camp.

DAY 11 PARYANG- SAGA
Continue driving through the Tibetan countryside to Saga via Tsongpa. Total distance 244 kms, 153 miles( approx 9 hrs). Stay at tented camp.

DAY 12 SAGA- NYALAM
Drive to Nyalam via Paiku Tso once again. Total distance 232 km, 147 miles( approx 8 hrs). Stay at Guest House.

DAY 13 NYALAM- ZHANGMU- KATHMANDU
Drive from Nyalam to Kathmandu via Zhangmu. Immigration formalities will be done at Zhangmu( Chinese Immigration) and at Kodari( Nepalese Immigration). Stay at Hotel.

DAY 14 DEPARTURE
Morning Free. Afternoon transfer to the airport for the departure.