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Saga Dawa Kailash & Limi Humla - Nepal & Tibet

Starting our adventure in exotic Lhasa & Samye, we jeep along the Himalayan range to Kailash, cleansing a lifetime of sins along the Kailash kora. Next, sacred Tirthapuri, the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom) and a remote trek through the Limi Valley in Humla to Simikot.

22 May-21 June, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$5480*

2012 Ladakh & Zanskar Summer

We LOVE Ladakh-Zanskar and want to share our passion for the place with you.
Do plan and book early as the domestic flights and our trips are then cheaper*!

GHT: High Passes of Miyar *exploratory

We return to the remote Miyar Valley in the best season, just before the shepherds arrive and as the wildflowers are peaking. Then, a glacier crossing of the Great Himalaya Range (via Kang La) and a finish in spectacular Zanskar. Rarely climbed peaks (optional), challenging trekking, and an Himalayan traverse!

10 June-7 July, 31 days -- expedition style -- Manali-Manali -- Luke Smithwick -- US$3180*
Quick Kang La: 10-28 June, 19 days -- Manali-Leh -- US$2860*

Mystical Markha & Nomads - Ladakh

Ladakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Zanskar range combining village and nomadic life. Traditional Markha villages, crumbling fortresses, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the green Markha river valley lead us over high passes to the high Tibetan & Ladakhi nomadic pasture lands; incredible scenery and wildlife throughout.

5-24 July, 20 days -- Leh-Leh -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3080*

Nomads, Lakes & High Passes - Ladakh

Following old caravan routes over high Himalayan passes, this is one of the most remote, unique and challenging treks in the Changthang, the high Tibetan plateau. We trek through the spectacular high lake region, ford sparkling rivers and set up camp with the nomads with the snow-capped Himalayas as a backdrop. Markha Valley start (see above).

5 July-3 Aug, 30 days -- Leh-Leh -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3780*

Upper Zanskar Traverse *yoga

Trekking with Luke and yoga with Lilly Radha Laya Stesin; we trek into upper Zanskar in the best season with an optional, rarely climbed, non-technical 6000 metre peak ascent. A truly unique yoga experience amid majestic mountains and huge panoramas.

8-28 July, 20 days -- expedition style -- Manali-Leh -- Luke Smithwick with Lilly Stesin -- US$2950*

Changthang Peaks *exploratory

New temptations! We explore remote Rong and Harong, a newly opened area and bag some newly opened non-technical 6000m peaks too, and all in three weeks.

29 July-17 Aug, 20 days -- expedition style -- Leh-Leh -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$2680*

Tso Moriri Peaks *exploratory

Classic remote high altitude trekking with a couple of exploratory non-technical peaks and ending with the glaciated Parang La over the Great Himalaya range. Beautiful, remote, and guaranteed to refresh your sense of the wild.

5-31 Aug, 26 days -- expedition style -- Leh-Manali -- Luke Smithwick -- US$3180*

Wild Ladakh Zanskar Traverse *exploratory

The ultimate in our exploratory India treks! From Kanji to Zanskar via the fantastic river canyons and high passes of the Zangla gorges, we camp at remote Shade village, marvel at cliff-side Phuktal monastery and exit along the spectacular Phirtse La route.

9 Aug-8 Sept, 31 days -- Leh-Leh -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3780*

Kanji Canyons *exploratory

We revel in the canyons, gorges, formations and high passes of the stunningly colourful Zanskar range in a neat loop trek.

21 Aug-9 Sept, 20 days -- expedition style -- Leh-Leh -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$2680*

2012 Autumn

Book early, these trips fill quickly (and you save with the * early booking discount)!
We feast on gorgeous Dolpo, reroute the GHT and then trek Everest after the crowds leave.
See the Expeditions page for Himlung.

GHT: Upper Dolpo to Jomsom - Nepal

Upper Dolpo is a sacred land of forgotten Tibetan villages tucked away in remote Himalayan valleys. Join for our third year of wild exploration to the most far-flung of Dolpo's destinations: Shey, Phoksumdo Lake, the Panzang Valley and high passes to Mustang.

23 Sept-23 Oct, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$5180* -- full

GHT Wild West *exploratory

The missing link, we aim to be the first to complete the route north of Saipal that has eluded even hardcore GHT trekkers, hopefully solving one trail mystery. Real exploration in a month, or join for a continuing bout of exploration as we find a new way all the way to Mugu on our 10th (!) 42 day exploratory trek, and is a quarter of the Nepal GHT.

20 Sept-20 Oct, 31 days -- expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$3980*
GHT Double Wild West: 20 Sept-3 Nov Oct, 45 days -- expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$5500*

Everest High Passes Trek - Nepal

The best, virtually all, of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La & Renjo La passes (with a Kongma La option), explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, the Chukhung & Thame valleys, relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.

31 Oct -24 Nov, 25 days -- teahouse trekking -- Kim Bannister -- US$3180* -- filling

Wild Everest: Arun Valley to Gokyo Lakes - Nepal

Early Everest expeditions pioneered this incredible trek through the lush, traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley, crossing high ridges separated by glacial rivers to reach the alpine Solu Khumbu. From Lukla in Everest region we journey to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, staying in cozy Sherpa lodges en route. Join us for Christmas & New Year!

3-29 Dec, 27 days -- expedition style & teahouse trekking -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3380*

Nepal prices are ex-Kathmandu, i.e. you have to buy your international flight tickets to Kathmandu; domestic flights as required for the trip are included.

India prices are ex-Leh, i.e. you are responsible for getting to Leh (IXL airport code) or Manali.

Dates are the date you must arrive in Kathmandu/Leh/Manali and the date you are free to fly out of Kathmandu/Leh/Manali. You can of course arrive earlier or leave later and we book hotels to suit. When transiting Delhi in particular, plan your times carefully.

Minimums For many trips the minimum number that we run the trip with is three trekkers. All treks normally run.

Caring for our staff We have great staff, and we really care about them, as they care for us. Sirdars, guides and cooks have worked years with us. Our Nepal porters are fully kitted out for high altitude treks following the letter and spirit of the IPPG guidelines. In India our horses-mules never have open sores and are never hit.

Tipping our crew is optional, but allow approx 5% of the trip cost as a guideline. The western guides don't take tips.

*Exploratory treks The golden age of exploration dead? Never! These are 'back of an envelope' treks that would warm Tilman's heart. There is nobody else on the planet who organizes treks quite like this, a positive attitude and smile required.

*Friends treks mainly for previous trekkers and their friends.

*Introductory treks are perfectly suited to trekking novices.

Teahouse trekking means staying in local lodges; Nepal only. All trekking accommodation (twin share), and all meals and hot drinks are included. Alcohol, mineral water, soft drinks, snacks and toilet paper not included. Porters/yaks carry your personal gear leaving you with a daypack.

Expedition-style trekking means sleeping in tents. A cook and helpers cater for us with 3 course meals and post-trek snacks, and porters/yaks/ponies carry the lot organized by a sirdar. You trek with a daypack. Couples share a roomy tent, everyone else gets a single tent.

All treks include

+ local airport transfers

+ Kathmandu/Leh sightseeing

+ hotels and guesthouses

+ single room in Kathmandu/Leh/Manali, shared in other places

While trekking:

+ roomy single tent

+ solar charging for ipods and cameras

+ French press coffee, herbal teas

+ compact Himalayan library

+ selection of relevant maps

+ cosy dining tent

+ filtered water

See the full list on the trip page.

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