Tibet

For centuries Tibet has always conjured up images of a land of wild people and places with a unique and desolate landscape. Isolated and hidden from the rest of the world by the high Himalaya Tibet is both an inspiring and tragic country. The landscape with its extremes of the vast plains bordered by some of the highest mountains on the planet is complemented by the noble, resilient and warm hearted people who take the visitors to heart. All are an inspiration to us The religious sites and the culture are the riches of Tibet and the monasteries, monks, nuns, yogis and yoginis bear witness to the struggles of the centuries, the tragic side of Tibet. Karnali Excursions offer the opportunities to experience both sides of what Tibet has to offer. It should be remembered that Tibet has undergone an immense cultural revolution and that is in a country that was struggling to be part of the developing world in the first place. Out side of the main centres accommodation is basic but the people are warm and inviting. A visitor to Tibet should be prepared for all eventualities. Although Karnali Excursion endeavours to provide the traveller with all services of the highest standard it should be born in mind that routes, access and itineraries might be changed depending on the local authorities. Kailash is 6714 mts high [22,028ft] and is situated in the mid-west of Tibet just to the northwest of the Nepali, Indian and Tibetan border. Kailash is a ‘Sacred and Holy Mountain’ to the Hindus, the Buddhists and the Jain Pilgrims from India; to the traveller it is an inspirational and spiritual place. The ‘Kora’ [circular walk] is not to be undertaken lightly, the trek is at altitude’ but for a few short days those that complete the circuit will be totally enthralled and spiritually captivated. A culture tour of Tibet’s monasteries and religious sites must be one of the hardened traveller’s wonders of the world. Tibet’s history is a complex blend of religious development and historical fact and all these themes are inextricably woven into its resilient traditions and culture. Karnali Excursions will through the involvement of our well informed and educated guides endeavour to unravel the mystique of Tibet through its tour of some of the main sites in the Tsang Po valley.