Mustang
- Beyond Lo Monthang - Nepal
Formerly the Kingdom of Lo, Mustang is a remote, borderland
Tibetan region of medieval villages, ancient cave hermitages,
Buddhismonasteries, arid, high desert, wild rock formations,
canyons, fossils and soaring snow-peaks. Our 'off-the-map' journey
through this majestic Himalayan kingdom is a other-worldly experience,
a spectacular trek from first to last day.
3-23 May (21 days) - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Juri, Linda & Mesa
Remote
Limi & Saga Dawa Kailash Trek - Humla, Nepal & Tibet
Mystical Humla & the Nyinba Valley in far-western Nepal
hosts the most colorful Saga Dawa festival in the Tibetan Buddhist
world. We trek the remote Limi Valley route to the Tibet border,
cleans our sins with the spectacular Kailash Kora trek, visit
Tirthapuri and the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom)
and drive along the Himalayan range to reach exotic Lhasa.
Saga
Dawa: 1 June-1 July (31 days) - expedition trekking - Kim &
Lhakpa
Guge Kingdom alternative: June-1 July (31 days) - expedition
trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
*** Changed to Nomads,
Lakes & High Passes of the Changtang due to political problems
in Tibet and airport closure in Simikot ***
Nomads,
Lakes & High Passes of the Changtang - Ladakh
'One of the best treks on the planet' (so says Kim); the turquoise
salt-lakes and high plateaus, backed by the Himalaya range,
with yak-hair nomadic tents peppered throughout, are simply
spectacular. We follow old caravan routes over high passes,
fording rivers and setting up camp on the high Tibetan plateau
after trekking through the magical Markha Valley (see above).
11
June-10 July (31 days) - expedition-style - Kim &
Lhakpa
Team: Graham, Andreas & Marc (of the Limi Valley Kailash
group)
Mystical
Markha Valley & the Nomads of Kharnak - Ladakh
Ladakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring
Himalaya & Zanskar ranges 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 lots of wildlife throughout.
11 July-1 Aug (22 days) - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Peter & Dennis (and the Nomads Group)
Nomads,
Lakes & High Passes of the Changtang - Ladakh
'One of the best treks on the planet' (so says Kim); the turquoise
salt-lakes and high plateaus, backed by the Himalaya range,
with yak-hair nomadic tents peppered throughout, are simply
spectacular. We follow old caravan routes over high passes,
fording rivers and setting up camp on the high Tibetan plateau
after trekking through the magical Markha Valley (see above).
11 July-10 Aug (31 days) - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Katherine, Helen, Sally, John & Mayu (and the Markha
Valley Group)
Wild
Canyons & Remote Villages of Ladakh - Indian Himalaya *Exploratory
Winding
our way through spectacular canyons and hidden valleys, wading
rivers and crossing many HIGH passes, we explore some of the
most remote, traditional villages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
and nomadic regions of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar; a wild and
little-trekked route, with many chances to spot rare wildlife
en route.
15 Aug-14 Sept (31 days) - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Celesta, Robert & Warwick
Thinley's
Dolpo & Shey Phoksumdo Trek - Nepal
Our
second exploratory trek in Inner (upper) Dolpo promises to be
as exciting and spectacular as last years! Join us, with Thinle's
nephew as guide, for our 2009 exploratory trek through Dolpo,
purely Tibetan, taking the high Lower Mustang route out to Jomsom.
26 Sept - 26 Oct (31 days) - expedition trekking - Kim
& Lhakpa
Team: Mike, Larry, Robyn, Jeff, Roz, Marie, Lucy, Mei Ling,
Susan, Jeannie, Anna & Leo
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.
5-29
Nov (25 days) - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Tom, Nives, Kati, Laurel, Michael, Mark, Hank & Philippe
Arun
Valley & Gokyo Lakes *Christmas-New Year trek - Nepal
Early Everest expeditions pioneered
this route through the lush, traditional hill villages of the
Arun Salpa valley. Culturally diverse, with stunning alpine
scenery, it's a fantastic hill trek, and little known. Higher
up in the Sherpa Khumbu region, we journey to the high, turquoise
Gokyo Lakes, staying with friends in Sherpa lodges. Join us
for Xmas & New Year's Eve!
5
Dec-2 Jan (29 days) - expedition & lodge trekking - Kim
& Ang Nuru
Team: Ron, Charlie, Tony & Reinhard
2008
Trek the best
of the Everest region: the Cho La and Renjo La passes, the spectacular
Gokyo lakes region, Gokyo Ri, Kala Pattar and Chukhung peaks
and remote Thame valley, relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.
And, of course, Everest Base Camp.
8 Mar-2 Apr, 26 days - lodge trekking - Kim
Trekkers: Olli & Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
A
spectacular trek through Tibetan regions of the Himalaya, from
the steep-sided Nupri Valley and over the Larkya La in the Manaslu
region to the equally stunning Manang region of the Annapurna's.
Another classic Himalayan pass, the Thorung La, leads to the
high desert and arid peaks of Lower Mustang, and conveniently
we miss the new roads. A real Himalayan journey, and one of
Kim's all-time favorites.
13 Apr-14 May - 32 days - expedition & lodge trekking -
Kim & Lhakpa
Around Manaslu only: 13 Apr-7 May, 25 days
Trekkers: Louise, Beau, Jerry, Jannie, Henri & Kim
(links to High Manaslu 2009 & 2010)
Mustang,
formerly the Kingdom of Lo, is a remote Tibetan region of medieval
villages, ancient cave hermitages, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries,
arid, high desert, wild rock formations and soaring snow peaks.
Tashi Ghale, an award-winning Manangi photographer, is joining
us for the journey through this majestic Himalayan kingdom.
18
May-7 June - 21 days - expedition trekking - Kim, Lhakpa &
Tashi Ghale
Trekkers: Jane, Anne, David & Kim
(links to 2009 trek)
Ancient
Trails of Ladakh & Zanskar
- Indian Himalaya
One of the 'Top
Ten' treks in the world and a Kamzang classic with some exploratory
twists. Join us for an exciting journey through this remote
Tibetan region along ancient trade routes, through timeless
villages and over high Himalayan passes. Includes the Hemis
Festival.
14
June-13 July - 30 days - expedition treking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Hes, Elly, Peter & Kim
One of Ladakh's
jewels, a shorter trek in the midst of the Himalayas, with Ladakhi
villagers working in their ripening barley fields, crumbling
fortresses and ancient Tibetan monasteries. To top it off, we
cross a high pass to the spectacular, high Tibetan plateau,
where nomads, yaks and pashmina goats camp in their yak-hair
tents.
19 July-7 Aug - 20 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Kristy, Xavier, Doug & Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
Tibetan caravans
have journeyed these routes for a millennium, crossing Himalayan
passes, fording rivers, setting up camp on the high Tibetan
plateau, and trading in remote Ladakhi villages. This timeless,
spectacular journey through the nomadic lake regions of the
southern Silk Route is deservedly a Kamzang classic, one of
our most popular treks.
19 July-18 Aug - 31 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Ran as shorter Markha & Nomads trek
(links to 2009 & 2010 High Markha trek)
Remote
Ladakh & Suru Valley
- Indian Himalaya
Ladakh, the land
of high passes, cliff-side monasteries and white-washed villages
is the setting for our late-summer 'harvesting' trek. Heading
south to Zanskar through the canyons of Bear Valley, we end
the journey via a spectacular exploratory route to the 'central
Asian' Suru Valley and Tibetan Rangdum Gompa.
23 Aug-19 Sept - 28 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Susie, Greg, Laura, Dick & Kim
Thinley's
Dolpo & Shey Phoksumdo Trek
- Nepal
The mystique
of remote 'inner' Dolpo, closed to foreigners for decades and
still culturally Tibetan, has been enhanced by Matthiessen's
'The Snow Leopard' and the movie 'Himalaya'. Crossing the Kangmara
La, we trek to the fabled Shey Gompa, Phoksumdo Lake and Dho
Tarap, where the inhabitants still trade along the old salt
routes. Explore this hidden land with us!
28 Sept-29 Oct - 32 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Franco, Graham, Pablito, Jeff, Richard, Celesta, Pip,
Steve, Alan, Paul K, Allan, Kevin & Kim
The best, virtually
all, of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La and the Renjo
La (with a Kongma La option), explore the spectacular Gokyo
lakes region, climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest
Base Camp, the Chukhung valley, and more, relaxing in cozy Sherpa
lodges en route.
8
Nov-3 Dec - 26 days - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Jeff, Di, Jon, Paul, Glenys, Geof, Sue, Ana, Lorraine,
Tony, Tina, Ian, Jane, David & Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
A rustic Arun-Tumlingtar
start for this eastern middle hills village trek to the Solu-Khumbu.
Optionally, join us in Lukla for the Christmas & New Year
trek to Gokyo, a feast of mountains, turquoise lakes, glacial
valleys and Sherpa villages.
Arun Valley & Gokyo Lakes: 7 Dec-2 Jan - 27 days - lodge
trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Gokyo Lakes: 16 Dec-2 Jan - 18 days - lodge trekking - Kim &
Lhakpa
Trekkers: Jeff, Lindsay, Karen, Steve, Peter H, Kim H &
Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
2007
Amazing
Annapurna Trek - Nepal
From the Hindu
villages of the middle hills to Buddhist Manang, Tibetan monasteries,
soaring peaks, yaks and even hot springs, the Annapurna Circuit
is a trek par excellence. Naturally we take the Pisang high
route and Tilicho (lake) for the best of Annapurna.
18
Mar-14 Apr - 28 days - lodge trekking - Kim, Tashi & Kiran
Trekkers: Eric, Kari, Joni, Catherine, Richard, Suzie, Allan,
Pam, Geoff & Kim
The best - virtually
all - of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La and the Renjo
La, explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo
Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, Chukhung, and more,
relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.
21 Apr-15 May - 25 days - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Martin, John, Steve & Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
Simikot
Saga Dawa Kailash - Nepal
& Tibet
The breath-taking
kora of Mount Kailash is the ultimate pilgrimage for Tibetans
and Hindus alike. Add a wild trek into Tibet from Humla in far
west Nepal, the Saga Dawa festival, Tibetan nomads, Buddhist
lamas and a jeep safari to Lhasa for the journey of a lifetime!
20 May-16 June - 28 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Val, David, Jennifer, Helen, Anna, George, Suzanne,
Richard, Jim, Donatella, Jose & Kim
Ladakh,
the Land Beyond - Ladakh
& Zanskar, Indian Himalaya
Exotic, timeless,
spectacular; Ladakh and Zanskar are remnants of old Tibet in
the Indian Himalaya. Join us for a wonderful journey through
this remote region, trekking along ancient trading routes, over
high passes and through colorful villages.
23 June-22 July - 30 days - expedition trekking - Kim &
Lhakpa
Trekkers: Jenn, Terry & Kim
Nomads
& Caravans Trek - Ladakh
& Changtang, Indian Himalaya
Starting in the
Markha Valley (above), we cross remote mountain passes to reach
the Changtang plateau and the turquoise lakes where nomads living
in yak-hair tents herd their Pashm goats, as they have throughout
history. Fits with Markha Valley.
28 July-24 Aug, 28 days -- expedition trekking -- Kim &
Lhakpa
Trekkers: Anne, Stan & Kim
Markha
Valley & Nomads Trek
- Ladakh, Indian Himalaya
The classic Markha
Valley trek extended to the Karnak region. The Markha villages
with ripening barley fields and crumbling fortresses contrast
dramatically with the yak-haired tents of the Karnak nomads.
Fits with Nomads & Caravans.
28 July-13 Aug, 17 days --expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Jeff, Male, Minette, Madeleine, Pat, Jon & Kim
Ancient
Kingdoms of Ladakh & Zanskar
- Ladakh, Indian Himalaya *Exploratory
Ladakh, the land
of high passes, cliff-side monasteries and white-washed villages
is the setting for our late-summer trek. Heading into Zanskar
and the canyons and spires of 'Bear Valley', we end the journey
via an exciting, exploratory route.
26 Aug-22 Sept - 28 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Trekkers: Marian & Kim
Kharta
Valley & Everest Kangshung Face
- Tibet
The
secret is out, this least known of the Everest treks is an endless
series of stunning panoramas. With yaks carrying the supplies,
we trek thru alpine meadows and around captivating lakes to
the Everest Kangshung Face Base Camp where we stay for the sunrise.
We add Lhasa, Shigatse and Rongbuk for a truly Tibetan journey.
6 Oct-2 Nov, 28 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Tom, Rick, Susi, Astra, Toby & Kim
The best - virtually
all - of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La and the Renjo
La, explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo
Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, Chukhung, and more,
relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.
10
Nov-4 Dec, 25 days - teahouse trekking - Kim & Kiran
Team: Ann, Susi, Julie, Jeremy, Christine, Markus, Tom, Peter,
Jo, Irena & Kim
(links to 2009 & 2010 treks)
Everest
Sherpa Christmas Trek -
Nepal
Christmas
in the Everest region under blue December skies. We explore
Namche's weekly market, head up the Gokyo valley to Gokyo's
turquoise lakes, trek to the Renjo La, visit Tengboche Gompa
and explore the traditional Sherpa villages of the Khumbu. Stay
a few extra days for New Year's Eve in Kathmandu if you
can!
8-28
Dec, 21 days - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Steve, Rob, Laurence & Kim
2006
Western
Tibet & Kyunglung Exploration
- Tibet
Kim & Lhakpa
headed west in the dead of a Tibetan winter to do research for
a Singapore-based film company making a documentary film on
the Kingdom of Guge. We never got there - the passes were
closed in Jan - but did some great research of our own in the
Kyunglung region, an ancient Bon capital, and got some of THE
best wildlife photos ever. Planned as a trip later!
Jan 2006 - basic hotels - Kim & Lhakpa
Everest
High Passes Trek - Nepal
The best - virtually
all - of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La and the Renjo
La, explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo
Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, Chukhung, and more,
relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.
26 Mar-19 Apr, 25 days - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Eric, Kari, Shanda & Kim
Saga
Dawa Kailash & Guge Kingdom
- Tibet
The breath-taking
kora of Mount Kailash is the ultimate pilgrimage for Tibetans
and Hindus alike. Add a spectacular jeep journey to the ancient
Guge Kingdom in far-west Tibet, the Saga Dawa festival, Tibetan
nomads, Buddhist lamas and extra days in Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse
and Kathmandu for the journey of a lifetime!
24 May-21 June, 29 days - expedition trekking - organized by
Kim/Project Himalaya - run by Explore Himalaya
Team: Explore Himalaya team & Jacquie
Zanskar
Spring - Ladakh & Zanskar,
Indian Himalaya
Our adventurous
Spring trek traversing the remote Kingdom of Zanskar, crossing
nine high passes. Ancient trade routes through remote valleys
where bears, ibex and blue sheep roam make this trek a truly
Himalayan journey.
3 June-2 July, 30 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Joel
Team: Richard, Steve, Jane, Alex, Bob, Trish, Katy, Tom, Sarah,
Liana, Marianna, John, Jerry, Kim & Joel
Hemis
Festival Extension - Ladakh,
Indian Himalaya
The Hemis festival
is one of the highlights of the Tibetan Buddhist world, a colorful
lama dance held once a year to usher in an auspicious new year.
For those with extra time, don't miss it! Book early; hotels
and flights fill quickly.
4-7 July, 4 days extra before Caravans or Markha Valley trek
- Kim
Nomads
& Caravans of the Changtang
- Ladakh, Indian Himalaya
A timeless journey
through the nomadic grazing regions of the Changtang, we trek
along wide valleys, past ancient forts and over high passes
to the turquoise Lake Tso Moriri and on to Lake Thadsang Karu.
8
July-6 Aug, 30 days - expedition trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Ann, Amber, Renee, Addie, Joe, Barbara, Ruchi, Peter,
Jack & Kim
Ancient
Trails of Ladakh - Ladakh, Indian Himalaya
The very best
of Ladakh; starting with a visit to Alchi Gompa, we complete
a circuit of the spectacular valleys, remote villages, Buddhist
gompas and dramatic, high passes of Ladakh, trekking all the
way to Lamayuru Gompa.
12 Aug-8 Sept, 28 days - expedition trekking - Joel & Kim
Team: Lou, Ger, Daireen, Erin, David, Jeff, Carsten, Andrea,
Martin, Joel & Kim
Lost
Worlds of the Jumlam - Ladakh, Indian Himalaya
The Jumlam or
‘middle way’ is an incredibly scenic trek traversing
from the Indus valley to the ancient kingdom of Zangla via a
network of stunning, precipitous gorges, canyons and remote
passes. Wild.
10 Sept-1 Oct, 22 days - expedition trekking - Joel & Kim
Team: Cathy, Dale, Betsey, Samuel, Terry, Martin, Bob, Joel
& Kim
Manaslu
High & Nar Phu - Nepal
Trek into a tableau
of ancient Tibet, nestled under snow-peaks at the border of
Tibet. We start with the high Manaslu route to the Nubri Valley,
cross the Larkya La and climb to the remote villages of Nar
& Phu at the farthest reaches of Manang district. Two more
5300m passes later, we emerge into lower Mustang via the Annapurna
route.
15 Oct-20 Nov, 37 days - expedition & lodge trekking - leader:
Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Ornella, Geoff, Marianne & Kim (see 2 treks below)
Manaslu
High - Nepal
Trek into a tableau
of ancient Tibet, nestled under snow-peaks at the border of
Tibet. We start with the high Manaslu route to the Nubri Valley,
cross the Larkya La and finish with some tea-house trekking
in the lower Annapurna.
15 Oct-8 Nov, 25 days - expedition & lodge trekking - Kim
& Lhakpa
Team: Richard K, Manaslu Nar Phu team & Kim
Remote
Nar Phu - Nepal
Just off the Annapurna
Circuit we trek back in time and discover these 'hidden valleys'
of high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow
canyons, lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, gompas
and unique Himalayan cultures.
30 Oct-21 Nov, 23 days - expedition & lodge trekking - Kim
& Lhakpa
Team: Markus, Christine, Manaslu Nar Phu team & Kim
Everest
High Passes Trek - Nepal
The best - virtually
all - of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La and the Renjo
La, explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo
Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, Chukhung, and more,
relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route.
24 Nov-18 Dec, 25 days - lodge trekking - Kim & Lhakpa
Team: Bill C, John C and Pik C
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