"Himalaya trekking in Tibet" Lhasa by duke0123

Lhasa Travel Guide: 571 reviews and 1,187 photos

I just returned from a five week travel in India and Nepal when a Dutch magazine gave its readers the opportunity to join a trekking to the Mount Everest.

Reason why they origanized this was their sponsoring of an attempt to reach the top of this mountain by a Dutch mountaineering team. One member of this team is a freelance journalist of this magazine.

Because I wanted to do a trekking sometime this was an excellent chance to make one. So I applied for this trip which took place in April and May 2000.

During this three week trip I made a trekking of eight days to the Mount Everest. Not to the top of course but I wanted to try to reach the 6.400 meters. I didn't make it this far but I reached the 5.600 meters. I think I can be content about this because I never was that high before.

I surely recommend a trekking in the Himalaya because it is so beautiful there. Walking (climbing) on a mountain and watching the snowy tops of other mountains. Very, very impressive.

This trekking took place in Tibet but because this country is not seperately mentioned on the VT map of China I choose Lhasa as place where I have been. Actually I haven't been there because the trekking was in another part of Tibet.

If you are curious about some pictures of this fascinating country you can go to my travelogue 'what you can see when you travel in Tibet'.

I also made a travelogue with pictures about the Himalaya trekking.

Last visit to Lhasa: May 2000
Intro Updated Dec 27, 2002
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Rongbuk monastery, a start to Everest... Things to Do (1)

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A beautiful scenery Favorites (4)

Enjoy the view on the valleys and the mountains when driving around on the narrow and bad roads. Take a look at the... more travel advice

Gambling on the mountain Favorites (4)

Because our transport to the Rongbuk Monastery hasn't arrived yet we had to wait for a while. That was a good... more travel advice

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jingchyi Feb 9, 2007 at 5:23 PM Report Abuse

I look forward to visiting this year.
budapest8 Jul 26, 2005 at 10:31 PM Report Abuse

Did Lhasa 4 times and think you got some great pics.I went from Lhasa to the Nep border via Shigatse by Toyota Land Cruiser. WOW what a place::
bpacker Jul 27, 2004 at 3:02 AM Report Abuse

Happy B'day ! Have to say that these are awesome photographs, you capture details beautifully. Did you do mountain biking in the harsh terrains there?
grets Jul 24, 2004 at 7:19 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful images of a place I would love to visit. You are so lucky to have been there - what an adventure!
SumTingWong Dec 10, 2003 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

Amazing photographs, they retell an incredible adventure. Thanks for sharing your insights, excellent page.
edachsund Dec 10, 2003 at 5:04 PM Report Abuse

excellent page with good write up and the pictures too. hope I could visit Tibet one day. 'Free Tibet'.
renuschka Nov 9, 2003 at 5:11 AM Report Abuse

nice country
andal13 Jul 3, 2003 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

Awesome pictures!!! And I admire you for doing that trek... I am breathless just seeing it... ;-)
asgottl Apr 13, 2003 at 9:27 AM Report Abuse

What an inspirational journey. I've always dreamed of going to Lhasa and Tibet....
Geisha_Girl Mar 26, 2003 at 3:04 PM Report Abuse

I was so close to reaching this "Nirvana"....and yet so far. Excellent page and commentary and confirms my need to go!