NOVEMBER 2006 MEDIA RELEASE

Mt. Kailash and Mt. Everest: Journey to Tibet's Sacred Mountains

ElderTreks, a leading operator of small-group exotic adventures, is offering an off-the-beaten-track trip to MT. KAILASH & MT. EVEREST!

Departure Dates:
Jun 1 - 21, 2007
Sep 6 - 26, 2007
Jun 1 - 21, 2008

Highlights:
• Explore the Potala Palace in Lhasa
• Visit the Jokhang Temple and Drepung and Sera Monasteries
• See the holy Lake Manasorovar
• Hike the three-day Mt. Kailash Kora
• Visit the Tibetan Everest Base Camp

Join our challenging hiking adventure to the rooftop of the world! For Buddhists and Hindus, the circumambulation of Mt. Kailash (The Kora) is said to erase a lifetime of sins. The 3-day Kora is an arduous hike, through some of the most remote and spectacular mountain scenery in the world. Set foot on Mt. Everest ("Mother Goddess of the Earth" in Tibetan) and visit the Tibetan Base Camp. Travel through this magical and exotic land and meet some of the world's friendliest and most devout people.

Summary Details:
• This 21-day all inclusive land adventure is $4495 USD (excluding international flights)
• No mandatory single supplement for those willing to share rooms
• Limit of 16 participants per group for a more personal experience

Important Note:
The Mt. Kailash and Everest Base Camp areas are two of the most remote regions of the world. The roads are rough and dusty and accommodation is very basic. Guesthouses are simple with no private washroom facilities and sometimes no electricity. As the guesthouses from Lhatse to Mt. Kailash and back cannot be pre-booked (no communication facilities), the nights of days 7/8/14/15 may be spent camping as well. There are at least 5 nights of camping in this adventure and you must be prepared for no washing water or toilet facilities. There are a number of hikes involved at high elevations and travelers must be very physically fit. This adventure is for intrepid travelers only who want an amazing experience and are prepared to endure the hardships for it.

Contact: Gary Murtagh (gary@eldertreks.com) or Christine Bossence (christineb@eldertreks.com) at 1-(800)-741-7956.

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