Last chance to join our spectacular small group pilgrimage trek in Eastern TIBET!

[Whistling Arrow]

The Kawa Karpo Kora is arguably the best all-round longer trek in Western China/Tibet and one of Asia's great mountain adventures.

Straddling the border between Yunnan and Tibet, Mt Kawa Karpo is one of the Buddhist world’s most holy mountains. Never climbed and worshipped as a deity, it is a remnant and icon of the ancient bon religion; an animistic tradition based on the concept of a world pervaded by good and evil spirits that inhabit forests, rivers and mountains. Every year thousands of hardy and devout Tibetans arrive to circumambulate the revered 6740m peak in one of the region’s most sacred pilgrimages. Following in their  footsteps, the spectacular route offers a truly 'best of breed' adventure - one that is culturally immersive, geographically diverse and well off the beaten track. Furthermore, 2014 is the Tibetan Year of the Horse - said to be a particularly auspicious time for pilgrimage.

The 180 km route involves 11 to 12 days of trekking and passes through ever-changing altitudes from the 1800m Mekong River valley to the last of six ascents up the legendary Shola Pass at 4,810m. Joining the quest to purify a lifetime of negative karma is an amazing journey that takes us through ancient moss-laced forests, remote Tibetan villages, alpine meadows and panoramic mountain passes strewn with prayer flags and pungent yak butter.

• The TRIP IS GUARANTEED TO RUN from September 27th to October 13th, 2014.

• The price per person is USD 4,200 & includes all transfers, guides, accommodation, meals & equipment.

• The trip begins and ends in Shangri-La in Northern Yunnan (Western China).

• The trip will run for 17 days for up to 8 guests (currently we have 5 guests booked and just 3 spots left).

• Flights to Shangri-La (IATA: DIG) are not included.

• Additional costs upon arrival will be minimal and limited to a few drinks and snacks along the way.

The trip was researched, designed and will be managed by Whistling Arrow, a Hong Kong based adventure travel specialist. The trip will be lead by Adrian Bottomley, the company's owner and founder.

For more information on the expedition, including a comprehensive itinerary and equipment list  please refer to:

• www.whistlingarrow.com/destination/kawa-karpo-kora-trek

To enquire further or contact Adrian directly please email [e-mail] or use the 'send a message' button at the top of the page.

Requirements

The Kawo Karpo kora is demanding physically and mentally. It is a sustained multi-day trek that includes some long days and significant ascents and descents. As such you need to be relatively fit, although no previous Himalayan trekking experience is required. Of more importance is a love of the outdoors, dedication, and a commitment to undertake an adventure of a lifetime.

Please note that all guests will be also be required to:

• Pay a 30% deposit to secure a booking. The final balance payment will be due 30 days before departure.

• Possess a valid China Visa.

• Arrive in Shangri-La (IATA code: DIG) by the evening of September 27th, 2014.

• Bring appropriate hiking boots, a sleeping bag and clothing (a full equipment list is available on the website).

• Have a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes emergency evacuation.