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Tour Code:TE-MTT-0901
Start in:Lhasa
End in: Lhasa
Destinations:Lhasa
Start in:Lhasa
End in: Lhasa
Destinations:Lhasa
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This trek is short but very beautiful and spiritual as well. It starts from a small village in the Kyichu valley where the beautiful nature will catch the attention of both our eyes and hearts, it ends at the Samye Monastery. On the trek, we will step on the pure land of snow covered mountains, alpine lakes and flower dotted meadows. We also add a stay in Lhasa for a couple of days to learn about the ancient city and its mysterious culture. Meanwhile, at the end of the trek, we also arrange to visit the Samye Monastery and the Ganden Monastery since the two monasteries are so important on the history of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly to that of the Gelukpa School. |
Day 1 Arrive Lhasa
Fly into Lhasa, meet our local guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Lhasa has been the capital city of Tibet since the 7th Century when Songsten Gampo built his palace here. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world, towering 3,600 meters above sea level.
Most of the historical sights here date back to the 1600s when the magnificent Potala Palace was built.
Enjoy your free time to acclimatise to the high altitude.
Most of the historical sights here date back to the 1600s when the magnificent Potala Palace was built.
Enjoy your free time to acclimatise to the high altitude.
Breakfast:ExcludedLunch:ExcludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Kyichu Hotel
Day 2 Lhasa
This morning, we visit the World Heritage listed Potala Palace, which has been the winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 17th century, symbolises Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet.
In the afternoon, we visit the Jokang Temple Monastery, also founded in the 7th century and also World Heritage listed. It is an exceptional Buddhist religious complex.
Then we move on to the Barkhor Market around the Jokang Temple, where we can join the Tibetan pilgrims circling around the Jokang Temple.
In the afternoon, we visit the Jokang Temple Monastery, also founded in the 7th century and also World Heritage listed. It is an exceptional Buddhist religious complex.
Then we move on to the Barkhor Market around the Jokang Temple, where we can join the Tibetan pilgrims circling around the Jokang Temple.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging: Kyichu Hot
Day 3 Lhasa
Early in the morning, we start to explore the Drepung Monastery which was one of Tibet's largest monasteries and monastic universities. It is located in the hills on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, the monastery was established in 1416 as an institute of higher Buddhist education by Khenpo Lekden, a direct disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), founder of the eclectic Gelukpa sect.
We then walk to the Sera Monastery in the afternoon as warm up for the trek ahead. The Sera Monastery is well known as one of the three great monasteries of Tibet along with Drepung and Ganden. The Buddhist scripture debates at 3 pm every day offer us a vivid image of the life and studies of the monks.
In the late afternoon, we visit yet another World Heritage listed site. Norbulinka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace is a masterpiece of Tibetan art.
We then walk to the Sera Monastery in the afternoon as warm up for the trek ahead. The Sera Monastery is well known as one of the three great monasteries of Tibet along with Drepung and Ganden. The Buddhist scripture debates at 3 pm every day offer us a vivid image of the life and studies of the monks.
In the late afternoon, we visit yet another World Heritage listed site. Norbulinka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace is a masterpiece of Tibetan art.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Kyichu Hot
Day 4 Lhasa to Ye Drokpa
This morning, we need to drive eastwards from Lhasa through the Kyichu valley for about an hour, we will then arrive at the village of Drushi, from where we are supposed to start our trekking. The tour guide will arrange the yaks; meanwhile you will have time to take some shots.
The trekking today will not be too tough, as we don't have to climb any passes. For the most part we are walking on the rough path, if we're lucky we might see some marmots.
The trekking today will not be too tough, as we don't have to climb any passes. For the most part we are walking on the rough path, if we're lucky we might see some marmots.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Camp
Day 5 Ye Drokpa to Balang Tsoto
Today, we climb a pass called Shukar La which is approximately 5250m/17,220ft ASL. The path is a gradual slope and we walk quite slowly. Once we get on the top, we will see the snow and the prayer flags. This pass is snow capped all year round. After taking some pictures at the pass, we will start our trek towards Balang Tsoto, and set up camp at the site of a small lake. This is a relatively busy area, nomads and their yaks can be seen here and there. We suggest that you don??t go too close to the nomadic tents as they have mastiffs, which can be quite dangerous.
Today 7hrs of trekking (Approx)
Today 7hrs of trekking (Approx)
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Overnight camp
Day 6 Balang Tsoto to Nyalai Sumdho
As usual, we are going to start our trek in the morning, today we conquer a pass called Jedhul La which is not as high as the first one. Nevertheless, you may have the chance to see some beautiful views from there. We then need to walk on a very gradual slope down by the river, we need to cross the river many times. Slowly and slowly we will reach into the forest, we come across many different kinds of trees including Alpine, Poplar and Willows. We will erect our tents right in the middle of the forest, which is a very nice place to camp.
Today 6hrs of trekking (Approx)
As usual, we are going to start our trek in the morning, today we conquer a pass called Jedhul La which is not as high as the first one. Nevertheless, you may have the chance to see some beautiful views from there. We then need to walk on a very gradual slope down by the river, we need to cross the river many times. Slowly and slowly we will reach into the forest, we come across many different kinds of trees including Alpine, Poplar and Willows. We will erect our tents right in the middle of the forest, which is a very nice place to camp.
Today 6hrs of trekking (Approx)
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:camp
Day 7 Nyalai Sumdho to Samye via Yerma Lung
Today, the trek is quite easy for us, as we don't need to go through any passes. After trekking through the forest for about three hours we will get to Yerma Lung. Once we get there, we will eat lunch. Here, we have the option to go up to the caves of the Padmasambava. If not we can go directly towards Samye, from where we can visit the first monastery ever founded in Tibet.
Today 6hrs of trekking (Approx)
Today 6hrs of trekking (Approx)
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:camp
Day 8 Samye to Lhasa
After leisurely exploring around the Samye Monastery, we then drive to the Ganden Monastery before head back to Lhasa.
After leisurely exploring around the Samye Monastery, we then drive to the Ganden Monastery before head back to Lhasa.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Kyichu Hot
Day 9 Depart Lhasa
We depart Lhasa for our next destination after strolling around the town.
We depart Lhasa for our next destination after strolling around the town.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:ExcludedDinner:ExcludedLodging:Excluded
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