This
unique trekking combination circuits two regions of particular cultural and geographic
interest. The first takes us to Tsurpu, former seat of the Karmapa (main incarnation) of
the Zhanagpa or Black Hat Karma Kargyupa school of Buddhism. Perched in a stunning
mountain setting, this monastery until recent times housed a thousand monks. Taking in
astounding views of the Yangbajing Valley and the surrounding peaks of the snowy Nyanchhan
Thanglha Range, we continue on to the high mountain village of Leten. Our descent through
rugged barren valleys brings us to the surprising Kargyupa nunnery of Dorjeeling, from
where we continue on to the important monastic center of Yangbajing.
Originating on the windswept
grassland of Dangxong our second leg is a spectacular loop around the mystical waters of
Namtso Lake, Tibet's second largest saltwater lake. Following still used caravan routes we
skirt the deep blue waters, visiting the cave hermitages of Tashi Do before passing into
the remote regions of the Nyanchhan Thanglha Range. Crossing the Kong La Pass, we
re-emerge through deep glacial valleys to the grassland nomad center of Dangxong.
Commencing in Hong Kong, this program offers all usual sightseeing opportunities around
Lhasa as well as side trips to Gyantse and Shigatse. The departure flight to Kathmandu
ensures unforgettable farewell views of the entire Himalayan panorama.
ITINERARY:
 DAY
1: Arrive Hong Kong
DAY 2: Hong Kong to Chengdu
DAY 3: Chengdu to Lhasa
DAY 4-5: Lhasa
DAY 6: Lhasa to Tsurpu
DAY 7: To Leten
DAY 8: To Dorjeeling
DAY 9: Through Yangbajing to Dangxong
DAY10: Dangxong to Namtso Qu
DAY11: Namtso Qu to Tashi Do
DAY12: Tashi Do to Kong La
DAY13-14 Kong La to Dangxong
DAY15: Dangxong to Shigatse
DAY16: Shigatse
DAY17: Shigatse to Gyantse
DAY18: Gyantse to Lhasa
DAY19: Lhasa to Kathmandu
DAY20: Leave Kathmandu
Price in
USD/pax |
Above
10 pax |
6 to 9
pax |
4 to 5
pax |
Single
Supplement |
Land Cost |
3239 |
3318 |
3796 |
500 |
Land Cost in Mainland China includes: All
transfers, all domestic flights/local airport taxes, land transport, 3
meals daily, service of guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class
hotels on twin share basis, tents in camping section, support horse/yaks and herders
during trekking, a welcome and a farewell banquet. In China Hong Kong includes: All
airport transfers, bed and breakfast, tourist class hotel on twin share basis. In Nepal:
Airport transfers, bed and breakfast, accommodations on twin share basis, sightseeing
& entrance fees, service of guide and driver, tour bus or jeep or van, porter service
at the Nepal/China border.
Landcost excludes: International
flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned,
personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those
who wants to accommodate on a single basis. |
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