Tibet: Treks: Chomo Kangsar
3-4 days of hiking, 1 day of river rafting, and 3 days of cultural tours near Lhasa. Departs from Lhasa: June 15, July 15, Aug 15, Sep 15, Oct 15 -- 2008.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Lhasa, China
- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat
Detailed Trip Description
3-4 days of hiking, 1 day of river rafting, and 3 days of cultural tours near Lhasa. Departs from Lhasa: June 15, July 15, Aug 15, Sep 15, Oct 15 -- 2008.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Lhasa
Arrive Lhasa, overnight hotel.
Commercial Flight
Morning flight to Lhasa.
Arrive in Lhasa from Gonkar airport, transfer to hotel (1.5hrs driving).
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel.
Day 2 - Lhasa
Full Day in Lhasa.
Sightseeing
Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market in the morning, Free afternoon to rest and relax or explore at your own pace.
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel (B)
Day 3 - Lhasa
Full Day in Lhasa.
Sightseeing
Visit Potala in the morning (undertake the Potala kora with Tibetan Pilgrims) then visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon to view the monks debating.
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel (B)
Day 4 - Lhasa
Visit Ganden Monastery and Druk Yerpa.
Sightseeing
Visit Ganden monastery (1 hr drive) then join local Tibetan pilgrims on the high Kora hike, stop at Druk Yerpa Monastery where there are spectacular medication caves.
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel (BL)
Day 5 - Lhasa
Drigung Chu rafting trip.
Rafting
Drigung Chu rafting trip (2 hour drive each way). 25 kms of fun class 3/4 rapids and lunch by the river. You don’t need prior experience for this trip.
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel (BL).
Day 6 - Lhasa
Lhasa to Namtso Lake.
Adventure
Drive Lhasa to Namtso Lake (4 hrs driving), set up camp and lunch (4700m), then drive a short distance to Tashi Dor where you can explore the Kora hike and lake look out.
Hiking
Afternoon hike (1 - 2 hours) is optional depending on your energy and acclimitisation.
Camping
Overnight camp (BLD).
Day 7 - Lhasa
Namtso – Chomokangsar BC. (4hrs drive, 2-3 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m).
Hiking
This morning we pack up camp and drive to Yangpachen before crossing the spectacular Shugo La Pass. We get stunning views of the mountains we will be trekking amongst.
Camping
After winding down the other side of the pass, we set up our base camp near a small herder village with mind-blowing views of the peaks above. You can hike as little or as much as you want this afternoon. Overnight camp (BLD).
Day 8 - Lhasa
Chomokangsar West Flank (4-7 hrs hiking).
Hiking
Today we hike up the foothills of Chomo Kangsar aiming to get as close to the mountain as we can. As usual distance is decieving in such big mountains and the peak stays tantalising close but unreachable. Today we get stuning views of glacers, glacial lakes and if we're lucky, avalanches.
Camping
At the end of the day we hike back to camp for a well earned rest. Overnight camp (BLD).
Day 9 - Lhasa
Dapla Valley Hike (4-7 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m).
Hiking
Today is another spectacular hike as we head up the Dapla Valley towards the jagged Dapla Ri. Dapli Ri is a satellite peak of Chomokangsar and we follow the valley over glacial morraines to find amazing views of the glacial lakes below the peak. Our guides think today’s hike is the most spectacular day you can spend in the mountains in Central Tibet.
Camping
Overnight camp (BLD).
Day 10 - Lhasa
Drive to Lhasa, overnight hotel.
Adventure
This morning the group can choose between a lazy morning or perhaps tackling one of the peaks above the Shugo La. You can choose as a group depending on motivation and energy levels.
Private Car Service
In the afternoon we return to Lhasa.
Hotel
Overnight Dekang Hotel (BL)
Day 11 - Lhasa
Depart Lhasa.
Transfer to Lhasa airport for outgoing flight (B)
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