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Tibet: Chomo Kangsar Trek
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Overview
- 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
| DAY 1: | Arrive Lhasa, overnight hotel |
| DAY 2-3: | 2 days in Lhasa with day tours, overnight hotel |
| DAY 4: | Ganden Monastery and Druk Yerpa, overnight hotel |
| DAY 5: | Drigung Chu rafting trip |
| DAY 6: | Lhasa to Namtso Lake |
| DAY 7-9: | 4 days hiking near Chomo Kangsar mountain |
| DAY 10: | Drive to Lhasa, overnight hotel |
| DAY 11: | Depart Lhasa |
Itinerary
DAY 1: Morning flight to Lhasa. Arrive in Lhasa from Gonkar airport, transfer to hotel (1.5hrs driving), overnight Dekang Hotel
DAY 2: Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market in the morning, Free afternoon to
rest and relax or explore at your own pace, overnight Dekang Hotel (B)
DAY 3: Visit Potala in the morning (undertake the Potala kora with Tibetan Pilgrims) then visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon to view the monks debating, overnight Dekang Hotel (B)
DAY 4: 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, overnight Dekang Hotel (BL)
DAY 5: 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. Overnight Dekang Hotel (BL)
DAY 6: 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. Afternoon hike (1 - 2 hours) is optional depending on your energy and acclimitisation, overnight camp (BLD)
DAY 7: Namtso – Chomokangsar BC. (4hrs drive, 2-3 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m)
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.
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: Chomokangsar West Flank (4-7 hrs 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. At the end of the day we hike back to camp for a well earned rest. Overnight camp (BLD)
DAY 9: Dapla Valley Hike. (4-7 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m) 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. Overnight camp (BLD)
DAY 10: 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. In the afternoon we return to Lhasa. Overnight Dekang Hotel (BL)
DAY 11: Transfer to Lhasa airport for outgoing flight (B)
Pricing
Prices are land only per person in U.S. dollars for 11 days and 10 nights in 3-star hotels or camping.
2008 Prices
- $1870/person
- Single supplement: $160
Price Includes:
- All transport throughout trip. (including driver + fuel etc)
- Tibetan guide throughout trip.
(great English + excellent cultural knowledge) - Twin share accommodation throughout. Dekang Hotel in Lhasa, tents while
camping. - Breakfast only while in Lhasa. All meals outside of Lhasa as per itinerary.
- All travel permits. (required within Tibet)
- Entry fees to all monasteries and sights including Namtso Conservation Area
entrance fees - Expedition cook and all cooking and dining equipment
- All camping equipment except for sleeping bag.
Price Excludes:
- Chinese visa fee
- Nepal visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinners in Lhasa
- Items of a personal nature (such as laundry, cigarettes, alcohol etc.)
- Sleeping bags
- Tips to guides and drivers
- Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather,
landslides, flight cancellations, road conditions or any other circumstances
beyond our control.