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Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trekking

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2432
9 Days
Availability : Jan 2019’ - Dec 2019’
Lhasa
Lhasa
Tsurphu To Yangpachen Trekking Details

Tsurphu to Yangpachen trekking is suitable for the trekkers who love to get close contact with the nomads and their semi-nomadic lifestyle. This trek is one of the easiest trekking routes in Tibet.

The Trek starts at Tsurphu monastery and runs along the rugged route, passes several alpine valleys and emerges into broad and windswept Yangpachen valley.

This trekking route experience the combination of tundra and sweeping mountain panoramas. Moreover, you will find the real local Tibetan culture’s taste in monasteries and a nunnery.

In an actual sense, this is the trip of a proper balance between cultural visits and wilderness activities. Overlooking a broad sweep of trans-Himalaya peaks, the trip concludes at Yangpachen Monastery on top of the hillock at the left of the road to Shigatse.

Departure & Return Location

Lhasa Gongkar Airport (Google Map)

Price Includes

  • All the necessary Tibet Travel Permit
  • All the Accommodations
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Transfer by tourist vehicles
  • All the entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Yaks and Yak man during the trek
  • Professional Tibetan Cook and helper
  • Camping equipments and services
  • All the meals during the trek

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and Dinner in Lhasa
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Gratuity for the Guide and Driver

Complementaries

  • Basic Medical Kits
  • Welcome Tibetan Dinner
  • Oxygen cylinder during the whole trip in Tibet
TSURPHU TO YANGPACHEN TREKKING HIGHLIGHTS
  • Landmark Potala Palace
  • Sightseeing in Lhasa
  • cultural and wilderness activities
  • Tibetan herders
  • Semi nomadic lifestyle
Tsurphu To Yangpachen Trekking Itinerary

Day 1Arrive at Gongkar Airport, Lhasa

Upon arrival at the Lhasa Gongkar airport / Lhasa train station, our client will be warmly welcomed by our Tibetan local tour guide and the driver with the traditional Tibetan white scarf.
Driving for about an hour from the airport to Lhasa and half an hour from the train station to the hotel. After check-in the hotel, the guide will be briefing the tour itineraries for the next day. Rest of the day is for you to relax in the hotel to acclimatize the high altitude.

Day 2Sightseeing in Lhasa

We will begin our visit form Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred temples in Tibet which was built in the 7th century by the 33rd king of Tibet – Songtsen Gampo. “Jokhang” means the temple of the Buddha builds for the enshrinement of the Shakyamuni image, which is believed to be inexistent prior to the lifetime of Shakyamuni.
After visiting the temple you can explore the surrounding Barkhor street and spend time walking around the Temple following pilgrims from all over the Tibetan plateau. In the afternoon will visit Sera Monastery, one of three great monasteries of Gelugpa school and attend the debating session of the monks which is quite popular in Sera.

Day 3Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we visit the stunning Potala Palace – the landmark of Lhasa. Potala is the winter palace was built in the 17th century by the fifth Dalai Lama.
In the afternoon we visit the Norbu Lingka Palace, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. The Palace was built in the 18th century by the seventh Dalai Lama.

Day 4Drive to Tsurphu monastery

Only 60km up to Tsurpu monastery – the mother monastery of the Kagyupa tradition. Camping this evening next to the monastery and ready for the next days’ trek. The Tsurphu monastery is on the altitude of 4,500m above sea level. It’s a good place to spending a night there for acclimatise.

Day 5Trek Tsurphu Monastery to Leten 4800m (trek 5 hours, 5km)

3.1/2 HOURS / 11KM / 500M ASCENT
Today is the first day of our Tsurphu to Yanpachen trekking tour. The trek begins by heading west or up the valley. Walking about one and a half hours, you will a line of ruins of Chorten (Stupa). By continuing 2hrs, you will reach Leten. Leten is a Drokpa (Nomads) area where several families live year-round.

Day 6Trek Leten – Bartso (trekking 5-6 hours, 15km)

5 HOURS / 15KM / 300M ASCENT / 600M DESCENT
Today we are crossing the Lasar-La pass (5400m). This point is the highest point of our trek.
After crossing the Lasar-La pass, descent steeply into the north-running valley. They are a superb view of the surrounding mountains. And finally, you will reach the settlements of Bertso. This small village and around the village, all are covered with Juniper.

Day 7Trek Bartso – Dorjee Ling Nunnery (trekking 4 hours, 15km)

4 HOURS / 15KM / 150M ASCENT / 150M DESCENT
In today’s walk, you will see the excellent view of Nyanchen Tanglha Ranges. Nyanchen Tanglha is the holiest mountain in central Tibet, the haunt of a divine white warrior on a white horse. The range is part of the trans-Himalaya, dividing the southern Tibet from the Changthang Northland.
In the end, you will see a small temple and that’s the Dorjee Ling Nunnery. The camping site for tonight.

Day 8Trek Dorje Ling Nunnery – Yangpachen Monastery and Hotsprings-Lhasa (trekking 4 hours, 14km)

4 HOURS / 14KM / MOSTLY LEVEL
Today is the last day of our trek and finish at 15th-century Yangpachen monastery. At there our driver waiting for you and drive back to Lhasa in the afternoon.

Day 9Departure and fly back to sweet home

Our Tsurphu to Yangpachen trekking tour officially ends from today. Have a safe journey after that.

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