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Tsurpu Monastery (4390m/14,400ft.) is located high in a tributary of the Tolung Valley, 40 miles ( 65km) by road from Lhasa. This is the seat of Karmapa school, also known as the Black Hat sect, of the Kagyupa order. A wild and scenic trek of 4 days starts from the Tsurpu Monastery, crosses Lasar La (5270m/17,300ft), then winds through a series of remote valleys to the seldom visited Dorjelling nunnery. The trek finishes at Yangpachen Monastery, set in the vast Yangpachen Valley at the foot of the Nyenchen Thanglha Mountains.
The trek starts in Tsurpu Monastery, this rugged walk crosses alpine valleys before emerging into the broad and windswept Yangpachen valley. This is a high-elevation trek exceeding 4400m/14,520feet for the duration. Combining alpine tundra and sweeping mountain panoramas with visits to monasteries and Dorjeling Nunnery, this trek nicely balances cultural and wilderness activities.
The best time for this trek is from mid-April to mid-October. Summer months can be rainy but be prepared for snow at any time. Plan on at least 3-4 days for this walk.
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Day 01
Fly to Lhasa from Chengdu/Beijing/Kathmandu, airplane (by China Airlines) will be landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (96km from the main city) by CA4112 at 14:50pm Chinese time (09:50/14:50) if you fly from Beijing. Airport pick up and transfer to hotel in Lhasa
Xiongbala or Shambala Hotel 3***
Day 02
1 full day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jorkhang Temple & Barkhor street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulinka
Xiongbala or Shambala Hotel 3***
Day 03
Morning drive to Tsurpu Monastery (4480m, 70km), visit the monastery, which is the seat of Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Bhuddhism. The Karmapa are also known as the Black Hats. Overnight guest house or camping
Guest house or camping in Tsurpu
Day 04
Start trekking from Tsurpu to Leten (11km, 4 hrs), heading west or up the valley. After trekking for 45 minutes, reach the county of Shupshading, from where you can arrange yaks. Another 3 hrs you will reach the county of Leten. Camping
Day 05
Continue trekking from Leten to Bartso (6 hrs, 15 km, highest Lasar-La Pass 5300m). Approx. 3 hrs trekking towards north from Leten to Lasar-La Pass, which is the highest point of this trek. Enroute we will view the Damchen Nyingtri, which is holy to the god ruling the environs as per Tibetan tradition. Overnight camping
Day 06
Trek from Bartso to Dorje Ling Nunnery (4 hrs, 15km), trek torwards north-west to Dorje Ling Nunnery, en route view the great Nyenchen Tanglha, the 7111m mountain that gives its name to the range. It is the holiest mountain in central Tibet and is said to be inhabited by a god of same name. Camping
Day 07
Trek Dorje Ling Gompa to Yangpachen Monastery (5 hrs, 14km). Trek torwards north-west for approx. 1 hour to reach the Yangpachen valley. Arrive at the monastery in another 15 minutes. The monasteray was home of 115 monks,but many of them have fled to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. It is headed by Shamar Rimpoche, a leading Lama of the Kagyupa order, who is now based in India. Same day drive back to Lhasa
Xiongbala or Shambala Hotel 3***
Day 08
Morning Transfer to Gonggar airport and fly to Chengdu/Beijing/Kathmandu, tour ends!
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8 Days
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