|  A
brief excursion into the realm of Tibet’s nomadic herders,
the drokpa.
Where are you going?
Day 1: Tsurphu was founded by the first Karmapa
in 1189 and remains the head monastery of the Karma Kagyupa order.
The current, 17th, Karpama fled to India in 2000. Many Karma Kagyupa
followers are from eastern Tibet and it is a great place to watch
impressively clothed and bejeweled Khampa pilgrims.
Days 2-3: The sacred lake, Nam-tso, is the second
largest in China and utterly stunning. Yak, sheep, goats and horses
graze the rich surrounding grasslands, the snow covered Nyenchen
Tanglha dominates the southern skyline and the whole area is temporary
home to hundreds of migrating birds. The rocky Tashidor peninsula
is the site of numerous hermit caves and a small monastery with
a lovely, short kora. The surrounding grasslands are also a popular
camping place for Tibet’s traditional nomadic herders.
Day 4: Drive back to Lhasa with the afternoon free
for further sightseeing or shopping. |
| Itinerary
| Day |
|
Altitude |
Time |
| 1 |
Lhasa-Tsurphu |
4480m |
2 hrs |
|
Damxung |
|
|
2 |
Nam-tso |
4718m |
|
3 |
Nam-tso |
|
|
4 |
Lhasa |
3658m |
6 hrs |
This itinerary may be added to almost any Tibet
trip, but due to the altitude should not be considered until
you have spend a minimum of 4 nights in Lhasa.
Trip Grade: Moderate
Duration: 4 day extension
Trip style: Guest House
Best time to go: April - November
For more information request
dossier
LL-NAX |
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