Upon arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, to be met and transferred to your hotel in Lhasa. Then have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude. Overnight at Lhasa.
Shalu to Nartang Monastery Trekking Tour
- Lhasa
- Gyantse
- Nartang Trekking
- Shigatse
- Lhasa
Tour facts
- Trip code
- WT-503
- Duration
- 8 days
- Type
- Private
- Theme
- Trekking & Biking
Tour overview
This 8-day Shalu to Nartang trekking tour adds a short, gentle walk to a classic central Tibet route. After three nights in Lhasa and a drive past Yamdrok Lake to Gyantse, you’ll trek from Shalu Monastery through farming villages and barley fields to Ngor Monastery, camping one night on the way. It suits travelers who want a taste of rural Tibet without a demanding trek.
From USD 898 per person
Based on 2 travelers in low season
- Private Tour at Your Own Pace
- Tibet Travel Permit Included
- Local Tibetan Guide
- Private Vehicle & Driver
Itinerary
After breakfast, visit Jokhang Temple, it’s the most sacred shrine in Tibet which was built in the 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Then visit Potala Palace, the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from the Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.
Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries. Both monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see.
Head to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive to Chushul along Nepal friendship way to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa – Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Overnight at Gyantse.
Drive to Shalu Monastery from Gyantse, only 49km away. Visit Shalu Monastery the seat of Buton Rinchendrub (1290-1346) who was the great codifier of the Tibetan translations of the Indian Buddhist canon. Then start trekking in the afternoon to Upper Lungsang. Camping.
Today trek through the fields to the day’s destination Ngor village, the Ngor monastery is renowned for its Sanskrit library and Newar-style murals. There were once five assembly halls, 18 colleges and 400 monks, but presently there are only 25 monks. Our driver will pick you up there and drive to Shigatse, stop to visit Nartang Monastery. Overnight at Shigatse.
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and its spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in the morning, afternoon drive back to Lhasa via northern friendship highway, following along the Brahmaputra river. Overnight at Lhasa.
Your guide and driver will see you off at the airport or train station, end of the trip. Wish to see you again in the future.
What’s included
Tour notes
- Please note prices are based in CNY.
General inclusions
- All required government taxes and fees.
- Necessary oxygen and medicine for the acute high altitude sickness.
- All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.
- Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
- All necessary animals for portage of luggage. with their caretakers (i.e. Camels, Horses or Yaks.
- Comfortable 7–8 seat minivan for groups of up to 5; larger groups will use a minibus or coach. No private vehicle is arranged on walking-tour days.
- Admission tickets for all attractions included in the itinerary.
- Professional licensed English-speaking local Tibetan guide (Other languages, including Spanish, German, and Japanese, available upon request).
- Camping during the trek with provided gear, including tent, mattress, and sleeping bags (optional).
- Standard 3-star hotels (upgrade upon request). If unavailable, local budget hotels or guest houses (e.g., dormitory bed, no private bath) will be provided.
General exclusions
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
- Tips for your guide and driver.
- Flight or train tickets to and from Lhasa (ticket booking service upon request).
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