Trekking from Tsurpu to Yangbajing

The Tsurphu to Yangpajing trek is an excellent choice for those who want to get a close look at the Tibetan herders (drokpa) and their semi-nomadic lifestyle. Although they have permanent winter homes they spend much of the year camping with their animals.

Beginning at Tsurphu Monastery this rugged walk crosses several alpine valleys before emerging into the broad and windswept Yangpajing valley. This is a high elevation trek exceeding 4400m for the entire duration and a maximum elevation of 5300m at the Lasar-la. Combining alpine tundra and sweeping mountain panoramas with visits to monasteries and a nunnery, this trek nicely balances cultural and wilderness activities.

Day 1: Arrive in Beijing, fly to Chengdu
Day 2: Fly to Lhasa
Day 3 - 4: Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa - Tsurpu
Day 6: Tsurphu Monastery to Leten (3.5 hours)
Day 7: Leten to Bartso (5 hours)
Day 8: Bartso to Djore Ling Nunnery (3.5 hours)
Day 9: Djore Ling Nunnery to Yangpachen Monastery (3 hours)
Day 10: Yangpachen - Lhasa
Day 11: Fly from Lhasa via Chengdu to Beijing
Day 12: Trip ends

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