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Trekking From Shalu To Nartang Monastery

Tour Code: Trekking-03
Destination: Lhasa-Gyantse-Shalu Monastery-Nartang Monastery
Feature: In Shalu to Nartang trek, you can see Shalu Monastery,Ngor Monastery,Nartang Monastery,Tashilunpo Monastery and have many trekkings around these famous monasteries. This two or three days walk is a good opportunity to get a feel for trekking in Tibet. The two passes en route, Showa-la and Char-la, are not panicularly high or difficult and the trail heads are easily accessible from Shigatse.

This trekking begins at the historic Shalu Monastery and traverses west over a couple of small ranges to Ngor Monastery. From Ngor it is a downhill slog to Nartang Monastery. It is about a ten hours walk to Ngor from Shalu, which is best divided into two days and another five hours from there to Nartang.

This trekking tour can be done from April to the end of October.
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LHASA /YAMDROK-TSO / GYANTSE

Heading 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 back to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Overnight at Gyantse.

Gyantse / Shalu Monastery / upper Lungsang, trekking 5-6 hours, 19km

Driving to Shalu Monastery from Gyantse, only 85km away. Visit Shalu Monastery. Then start trekking. Camping to upper Lungsang.

Upper Lungsang / Ngor Monastery, trekking 4 hours, 8km, camping

It will cost you at least 3 hours from Upper Lungsang to the Char-la. From Upper Lungsang the trail cuts across the valley floor gradually making its way back to the northern side of the valley.
There is a side stream and small reservoir (4190m) 45 minutes above Upper Lungsang. This is the last convenient place to collect water until over the pass. From the Char-la, mountain ranges stretch to the west across the horizon and Nogor Monastery is visible directly below.

Ngor Monastery / Nartang Monastery / Shigatse, trekking 5-6 hours, 19km

Today trekking from Ngor to Nartang by passing several villages, saddles, and one electric utility. After arriving at Nartang Monastery, our driver will pick you up to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse

Shigatse / Tashilhunpo Monastery/ Lhasa

Visiting Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.

Note: you can change the itinerary to the way you want, such as omit some cities or sightseeing places or extend this tour to the places you want. If you want us to arrange tours in other cities in China, just contact us.