NOTE: this trip is designed as a trekking option to be added onto a cultural trip or an overland trip. It is not a stand alone trip. You must allow time for acclimtisation in Lhasa before ascending to the higher altitudes of the mountains
Trip Details
Includes:
- transport,
- guides,
- cook,
- food,
- all camping equipment (except sleeping bag)
Basic itinerary:
- Day 1: Lhasa to Namtso Lake (4 hrs driving, 1-2 hrs hiking: Camp 4700m)
- Day 2: Namtso – Chomokangsar BC. (4hrs drive, 2-3 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m)
- Day 3: Chomokangsar West Flank (4-7 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m)
- Day 4: Dapla Valley Hike. (4-7 hrs hiking: Camp 4800m)
- Day 5: Lazy morning then return to Lhasa.
Price varies according to the level of service requested and number of persons in your group. Please email us for a quote.
Mt Chomokangar and Namtso Lake
A spectacular 5 day trip that gets you out of Lhasa and quickly into some of the most spectaculr trekking terrain you will ever see. Starting at the famous Lake Namtso we camp away from the normal tourist site, sharing our camp with nomads and yaks. We explore the pilgrimage site of Tashi Dor before driving back through the Nyenchen Thanglha range, over the Sugu La and close to the base of Chomokangar, a stunning peak just short of 7000m. We then spend the nest 3 days exploring the incredible alpine environment and views. If you only have a short amount of time and you want to get amongst glaciers, alpine lakes, yaks and pikas and experience camping out near yak herders piques your interest, this trip is a prfect choice.