| Lhamo Lhatso Trek |
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 The
majestic building - temple, palace and fortress - seems to be one
with the rock on which it stands. Broad stairs lead up to the residence
of the Tibetan god kings. It is a trove of immeasurable wealth. The
heart of the old city is the Jokhang. Buddhist prayer flags flutter
in the wind and juniper fires appease the gods. Mingling with the
Tibetan pilgrims you will wander around the Jokhang, Some even prostrate
the whole length of the way around the temple. We visit Tsurphu Monastery,
head monastery of the Kagyupa sect, as well as Drepung, Sera and Ganden,
important monasteries of the Gelugpa and once flourishing centers
of Buddhist spirituality.
Then we embark on our 9-day trek. In Rutok, east of Lhasa, our crew
is anticipating us. For 6 days we trek eastward passing settlements
and the black yak hair tents of the nomads. Pastures dotted with flowers
lead us across passes to the oracle lake.
Amongst the holy lakes of Tibet Lhamo Latso takes a special place.
It is a pilgrimage destination for the god kings. At least once
in their life every Dalai Lama and high authorities comes here to
meditate and experience visions. It as here, that they looked for
signs of the coming incarnation of a Dalai Lama. A place of utter
peacefulness and serenity. On our way back we pass through the village
of Gyatso Chu, home of the best walnuts in Tibet, and cross a pass
leading to Tsetang. We visit the Yarlung valley, the birthplace
of Tibetan civilization, on a day trip. A visit of Samye, the very
first monastery of Tibet, concludes our journey.
|
Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
- 01 |
Arrival in Ktm, Transfer to
Hotel (B) |
| Day
- 02 |
Free
day in Ktm, Hotel (B) |
| Day
- 03 |
Flight: KTM - Lhasa transfer
to Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 04 |
Lhasa: S/S Jokhang, Potala
Palace, Barkhor, Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 05 |
Lhasa: S/S Norbulingka, Sera
Monastery, Drepung, Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 06 |
Day Trip to Tsurpu, Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 07 |
Drive to Gyanden S/S, Drive
to Rutok, Camp or Guest House |
| Day
- 08 |
Begin Trekking ( damxung La
- Magon La ), Camp |
| Day
- 09 |
Trek to Dzinchi, Camp |
| Day
- 10 |
Trekking to Chokorgyel, Camp |
| Day
- 11 |
Chokorgyel - Excursion, Camp |
| Day
- 12 |
Chokorgyel - Excursion Gelung
La, Camp |
| Day - 13 |
Trekking to Lhamo Lhatso, Camp |
| Day
- 14 |
Back to Chokorgyel Gompa, Camp |
| Day
- 15 |
Trek to Gyatsa Chu, Camp |
| Day
- 16 |
Gyatsa Chu - Excursion and
transfer to Tsedang, Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 17 |
Day Trip to Yarlung valley
- S/S, Hotel (BLD) |
| Day
- 18 |
Day Trip to Samye S/S, Hotel
(BLD) |
| Day
- 19 |
Transfer to Gongkar airport
and flight back to KTM, Hotel (B) |
| Day - 20 |
Kathmandu - free day, Hotel
(B) |
| Day - 21 |
Final departure transfer to
airport |
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