TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Shalu | Yamdrok Tso, Karola Glacier, Lake Manakdam, Gyantse Pelkhor Stupa, Shalu Monastery | Camp |
| 5 | Lungsang | Trek from Shalu to Upper Lungsang (12km, 6hrs) | Camp |
| 6 | Shigatse | Trek to Nartang via Ngor Monastery and several villages (14km, 7hrs), then drive to Shigatse | Hotel |
| 7 | Lhasa | Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yarlung Tsangpo River | Hotel |
| 8 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Trekking: Yaks and yak men carry luggage, and cooks do cooking during the trekking period. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | / |
Shalu-Nartang hiking route is the shortest trekking tour out of Lhasa. Just 2 to 3 days about 14 trekking hours for 26 kilometers. Trekking altitude is around 3,900 meters to 4,100 meters.
Highlights along the trek you’ll come across several points of interest including:
Shekar Dzong: A historic fortress and village that you’ll pass through.
Chu Gompa: A small monastery with beautiful murals and statues.
Ngor Monastery: A major highlight of the trek, Ngor Monastery is one of the most important Sakya sect monasteries in Tibet. It features ancient murals and sculptures and is worth a visit.
Nartang Monastery: Your trek ends at Nartang Monastery, which is known for its collection of Tibetan scriptures carved onto wooden blocks.
This trail is an ancient trade road between Shalu Monastery and Nartang Monastery which offers a great chance to look back through Tibetan history. With each step, you’ll forge a deeper connection with the essence of Tibet, leaving you with a profound appreciation for its heritage and the memories of an unforgettable adventure. The recommended travel season is from April to October.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
