Lhasa Travel Forum

Hi, I am going on a 8 day trekking tour starting in Lhasa in the middle of May. My question is what sort of things can I expect. i.E. When we are trecking do the tours usually provide people or vehicles to carry equipment/ supplies? Do you normally set up a camp each night with tents etc. How strenuous are the treks? I'm 54 yo not in great shape but go to the gym 4 days a week. On the treks do you typically meet Tibetan people. Or is it primarily sight seeing? I have my itinery below. Thank you for any help.

Dana


8 (Days ‘TiBet ‘Trekjing
Tour Highlights:
Locked away in its Himalayan fortress, Tibet has long exercised a unique hold on the inugination of the West ‘Shangri-Lac ‘the Land ofSnowsc ‘the Rooftop of the World, Tibet is mysterious in a way that few other places are. Tibet’s strategic importance, straddling the Himalaya between China and the Indian svbcontinent, made it irresistible to China who invaded in 1950. But Tibetans have never had it easy. Theirs is a harsh environment and human habitation has always been a precarious proposition Even so, the deliberate cultural strangling inflicted by the Chinese occupiers since 1950 rates as the worst misfortune the inhabitants of the ‘Land of Snows’ have been forced to encAire.
Day 1 SINGAPORE - CHENGDU
Assemble at Changi Airpod for your flight to Chengdu by Air China. Upon arrival you will be meet and greet by our friendly representative at the airpod and transfer to the hotel for over night. The rest of the day WIl be free for your leisure. At this time, e would strongly advise that you have a good rest, drink lots of water and sleep early. This would help you to acclimatize better Mien you arrive in Lhasa the next day at 3760 metres.
Day2 CHENGDU—LHASA (BIUD)
After breakfast, take a morning flight to Lhasa by domestic flight. Lhasa is not only the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, but also the center of Tibetan politics, economy, culture and religion. It is located on the North Band of the Lhasa River, and stands at 3760 metres above sea level. As you are in high altitude, e strongly advise you to have a good rest, drink lots of ater (at least 3 litres of water) and sleep early.
Day 3 LHASA (BIUD)
After breakfast, visit the world famous Potala Palace — “A bright pearl on the roof of the world”. The Potala is full of elaborate adwork and frescos. The 13-story pala stands 117 metres high and has over 1000 rooms. The entire building is made of stone and wood, Wth walls averaging 3 metres thick. The Potala contains many predous works of ad, including ornately derated statues, sculptures and Tibetan painting. The original Potala as destroyed in the 9th century, during the breakdown of the Tubo Kingship era. It was rebuiltduring the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama. It became known as the “Winter Pala” by the 1750’s, when the 7th Dalai Lama built the Norbulingka Park, as his summer residence. After lunch, depad for a tour to Jokhang Temple. It is one of the holiest shrines in Tibet, the spiritual center of Lhasa and stands in the head of the old dty. Later, visit the bustling market place of Bakhor.
DAY 4—7 FOUR DAYS TREKKING FROM GYAMA TO SAMYE MONASTERY (BILID)
After breakfast drive east, stopping at Ganden Monastery, and begin the trek from Gyama Valley to Samye Monastery. Climbing gradually, Wth plenty of time to acclimatize. You’ll enunter Tibetan nomad yak herders and giant marmots, and marvel at the star-lit skies visible in this crystal clear air. Now well acclimatized, you’ll cross Tseb La (17,000’) and Kampa La (16,450’) and descend into a valley of wild roses, meditation caves and ancient chortens (stupas). Those who Wsh can take a day hike up to Emmaling hermitage site where Guru Rinpoche — the sage who brought Buddhism to Tibet — meditated high in the diffs in the 7th ntury. The last day’s trek passes through farming villages and ends at Samye Monastery, Tibet’s oldest monastery, recently restored in its grandeur. You’ll enjoy a full rest day here, touring the monastic complex and with time to explore the hilly desed-like environs. Your final day in Tibet, you’ll drive to Tsetang, “Valley of the Kings,” the aadle of Tibetan civilization, Miere the oldest building in Tibet stands.
Day 8 TSEDANG— CHENGDU - SINGAPORE (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airpod for your flight badc to Chengdu. On arhval, connect flight from Chengdu back to Singapore.

I hate to get political, but: Tibet is currently a country oppressed by chinese invaders, whose efforts are to destroy its sovereign independence, who are decimating its remaining forests and using the Amdo to store nuclear wastes and house nuclear weapons.

http://www.tibet.com/Eco/Green98/chap6.html

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