Nyenpo Yurtse Trek

12 days

Duration

Golog, Amdo

Location

10/10

Physicality

Amdo & Kham

Destination

Nyenpo Yurtse trek is one of the best trekking packages all over the Tibetan plateau.

Tibetan nomads on the roof of the world has a genuine and glorious culture that tells stories you have never heard. Book this tour and be a part of Tibetan nomad for 12 days. This is an adventure, traveling in the Tibetan diaspora of Qinghai and Gansu Provinces, packed with exploration of Tibetan traditional arts (the most famous Thanka painting in Rebgong or Tong’ren in Chinese), great monasteries such as Rongwu Gomchen (the mother monastery of other 36 in the region itself), Labrang Monastery (the best monastery preserving Tibetan Buddhism scriptures to date), Taktsang Lhamu (Lang’mu’si in Chinese), a memorable day of hiking in the nomadic region of Taktsang, trekking and camping near the romantic and holy Mt. Nyenpo Yurtse, visiting the most beautiful Qinghai Lake and many more.

Check our Qinghai tour for cultural comprehension on your holiday tip. Amdo cultural tour is also considerable when you plan you trip to Qinghai.

Study a horseback riding tour in the Tibet autonomous region if your destination is to TAR. You may also interested to read our article about top challenging tours or adventure trekking tours in Tibet.

Details about Nyenpo Yurtse Trek

ARRIVE

Xining airport or train station

DEPARTURE

Xining airport or train station

TOUR COST

HIGHTLIGHTS

Tibetan traditional painting, Thanka arts
Homestay in Rebgong
Labrang Monastery
Taktsang Lhamo (Langmusi), a day hiking
Lake Shetso
Meet Tibetan local nomads
3 days trekking near Mt. Nyenpo Yurtse
Experience horseback riding
Beauty of Qinghai lake
Overnight in tents at Qinghai lake

INCLUDED

Transportation	Accommodations
Camping gears	Meal
Yak, horse and nomad support	Entrance fee
Professional guide	Expenses of driver and guide
Oxygen Cylinders	First aid & kit

NOT INCLUDED

Travel insurance

Train/flight fare

Personal expenses

Guide gratuity

The Adventures In Tibet will customize your tour and trekking adventures in Amdo. Please tell us your plan to have a perfect program. Check our tours in Amdo. Check our office location on map. See our nomad adventures to involve in Tibetan nomad life.

Additional information

Dates	May-Sep

Day 1: Arrive in Xining

Upon your arrive in Xining Airport or Train Station, you will be transferred to Lete Youth Hostel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2: Drive to Rebgong

Drive to Rebkong; Morning visits at Upper and Lower Sanggeshong Monasteries where you will see some of the most well-known thangka paintings and Tibetan traditional arts. In the afternoon, visit Gomar Stupa and Rongwu Gonchen Monastery. It is the mother monastery of 35 other monasteries in the region. Overnight: Homestay in Rebgong.

Day 3: Drive to Labrang

In the morning, we will drive 93 miles (150 kilometers) to Sanggchu (Xia’he) to visit Labrang Monastery. You can walk in the streets of Labrang and enjoy Tibetan market. Overnight: Baoma Hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Taktsang Lhamu

Drive 4 hours to Taktsang Lhamu (Lang’mu’si). Overnight: Medium Hotel.

Day 5: Hike

A day of hiking in Langmusi both by foot and horse. (experience horseback riding). Overnight: Medium Hotel.

Day 6: Drive to Shetso Lake

Drive to Shetso Lake via Machu County and camp by the Shore of Shetso Lake. Meet the Yaks and Nomad Crew to prepare Nyenpo Yurtse trek. You could also walk along the shore and wander into nearby mountains on your own. Shetso Lake is the most beautiful lake in the geo-park. The shores are carpeted with wild flowers unleashing intoxicating perfume aroma. You camp here for the first night. Overnight: Camp.

Day 7: Nuenpo Yurtse Trek day 1

Average altitude for today is 13,255 ft (4,040 m). Walking distance is around 6 mi (9 km). Overnight: Camp.

Day 8: Nyenpo Yurtse Trek day 2

Average altitude is 12,467 ft (3,800 m). Walking distance is around 6 mi (10 km). Overnight: Camp.

Day 9: Nyenpo Yurtse Trek day 3

Average altitude is 13,429 ft (4,093 m). Walking distance is around 9 mi (15 km). Drive to Jigdril or Machen County once the trekking ends around lunch time. Overnight: Medium Hotel

Day 10: Drive to Qinghai Lake

Drive to south shore of the Qinghai Lake. Overnight: Nomad Tent Camp near the lake

Day 11: Drive back to Xining

Before driving to Xining, youe will hike on Shala-pass 12,467 ft (3,800 m) for 1 to 2 hours where you will have a panoramic view of the Qinghai Lake and great scenery with animals and camp sites of Tibetan nomad herders. Drop in Lete Youth Hostel at arrival in Xining. Overnight: Lete Youth Hostel