Trekking in Tibet
All treks operate ex. Lhasa and may be incorporated into any Tibet itinerary.
All take place at high altitude (4500m+) and require a moderate to high level of fitness. A minimum of 3 full days should be allowed in Tibet prior to the trek to allow time to acclimatise.

Tibet Trek - Namtso
5 or 9 days
Lhasa - Damxung - trek - Lhasa

An 8-day trek through the valleys and grasslands surrounding Tibet's beautiful high-altitude lake, Namtso. Accompanied by local nomad yak herders this trek provides an unbeatable insight into the nomadic lifestyle as well as rewarding you with stunning mountain scenery and a day to relax by the lake mid way through the trek.Moderate

Tibet Trek - Dorje Drak
4 days

A trek through the valleys and farming villages around the base of Mindrok Tsari (5400). Offers a glimpse of both the nomadic lifestyle as we cross alpine gasslands and the traditional village life and farming methods of rural Tibet. Visit Dorje Drak, built into the granite cliffs and end by crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra). Moderate

Tibet Trek - Ganden Samye
6 days
Lhasa- Ganden - trek - Samye

From the ruins of the great monastery of Ganden head for the high valleys. The scenery is spectacular and herders are often camped beside the small lakes and streams, their herds of sheep, yak and goats scattered across the high pastures. The end of the trek brings you to Samye. On the banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), this Tibet’s oldest monastery and one of its most beautiful. Moderate-strenuous

Tibet Trek - Mindrok Tsari
3 days

A 3 day trek through the valleys of the 5400m Mindrok Tsari. Along with the stunning views this is an area of many nomad camps where you will be invited for tea and possible cheese and yoghurt. This is also the realm of the blue sheep, eagles, marmots, pika and, of course, many yak. On day 2 you have the option of heading for the peak. Moderate

Drip Valley day hike

Explores the life-style of rural Tibet on this day-hike through the farming villages of the Drip Valley. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit their small monastery and be invited into local homes to share butter tea, yoghurt and perhaps barley beer. Low- Moderate

Pabonka day hike

A full day hike along the ridges north of Lhasa (average alt 4160m). Pabonka, one of Lhasa's oldest monasteries, is the start point. It is then a steepish climb to Tashi Choling and on to Chupsang nunnery. Pass hermitages and small monasteries with stunning views over Lhasa. Moderate

Responsible Trekking in Tibet

It is of great concern to us that we trek with respect towards the very fragile Tibetan environment as well as the well-being of the nomadic communities through whose territory we trek, hence group size is limited to 6-8 (depending on trek).

Much of the proceeds from these treks are used to help the nomadic communities; both to protect them culturally and meet their needs through medical, educational and winter aid programs, Yak breeding projects in areas of Ngari prefecture and in aiding those nomads who have become semi-settled to acquire new skills to help them generate income appropriate to their new life-style.