Yamdrok Lake (15 days) Trek, DofE expedition or Int. Award
Yamdrok Lake (15 days) Trek, DofE expedition or Int. Award
This area works as a DofE/Award Gold expedition as the route does not include steep ascents or descents and is an easy area for camping. Tibet as a country is at a very high altitude so there needs to be time allowed at the start of the trip for acclimatising to this altitude. This allows time to see the city of Lhasa and learn about the culture of the Tibetan people. The accommodation is a mix of camping and lodges to ensure all aspects of the DofE Award can be covered.
Fitness grading: Treks / Intermediate
Climate: See Climate for likely weather conditions
Duration: 15 Days
Price 1-2 teams: £2250 per person
Price 3 or more teams: £1950 per person
Deposit: £300
Dates: Please contact us for dates
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Additional Information
The sample itinerary gives an idea of the terrain and what to expect trekking in Tibet. The route shown follows mountain trails established by the local people and maps will be provided that show the trails available in the area.
What’s included:
All accommodation and food
Airport transfers
Entry fees for sight-seeing visits
Camping equipment (not sleeping bags & mats)
National Park Fees/trekking permits
Guides and porters
Sherpa insurance
One days training in the UK
Four-day practise in the UK
Expedition Assessor
What’s not included:
International flights (incorporating the teachers flight costs)
Double entry visa fee – Kathmandu ($50)
Lhasa return flights
Tibet visa
Personal insurance
Lunch and Dinner when in hotels
Personal clothing and equipment
Bottled drinks
Personal expenses
Optional Sherpa and porter bonus
Practice expedition food
Click to see Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Depart home country
Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal
You will be met at the airport then drive for about 30 minutes to the hotel.
Day 3 and Day 4: Kathmandu
Time for sightseeing as well as organising the necessary visas for Tibet. We will check everyone has the necessary kit for the trek ahead. There is time to purchase anything needed from the numerous equipment shops near the hotel.
Day 5: Lhasa (3,650 m)
Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. You will be warmly welcomed by our guides and driver who will transfer you to your hotel.
Day 6: Sightseeing Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokang Temple and Bharkor. Overnight in Lhasa
An opportunity to visit the famous Potala Palace and Naga Temple and after lunch walk to Jokhang Temple and Bharkor.
Day 7: Trek from Pabongka Temple to Sera Wutse-Sera Monastery. Overnight in Lhasa
Drive to Pabongka Temple, visit the temple and start to hike to Sera Wutse where there is a wonderful view of the whole of Lhasa from the top. After lunch there will be a short meditation in Sera Wutse cave and you’ll then trek to Sera Monastery and drive back to your hotel.
Day 8: Drive Lhasa – Langthang Deachen (3,900 m) Camp
Drive from Lhasa to Yamdrok travelling along the Lhasa river, seeing the beautiful villages of Lhoka. From Jidishol, an ancient town, you’ll continue your journey to the Doe valley.
Day 9: Trek Langthang Dewachen – Eagle Nest – Lhamachen (4,800 m) Camp
Trek along past the villages of Kangon and Jieang to a small gorge and the herder’s camp. From here you will walk to Eagle Nest. Then it is a steep trek up into the valley.
Day 10: Trek Lhemachen – Jehul La (5,000 m) – Kangru Monastery (4,870 m) Camp
Trekking up to Jeshul La Pass you will enjoy beautiful views of Yamdrok Lake and Kurla Gangri Mountain on the border between Tibet and Bhutan. Descending down to have lunch at the herder’s camp. You will then trek to Kangru Monastery and experience the culture of the monks and nuns.
Day 11: Kangru Monastery – Yamdrok Lake (4,470 m) Camp
Trekking through Kangru and Kangmar you’ll see Tibetan people in traditional dress. Crossing Penzila pass (4,900 m) you will see views of Yamdrok Lake and the Noejing Kangsang Mountain. You will camp on the green grassland by the lake where you will see horses, sheep and yak grazing.
Day 12: Trek from Renpoesur grassland to monastery Camp
After breakfast, you will start your trek from Renpoesur to the foot of the pass to Tsayul village, at the elevation of around 4700m above sea level. You will have a fantastic view of the entire eastern part of Yamdrok lake and Noejing Kangsang snow mountain in the distance. Trek down to the Tsayul valley and continue walk down the valley to Tsayul village. Tsayul village is one of the largest villages in the eastern part of Yamdrok lake. You can have lunch at the Yamdrok lake shore before trekking toward Rido monastery. It is an extremely beautiful walk with a great view of Yamdrok lake from the Rido monastery. Camp
Day 13: Drive Tongra to Kyarola pass to Lhasa Hotel
Our drivers meet you here and start the journey by road along the Yamdrok lake towards Lhasa. You will cross the Kyarola pass, enjoying beautiful views of Noejin Kangsang mountain and Yamdrok lake to the south as well as the great Barhmaputra or Yarlung Tsangpo valley to the north of the pass. You will reach Lhasa for the night. Hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to airport in Lhasa and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu, arrive home country
We will take you to the airport in good time to catch your return flight home.