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TIBET: The Mount Genyen Trek A Follow the Leader Trip with Cathy Ann Taylor -New for 2008! High on the steppe of Eastern Tibet lies the seldom-visited Kham region, a world of soaring peaks and undulating grasslands where traditional nomadic culture still thrives. On this unique expedition you値l trek through immense pastures along the Neychu River and into the valleys surrounding Mount Genyen, a sacred mountain and destination of pilgrimage. From the pristine valley known as the holy Shambhala to sacred Neygo Monastery, you値l experience the ways in which the Buddhist culture and traditions here are intimately entwined with the awe-inspiring landscape. Our guides have traveled in the area for years and have developed local contacts that will provide you with an unparalleled connection to the lives of these pastoral villagers who live and work above 13,000'. For adventurous trekkers who want both Himalayan grandeur and cultural immersion, Kham is the ultimate destination! TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
"I have the good fortune to visit Tibet every year and it holds a special place in my heart. There is no place like it. This dreamlike and enchanting area of Eastern Tibet is a place of endless grasslands, vast beauty, and spectacular snowcapped peaks. Crystal-clear air, a pristine environment, and the ever-changing light take your breath away. It is truly a magical place, rugged and with equally impressive people. Mount Genyen is deep in the heart of Kham, one of the most off the beaten track areas, and the interactions with nomads and pilgrims are unmatched."- Cathy Ann Taylor |
 Itinerary: TIBET - The Mount Genyen TrekDay 1 - Arrive in Kunming, China. Day 2 - Fly to Gyalthang and tour 17th-century Sumtsenling Monastery for a glimpse of monastic life and culture. Day 3 - Visit the holy Ringa Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Eastern Tibet, and hike to alpine Lake Shudu. Day 4 - Drive through the Shangri-La Gorge to Chatreng. Explore the exquisite murals and woodcarvings of Sampheling Monastery. Days 5-6 - After crossing two high glaciated passes we enter the grasslands of Litang, where we値l find Sumdo Monastery and Drakar Ney, site of the sacred Buddha of Compassion. Tour Jhampa Choekorling Monastery, then pass into the Banyak grasslands where thousands of nomads live in yak-hair tents. Day 7 - Drive to Dramla, then begin trekking along the Neychu River through forests of oak and larch. First view of Mount Genyen! Days 8-15 - Trek through the Shambhala Valley to Choejung Theng, with layover days to explore local monasteries, temples, ancient meditation caves, and the Secret Lake that lies below Mounts Maitreya and Milarepa. Continue through meadows and river valleys with outstanding views of Mount Genyen. Along the way we値l stop to visit several pilgrimage spots and historic monasteries. Days 16-19 - Continue following nomad trails through high grasslands to Sha Tsonak, where more a cluster of 40 small lakes are surrounded by mountains on all sides. Cross two more passes (the highest is 15,459') and pass through the Ngyugula pastoral region, an important ancient caravan stop on the route that ran from Kham all the way to India. End trek at the Dongjung Valley. Day 20 - Drive to Gyalthang. Day 21 - Fly to Kunming and depart.  Detailed Itinerary - TIBET: The Mount Genyen Trek 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We値l email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |