 Trip Code: WT-503
Trip Valid: 01/04/2009- 31/10/2009
Length: 9 days
Group Size: Minimum 2
Note: For further tour information and price regarding Tibet Shalu to Nartang Trekking, please send email to us.
This two or three day walk is a good opportunity to get a feel for trekking in Tibet. The two passes en route, Showa-la and Char-la, are not panicularly high or difficult and the trailheads are easily accessible from Shigatse.
This trek begins at the historic Shalu Monastery and traverses west over a couple of small ranges to Ngor Monastery. From Ngor it is a downhill slog to Nartang Monastery. The route passes through several villages as well as uninhabited dry canyons. It is about a 10 hour walk to Ngor from Shalu, which is best divided into two days and another seven hours from there to Nartang.
This trek tour can be done from April to the end of October.Day 1 Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa. Day 2 Lhasa
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa . Day 3 Lhasa
Sightseeing in Lhasa, visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa. Day 4 Lhasa / Yamdrok-tso / Gyantse 
Head to Kambala pass which is 4794m high, you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso there. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Then drive back to chushul, along Nepal friendship way to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumpum, the most stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Overnight at Gyantse. Day 5 Gyantse / Shalu Monastery / upper Lungsang, trekking 5 -6 hours, 14km
Drive to Shalu Monastery from Gyantse, only 70km away. Visit Shalu Monastery. Then start trekking. Camping Day 6 Upper Lungsang / Ngor Monastery, trekking 4hours, 8km, camping
Day 7 Ngor Monastery / Nartang Monastery / Shigatse, trekking 5 hours, 18km
Today trekking from Ngor to Nartang by passing several villages, saddles, and one electric utility. After arriving at Nartang Monastery, our driver will pick you up to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse . Day 8 Shigatse / Tashilhunpo Monastery/ Lhasa
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa. Day 9 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip. 1. Transport: Landcruiser and Minivan available;
2. Accommodation: Hotels (6 nts), Tent (2 nts);
3. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
4. Entrance tickets;
5. All necessary Permits;
6. Yak and Yak porters for Luggage during trekking(each with 1 yak, and 4 yaks with 1 yak porter);
7. 3 bottles of oxygen & medicine for the high altitude each person;
8. Travel accident's Insurance. 1. Flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa;
Note: We can offer you the flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing or Xi'an. Please check the latest price with us by email;
2. Trekking equipment ( Sleeping bag, tent and mattress);
Note: We can offer you the trekking equipment, but please inform us before you take this tour.
3. Your own expense;
4. Tips for the guide and driver; | 
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