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Reting to Namtso Trekking (Lhasa fly in/out) (Ref: YTR11TBT)
After 3 days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will get properly acclimatized. Then you will drive to northeast to Reting monastery. This famous Gelukpa complex, original Kampa monastery was found in the 11th century by Dromton, the main disciple of Indian scholar-Atisha. From Reting, after a day trek to Joktsola, we will drive to Damshung-the center of marsh. All the inhabitants here are herders. Trek to Namtso initially follows the road from Damshung. Most of the traffic consists of yak herders and horse riders. Camping at the edge of Namtso Lake will offer you the excellent views of Nianqingtangla Mountains, the sparkling water and the varieties of birds. Finally drive back to Lhasa.
Facts of Trip:
| Trip Destination: | Lhassa - Reting - Zangmu |
| Highest Access of the Trip: | 5220 |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Transportation: | Bus/Plane/Yaks |
| Types of Trip: | Trekking |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day. |
| Total Days: | 15 Days |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
Day to Day Itinerary:
| Day 01 | You reach Lhasa by a trans-Himalayan flight from Kathmandu. You cross the main Himalayan Range before hovering over the massive Tibetan plateau savoring the breathtaking view of the majestic mountain range. The bird's eye view of Mount Everest and other peaks like Langtang (7100m), Gauri Shankar (7245m), Melungtse (7100m), Xixapangma (8012m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), and Makalu (8463m) and others, is truly spectacular. Your plane will be landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (93km from the main city) at 13: 40pm Chinese time. Transfer to Lhasa and check in. Afternoon free for acclimatization & O/N Hotel |
| Days 02-03 | Visit in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jorkhang Temple & Barkor street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Rimoche Temple, Tibetan Medicine Institute & O/N Hotel |
| Day 04 | Lhasa – Reting Monastery, drive & O/N Camp |
| Days 05-08 | Reting - Joktso La, trek & O/N Camp |
| Day 09 | Joktso La – Damshung, trek & O/N Camp |
| Day 10-12 | Damshung – Namtso, trek & O/N Camp |
| Day 13 | Journey excursion around the lake & O/N Camp |
| Day 14 | Namtso – Lhasa, drive back & O/N Hotel |
| Day 15 | Transfer to Gonggar airport and fly to Kathmandu |
