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Sepu Kangri Trek

Duration:
7 Days
Price:
From USD1560
Difficult Level:
Moderate
Season:
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
Tour Type:
Private Tour
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Overview

This 7-day itinerary will take you through the Changtang Grassland, enjoy heavenly Lake Namtso, look up the Biru Skull Wall, see the beauty of the Sepu Kangri Glacier, and come on an in-depth exploration tour of northern Tibet. First, you will visit the temples such as Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa City and experience daily Tibetan life here. Then you will set off to the sparsely populated land of northern Tibet. Sepu Kangri, due to its unique triangle shape, scenic beauty, and mysterious legend, is known as the secret realm of northern Tibet. You will come to the Sepu base camp with an elevation of more than 5000m and have the opportunity to see the starry sky and reflections of the golden mountains. Trekking from Base Camp along Lake Sapu towards the glacier, you will see stunning pristine scenery, snow mountains, glaciers, holy lakes, meadows, temples, etc. The best time to visit is from May to September.

DayRouteAttractions & Activities
1 Arrival in Lhasa by Flight Pick up from Lhasa Gonngar Airport
2 Lhasa City Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
3 Lhasa - Namtso - Nagqu, 420km, Approx. 7hrs Namtso Lake
4 Nagqu- Biru County - Sepu Base Camp, 360km, Approx. 6hrs Biru Skull Wall, Pala Pagoda
5 Sepu Base Camp - Trek 10km - Biru County, 210km, Approx. 4hrs Sepu Kangri
6 Nagqu - Changtang Grassland - Lhasa, 350km, Approx. 6hrs Changtang Grassland
7 Lhasa Departure Send off to the airport/railway station

Daily Itinerary

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Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway Station to transfer you to the hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, it usually takes about 1 hour; from Lhasa Railway Station, it takes about 20 minutes. After the transfer to the hotel, you will be free to wander around the city on your own for the rest of the day but try not to overtax yourself. On the first day's well-rest is crucial to acclimatize to the high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not take a shower if you can help it.

Stay overnight in Lhasa

In the morning your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture. It was first built by the 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt later by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. Now it is a museum and world heritage site. 

In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since the early days. After that, you will take a walk around the Barkhor Street which is one of the most devotional circuits as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa. Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

Stay overnight in Lhasa

After breakfast, set off for Nagqu, along the way to watch the Lhasa River, the prairie of northern Tibet, and the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. After crossing the Nagenla Mountain at 5,190, you can see the excellent view of the merging lake and sky, as well as "God of Light" from a distance - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Here is Namtso, one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, with an elevation of 4,718 meters. Namtso means "Heavenly Lake" and ranks first among the Three Sacred Lakes in Tibet. You also can visit Tashi island to have close contact with the holy lake. After that, drive to Nagqu city.

Stay overnight in Nagqu.

After breakfast, proceed to the mysterious "Skull Wall" in Biru County - a wall made of human skulls. Next to the Skull Wall, there's a celestial burial platform, which is built on the hillside near the Darmu Temple where colorful prayer flags are fluttering in front of the door and window. The skull wall is actually earth walls with wooden frames built on the south and west and arranged with human skulls in each grid.

Afterwards, head to the Pala Pagoda. On the way, you can see the first bay of the Nujiang River which is majestic, beautiful and unique. Pala Pagoda is named after one of the crystal towers. The building is fabulous in the architectural history of the Tibetan Pagoda and rare in the world. And there are rich cultural relics in the pagoda. In Buddhism, pilgrims would circuit along the pagoda, prostrate and pray, which is counted as virtue perfection.

Stay overnight at Sepu Base Camp. Here you can watch the sunset and sunrise of the Sapu Mountains. If the weather is good, you can also take pictures of golden snow mountain and the splendid galaxy.

Sepu Kangri, known as the Great White Snow God by locals, is one of the sacred mountains of Tibetan primary religion - Bon. Its highest peak is 6956 meters. The Sepu Sacred Lake is formed by the melting snow from the sacred mountain for thousands of years. It extends from the foot of the mountain and is divided into two parts. The one near the foot of the sacred mountain is the Samu Co lake, and the other part is the main lake - the Sepu Glacier Lake. The water here is clear and clean.

In the morning, we will hike along the lake, towards the glaciers of Sepu Mountain Range. You can adjust according to your physical condition. Every summer, Sapu Mountain presents a different style: the top of the mountain is covered with ice and snow, while the bottom of the mountain is full of water and grass, which contrasts with the top of the mountain, but makes people feel natural and harmonious.

Turn back to Biru County. Stay overnight in Biru.

Drive along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway in Changtang Grassland to Lhasa. Changtang Grassland, aka. Northern Tibet Grassland, surrounded by the Kunlun Mountains, Tanggula Mountains and Gangdise Mountains, with an average altitude of 4,500 meters, is a natural grassland in Tibet. You can see meadows, mountains, Gobi, and lakes spread throughout the area. The dotted yaks are scattered all over the pasture, and the scenery outside the car is charming.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Changtang Grassland
Changtang Grassland
Your tour ends today. Your guide and driver will drop you at Lhasa airport or railway station for your next stop.
Tour Price and Service

From US$1560 p/p

Based on 3-star hotels for 2 people in low seasons. Price varies according to travel season, number of people and level of accommodation.

INCLUSIONS

  • Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
  • All entrance tickets fee for tourist attractions listed in the itinerary;
  • Experienced local English-speaking tour guide;
  • Travel-licensed vehicle according to group size & season as itinerary needed including gas and parking fee;
  • All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel, or guesthouse. Please tell us your preference;
  • Breakfast provided by hotels;
  • Pick-up & Drop-off service from Airport/railway station;
  • Travel Agency Liability insurance;
  • Government tax;
  • Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express);
  • Food & lodgings for guide & driver;
  • Oxygen tank for emergency use;
  • Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

EXCLUSIONS

  • International flight to and out of China;
  • Chinese Visa/China Group Visa; (Note: we could help you by providing the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies for your Chinese Visa or the invitation letter for your China Group Visa)
  • Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa; (We can help you book the domestic flight/train ticket at the BEST price. Please contact us for details.)
  • Meals are not included but we will recommend some good ones for you according to your requirements. Usually, it takes 3-10 USD per person for each meal.
  • While the gratuity for guide and driver is NOT mandatory, it is expected. Based on their service, you can tip them on the last day of the tour. Each of you is suggested to tip them 5-10 USD/day in total;
  • All the commission and tax charged by PayPal, Bank, and government when making payment. (e.g. PayPal --- 4.4%. Wire transfer --- 2%);
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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