Tibetan Glacier and Grasslands Holiday

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Group size

1-3 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

Join us on a three-day high-altitude adventure through Tibet’s wild beauty and sacred landscapes. Begin at the serene Gyergo Nunnery, then hike over Griffon Pass (4,800m) to the Zhakra Hot Springs at the foot of towering peaks. Camp under the stars before climbing toward a glacier, crossing a rocky pass with breathtaking views, and descending to a remote alpine lake rich with wildlife. On the final day, trek across vast grasslands back to Gyergo, where you’ll visit a sky burial site, meditation cave, and ancient temples.

Prices:

1 person: Y6860

2 persons: Y4780 pp

3 persons: Y4180 pp

Angela L. is the provider of this trip

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The provider speaks: English, Chinese

We founded our company in 2004 out of a great love for nomads and nomadic culture. We own an Ecolodge, where we continue to support traditional arts and nomad-run trekking.

Tour highlights

Sacred Encounters at Gyergo Nunnery

Visit the ancient temples for a deep cultural and spiritual connection

Wildlife and Remote Landscapes

Spot traces of rare animals while exploring untouched grasslands, rugged mountains, and high-altitude wilderness

Griffon Pass and Zhakra Hot Springs

Cross a dramatic 4,800m mountain pass and descend to rejuvenating hot springs at the base of a high peak

Route details

Meet in the morning at Gyergo Nunnery, where we will gather for a brief orientation and prepare for our adventure ahead.

We will then hike up over Griffon Pass, which stands at an impressive 4800 meters, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as we make our way down to Zhakra Hot Springs, nestled at the base of the high peak.

Once we arrive at the hot springs, we will set up camp and stay the first night in tents there, allowing us to relax and rejuvenate after a day of hiking while enjoying the soothing warmth of the natural springs under the starlit sky.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour provider's comments

Hiking 8-9 hours per day. As a hike, this is very strenuous, for the very fit.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

2 nights

Sleeping bags and mats can be rented.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Sichuan Province, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

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the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

all meals;
cooking;
packhorses;
guiding;
tents;
car from our lodge or Tagong (one way).

Extras

flights;
sleeping bags;
mats;
tips and personal expenses.

It's important to know

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.