A brief excursion into the realm of Tibet's nomadic herders, the drokpa. It gives you an amazing insight into the life and times of these incredible nomadic people. This trip can be added on to any Tibet tour.
Trip Length: 3Nights/4Days
Highlights of the Trips
• Explore the Nam – tso Lake
• Unique culture of Tibet
• Fascinating lifestyle of Tibetan People
• Inspiring Landscape
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Tsurphu was founded by the first Karmapa in 1189 and remains the head monastery of the Karma Kagyupa order. The current, 17th, Karpama fled to India in 2000. Many Karma Kagyupa followers are from eastern Tibet and it is a great place to watch impressively clothed and bejeweled Khampa pilgrims.
Days 2-3: The sacred lake, Nam-tso, is the second largest in China and utterly stunning. Yak, sheep, goats, and horses graze the rich surrounding grasslands, the snow covered Nyenchen Tanglha dominates the southern skyline and the whole area is a temporary home to hundreds of migrating birds. The rocky Tashidor peninsula is the site of numerous hermit caves and a small monastery with a lovely, short kora. The surrounding grasslands are also a popular camping place for Tibet's traditional nomadic herders.
Day 4: Drive back to Lhasa with the afternoon free for further sightseeing or shopping.
