Destination Tibet

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 12

Accommodation Hotel/Tented Camp

Max altitude 5000m

Group Size 1-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek

The classic trekking routes in Tibet, well known for the breathtaking views of alpine pasture.
The trek starts from Tsurphu Monastery and ends at Yangpanchen Monastery.
Enjoy an expansive valleys and rolling hills.
See Tibetan nomads herding yaks and sheep.
Visit remote monastery and nunnery.
Perfectly combines the cultural and wilderness activities.
Revealing the hidden beauties of Tibet.

Overview of Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek

Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek is known for its mix of cultural sites and rugged alpine scenery. The route starts at the Tsurphu Monastery and concludes at the Yangpachen Monastery, passing through valleys inhabited by nomadic herders. Most tour packages include several days of acclimatization and sightseeing in Lhasa before the Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trek.

Due to the extreme altitude, proper acclimatization is essential. Trekkers should be in good health and physically fit to handle the demands of walking at high elevations. The trek is typically done as a guided, all-inclusive tour where camping gear, food, and guides are provided.

Tsurphu to Yangpachen Trek begins at Tsurphu Monastery and crosses several high valleys before coming into Yangpachen valley. This trek is a nicely balanced combination of cultural and wilderness activities, with alpine tundra, mountain panoramas, ancient monasteries and a remote nunnery.

This is a high-elevation trek, with the trail consistently above 4,400 meters and reaching a maximum elevation of over 5,300 meters at the Laser-la pass. The best time to this trek is from April to October when the weather is mild and the grasslands are in bloom.

Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek 12 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa
Day 02: Lhasa Tour
Day 03: Lhasa Tour
Day 04: Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery(4300m, 2-3 hours, 79km)
Day 05: Tsurphu Monastery to Leten Trek (5105m, 4-5 hours, 11km)
Day 06: Leten to Bartso(5-6 hours, 15km)
Day 07: Bartso to Dorje Ling Nunnery(4 hours, 15km)
Day 08: Dorje Ling Nunnery to Yangpachen Monastery Trek (4 hours, 14km) and drive to Lhasa.
Day 09: Lhasa to Shigatse via Gyantse(3900m, 360 km, 6 hours)
Day 10: Everest Base Camp to Gyirong Border(2880m)
Day 12: Gyirong Border to Kathmandu(1300m)

Detail Itinerary of Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa

Receive you at Lhasa airport upon arrival, and transfer to hotel in Lhasa. Free day on your own to adjust your body to acclimatize in the high altitude. In the evening, group meeting and travel information delivered by your guide. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 02: Lhasa Tour

Breakfast, and you will pay a visit to the famous Potala Palace, the world culture heritage in the morning. After lunch, drive to visit the holiest temple in Tibet-the Jokhang temple and the famous Barkhor street, where you can do the Kora with pilgrims and locals. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 03: Lhasa Tour

Breakfast and we drive to visit the Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. Drepung was once home to more than 10000 monks. After having lunch, you’ll continue to visit the Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The monks debate held in the courtyard at around 3-5 in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 04: Lhasa to Tsurphu Monastery(4300m, 2-3 hours, 79km)

Breakfast and drive to the Tsurphu Monastery and after lunch, you will visit to the Tsurphu Monastery, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and the birthplace of living Buddha’s reincarnation system. Then we will rest for half a day to acclimatize to the following trekking. Camping around Yangpachen Monastery.

Day 05: Tsurphu Monastery to Leten Trek (5105m, 4-5 hours, 11km)

Breakfast and you will walk along a green valley crisscrossed with mountain streams. You may find mountain goats hidden in gray rocks. If you travel in summer, you can also see nomads camping for herding. The trek will continue on a high plateau until we find a flat area for camping near Leten. During the first day of trek, you will appreciate the breathtaking scenery on the way and feel the typical beauty of Tibet landscapes. Camping around Leten.

Day 06: Leten to Bartso(5-6 hours, 15km)

Today, we will first trek to the highest spot – Lasar La (5300m). Passing through Damchen-la (5200m), the trail will turn left at the cairns at the crest, and then descend to the expansive valley with meandering streams. We will arrive at Lasar La about three hours later, then descend to the wide open Yangpachen valley, and then move on towards Bartso. Bartso is a Drokpa (nomad) village of several houses, surrounded by the juniper used for incense throughout Tibet. Camping around Bartso.

Day 07: Bartso to Dorje Ling Nunnery(4 hours, 15km)

The third day trek begins as we continue the trails across a wide valley. We will pass a ridge, from where you will appreciate the breathtaking views of Nyenchen Tanglha (7111 m), the holiest mountain in central Tibet. After arrive at Tajung village, we will climb gently up to rolling hills, where you can see young nomadic boys and girls herding yaks and sheep on the plateau. At noon, we are about to reach Djore Ling Ani Gompa (nunnery), where the friendly nuns may invite you to the Nunnery’s tea house and share you tasty yak meat, before the photo session. Camping around Nunnery.

Day 08: Dorje Ling Nunnery to Yangpachen Monastery Trek (4 hours, 14km) and drive to Lhasa

The driver will meet you at Dorje Ling, and you can choose to trek for another three or four hours, until reach Yangpachen Nunnery. The road follows the ox-bow Nyango Chu River across a grassy valley. Yangpachen Nunnery is an old monastery of Kagyupa sect, providing a perfect spot for overlooking part of the Trans-himalaya ranges. Before returning to Lhasa, you can have a relaxing time at Syangbochen hot springs (optional). Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 09: Lhasa to Shigatse via Gyantse(3900m, 360 km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and begin the overland journey along the Friendship Highway. The drive features stunning mountain passes, including the Gampala Pass, with views of the turquoise Yamdrok Tso lake. You will arrive in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, for the night.

Day 10: Shigatse (3850m) to Everest Base Camp (5000m)

Breakfast and continue the scenic drive, crossing the Gawula Pass for panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. Arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, where you can see a magnificent sunset over Everest. Stay overnight at Everest Base Camp.

Day 11: Everest Base Camp to Gyirong Border(2880m)

Breakfast and visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery, where nuns and monks live together at 5154 meters above sea level before departing from the base camp. Today, you will reach Gyirong Border, witnessing the breathtaking landscapes changing from 5200 meters to 2800 meters above sea level. Stay overnight in Gyirong.

Day 12: Gyirong Border to Kathmandu(1300m)

Farewell to Tibet and welcome to Nepal today, saying goodbye to your Tibetan tour guide and driver. Our Nepali staff at the Nepal border port will warmly welcome you, assist you in applying for a Nepal visa, and be responsible for carrying large luggage at your own expense). We ensure a safe transfer for you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Free shuttle airport pick up/departure transfer.
Necessary Tibet Travel Permit
Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast.
Entrance fees
English-speaking guide
Transfer on comfortable tourist vehicles according to group size
Oxygen tank in the car
Tourist accident/casualty insurance
First aid kit
Company Service Charge and government taxes.

What's Excluded ?

Chinese visa
Flight/Train Ticket t
Meals-Lunch and dinner.
Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities, etc.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek

Best time to trek to Ganden and Samye.

The best time to do the Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek is from mid-May to mid-October. The weather is generally more stable during this period, with milder temperatures. Summer months (July–August) can be wet but feature the greenest mountains and most wildflowers.

Permit for Ganden to Samye Trek

Trekking in Tibet requires several permits, and a local guide must accompany you throughout the trek. The trek is typically organized by tour companies, which arrange all necessary permits, transportation, and guides. The journey usually starts with several days in Lhasa for sightseeing and acclimatization before driving for Tsurphu Yangpachen Trek in Tibet.

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