Surrounded by seemingly endless steppes and high mountain ridges, Mt. Genyen has been the holy mountain of the half-nomads of the Litang area and destination of Buddhist pilgrims for centuries. The trek starts in a small village situated about 4 hours drive away from Litang. The path follows a river into Shambala valley. The meadows on the way offer excellent camping opportunities, most of them with stunning views on the glaciers and slopes of the holy mountain.

From the picturesque Nyigong monastery the hike leads south towards Xiangcheng through an untouched landscape with many rare plants and animals. En route there are several passes to be traversed, many of them over 4'700 meters high, offering breathtaking views over the mountains of southeast Tibet.

Apart from the fantastic landscape, the trek offers a great opportunity to get in touch with the Tibetan nomads and pilgrims in an area which is well known for their strong religious belief and tradition. As much of the region is above 4'000 meters, this trek is quite demanding. However, you have the option to ride a horse instead of walking.