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Mount Genyen Trekking in the Tibetan parts of Yunnan and Sichuan
Program
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| - Adventure trip to Tibetan areas of Yunnan and Sichuan |
| - Travel through the wild Kham region with 8 days trekking off the beaten tracks |
| - Close encounter with local Tibetan people and pilgrims |
| - Trekking at high altitude (around 4'000 meters) with breathtaking views |
Trekking Tour at holy Mount Genyen in Tibetan Yunnan and Sichuan
This tour takes you from Kunming to the north of Yunnan province. After visiting Lijiang and Shangri-La we take you deep into the heart of Tibetan Kham. This trip is especially designed for trekking enthusiasts, who are looking for an unforgettable experience and would like to gain an in-depth view of the Tibetan culture in this region. On an 8-day trekking tour off the beaten tracks, you have the chance to interact with local nomads and pilgrims and learn more about the area of holy Mt. Genyen - an important destination of pilgrimage.
From the physical point of view, this tour is rated as an intermediate trek, but with 8 days trekking at around 4'000 meters, high altitude experience is helpful.
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Quick Introduction
The trip takes us first from Kunming - the provincial capital of Yunnan - to Lijiang. The old town of Lijiang has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. To ensure proper acclimatization we spend two nights in this lovely town, which is home to the matrilineal Naxi minority and its mysterious Dongba shamanism.
From Lijiang we travel further north to Shangri-La, the first Tibetan town on the trip. From Shangri- La we descend to the valleys of Mekong River (at an altitude of approx. 2'350 meters) to flood our bodies with oxygen before we spend the next 10 days above 4'000 meters. Once arrived in Litang - one of the most important towns in the whole region - we start our 8 days trek along the slopes of holy Mount Genyen. Impressive and breathtaking views await you as well as great opportunities to gain an in-depth view on the lifestyle of the local nomads and also the pilgrims who come from all over Eastern Tibet to pray at Mt. Genyen. During these eight days we will stay overnight in tents. After the trek we return to Shangri-La and from there back to Kunming.