CS-02 Sacred Mt Shika Trek (8D7N)

Day 1   Arrive Gyalthang. Rest & relax. Gyalthang (Shangri-la)
(L/D)  Ovenight in Shangri-la
Day 2  In the morning, visit the SongZan Monastery. Afternoon travel to Trinyi village for preparation of trek. Explore the village on foot and view the might Mt Shika.
(B/L/D) Overnight in Shangri-la
Day 3  Start your hike 4/5hrs to Tsowaka, the nomadic settlement in the high plains of Gyalthang, Accompanied by local guide, a helper and horses to carry your supply. Overnight you will camp either outside, surrounded by yaks and high mountains, or with the nomads in their huts.
(B/L/D) Camping in Tsowaka
Day 4  Today, we will reach the first peak of our trip, Mt. Yikha, about 4000 m high, and covered with meadows of gentians, edelweiss and azaleas. This trek will last for about 5 hours and is going to be the warm-up for tomorrow?? s demanding approach on Mt. Shika.
(B/L/D) Camping at Mt. Shika
Day 5   In the early morning we will head towards Mount Shika (4447 m). After 6-7 hours trekking, about 200 m in altitude below the summit, we will erect camp and rest. Under the star-covered Tibetan sky, we camp outside in our tents and listen to the sound of nature before falling asleep.
(B/L/D)Camping at Mt. Shika
Day 6   Early morning, we will conquer the peak of the mountain and enjoy the stunning view over the Gyalthang plateau as the sun rises. Return trek to camp and after a short break, continue trek to the sacred Lake of Nyata Tso, trekking through old-growth forests and rhododendron woods.
(B/L/D) Camping at Nyata Tso
Day 7    After packing, we??ll be trekking to the village of Hamugo, through the gorges on the foot of the mountain. From there, we will take the vehicle back to Trinyi Village. Unpack and drive to Shangri-la.
(B/L/D) Overnight in Shangri-la
Day 8  &After breakfast take flight for leaving.
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 ( p/p ) Budget Standard Luxury Budget Standard Luxury
2 – 5 pax              
6 – 9 pax              
Single Room Supplement              
10 pax up              
Single Room Supplement              
Monthly Special Offer ( Min. Pax: 10 )            
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
* 3 domestic flights in the economic class with tax ( Beijing/Xi’an/Chongqing, Yichang/Shanghai )
* 4 or 5 star hotel, twin-bed room with private shower and WC
* English speaking local guide
* Daily meals ( exclude the special flavor food )
* Admission charges where applicable as shown in the tour description
* Private car in the program
* Service charges for baggage handling between hotel and airport
* Domestic travel insurance
* Victoria Cruise
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* International flights and tax
* Personal consumption
* Visa fee
* Tips for guides and drivers
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