Nakchu Horse Festival and Trekking… (trip)

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Nakchu Horse Festival and Trekking around Namtse Lake

  • Lhasa Gongga Airport, China
  • Active & Adventure
China, Tibet, Asia

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from $857* per person7 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: China Adventure Tours 12 people max
Each August, over 10,000 people will get together in Nakchu grassland to celebrate their Horse-racing Festival, when they will run their horses, eat, drink and enjoy themselves during the annual horse festival holiday. Then we will trek around the Largest saltwater lake Namtso-Chukmo, one of the most sacred lake in Tibet. Lake Namtso-Chukmo is also home to migratory birds between April and November; if we are lucky, we may be able to see the rare black-necked crane.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Day 1 Lhasa  (D)

Arrive Lhasa 3,700 meters(12,139 ft), meet and greet at Gongga A'port in Tibet, then transfer to the Lhasa Hotel(4 star). We will take the afternoon off to acclimatize to the new environment.

Day 2 Lhasa to Nakchu(Naqu) (B/L/D)

Under good road conditions, the 315 km(197 mi) journey from Lhasa to Nakchu should take approximately 6 hours. Though the journey is long and at times ardurous, there is no such thing as an ugly road in Tibet. We will pass beautiful temples and shrines and encounter herdsmen and pilgrims as we traverse deep valleys and drive across rugged passes. We should reach Nakchu Grasslands by dusk, providing us with a wonderful opportunity to watch the sun go down while sipping hot tea and eating tsampa (the staple Tibetan food) with the nomads.

 Day 3-4 Nakchu(B/L/D)

Grab your horse or your camera, (we do not suggest both) and enjoy a long day of festivities and races at the annual Horse Racing Festival, which is held in August each year. Rows of tents cover the vast green grassland, hosting more than 10,000 spectators from afar. In addition to the various equine events, such as shooting on horseback and cross-country racing, the festival also provides an opportunity to watch regional folk dances. In the evening we will gather around the campfire for more singing and dancing.

Day 5 Nakchu to Dangxiong to Lake Namtso-Chukmo(B/L/D)

After breakfast, we will leave the racecourse and drive south for 6 hours to arrive at the Lake Namtso-Chukmo in Zhaxi Peninsula. The lake basin, located at an altitude of 4,718 m(15,479 ft), can be cold in the evening but our cozy sleeping bags and campfire should keep us warm and comfortable all night long.

Day 6 Lake Namtso-Chukmo to Lhasa(B/L/D)

We will get up early to explore the peninsula and its bird sanctuary, where we may get a glimpse of the rare black-necked crane. There are many caves to explore, including those along a 100-meter mani stone wall. We will return to Lhasa in the late evening.

Day 7 Lhasa(B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport .

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