5 day Tibetan Village Trek (Oct 2nd-6th)

This trip takes you deep into the Tibetan countryside of Northern Yunnan. A high level of fitness is required for this hike as you will be trekking 4-8 hours per day at high altitudes. Passing small villages, yak pastures, vast grasslands and spectacular waterfalls, you will experience the real "Shangrila". Accommodation is in tents (at least one night) or homestay is available the other two nights of the trek if you'd prefer.

This trip starts and finishes in Zhongdian (nearest airport: Diqing) so you will need to arrange your own transportation to/from there.

October 2nd: ZHONGDIAN
Meet in Zhongdian. Spend the day biking around Napa Lake, visiting Tibetan villages. Today will help you to acclimatise to the high altitude.

October 3rd-6th: NIRU VILLAGE TREK
You will trek for 3.5 days along the Niru River valley path from Luoji to Shudu Lake. Day 1 will take you from Luoji to Hongxing (16km, 4.5 hours). Day 2 you will hike from Hongxing to Niru village (9km, 3.5 hours) passing by Lisu minority villages, Guangmen Mountain and the Yin River Waterfall on the way. Day 3 is a long, tough day of hiking from Niru Village (Elevation: 1800 m) to the yak pastures near Shudu Lake (3600 m). First, brave the steep 3-4 hour climb to the "7 coloured waterfalls" (Elevation:3150 m) where you will stop for a picnic lunch. Then continue climbing for another 3 hours through virgin forests across the Bengalaka Mountain Pass (Elevation: 3980 m), where you will overlook Dalagong Mountain. After one more hour, arrive in the Dijie Yak Meadow in the late afternoon and set up camp for overnight. Day 4 is a relaxing one hour trek to Shudu Lake where you will be met by ad driver and transferred to the Tiansheng Bridge Hot Springs to soak your tired muscles. Return to Zhongdian for a celebratory meal and some spirited dancing with local Tibetans in the Old town square. Overnight in Zhongdian.

Price offered:

Price includes:
1. English speaking guide
2. All transportation (combination of public bus and private vehicle)
3. All meals (3 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners).
4. The following entrance fees: Shangbala Nature Reserve, Tiansheng Bridge Hot Springs, Shudu Lake and bike hire in Zhongdian.
5. Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad hire.
6. The hire of a horse to carry camping equipment.
7. 5 nights accommodation (2 nights in nice guesthouses, 2 nights in village homestay/simple guesthouses, 1 night camping)

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