Amnye Machen trekking

A pilgrim journey to Mt Amnyemachen

Highlights: Mt. Amnye Machen, Mt. Nyenpoyurtse, Kyaring and Ngrang lakes, Nomads etc. Al most all Tibetan communities  or villages have their own mountains with spirits and Mt. Amnyemachen and Nyenpoyurtse in Golog are the most sacred mountains in Amdo. On special occasions Tibetans make their ‘Kora’ (circumambulation) pilgrimage to these mountains especially Mt. Amyemachen when it is the Horse-Year (2014) A complete Kora on foot requires 7-8 days   

 

 

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Trip Length: 13 days (7 nights camping & 5 nights hotel) | Gateway: Xining | Exit: Xining | Best season: june-July –August-early September.D01. Arrival in Xining

D02. Drive to Golog

D03. Drive to Amnyemachen and camp at Tsarnag Khamdo

D04. Kora-camping – arrives at pass; Tachog Nyigka

D05. Kora-camping

D06. Kora-campin arrives near the pass; Drog De Nyigka-camping

D07. Kora-camping

D08. Kora-camping

D09 Kora – extra day just for in case.

D10. Drive to Matoi

D11. Visit Kyarang and Ngorang lakes

D12. Drive Chap Cha.

D13. Back to Xining on route visit Kokonor lake.

D14. Exit

 

What's included in this price?

  • Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
  • All necessary permits.
  • All accommodations, based on double-occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on twin sharing basis or tent in remote areas.
  • All Meals
  • Admission fees .
  • Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & government taxes.
  • Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
  • Crew members: yakman, cook.
  • Supplies:Yaks & horses, 
  • Equipments: Tents,mattress, kitchen staff. 

What's excludd in this price?

  • China visa, all air tickets.train tickets.
  • Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
  • Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
  • Single room supplement.
  • Sleeping bags

What is altitude at the highist pass?

There are two pass on the Kora path; each pass is about 4000m.

 

How many hours walk for each day?

Each day about 5-6 hours walk, depending on your speed

 

Do I need to bring my first aid with me?

Yes, recommended.

 

Do we have horses or Yaks to ride when we cross the rivers or in case

At least two horses and two Yaks are arranged for the Kora tirp.

 

Do we need warmer clothes?

Wind jacket and Raincoat, thick soaks, trekking boots are recommended. It gets cold during the night

 

Do we need to bring sleeping bags with us?

Because of the sizes, qualities, sanitation etc we recommend you to bring it with you

 

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