Another fascinating trek we Expert team offer is 8 days and 7 nights Tibet Chimpuk Hermitage. The Chimpuk Hermitage is one of the most holy destinations in Tibet, and it pulls in numerous explorers. The mountain incline has reflection buckles that yogis utilized for quite a long time for their contemplation withdraws. There were 108 reflection cells before, incorporating caverns related with Padma Sambhava, Indian educator Atisha and Tibetan ruler Trisong Detsen.
The Chimpuk Hermitage is situated close to Samye religious community. You can pick a half or an entire day visit on the off chance that you wish to climb to the highest point of the mountain. In a half-day visit, we will drive from Samye to the Chimpu abbey. In an entire day visit, we will visit the abbey first. From that point onward, we will climb to the sanctuaries near the highest point of the mountain and see reflection caves and houses of prayer on the more significant levels. The climb takes around 2-3 hours, and afterward stroll down is around 35-45 minutes in length. There is another street with stone steps and climbing turned out to be a lot simpler than in earlier years. While in transit to the top, we can visit a portion of the meditation caves. While we are climbing towards the highest point of the mountain, you will appreciate amazing perspectives on the seclusion, Yarlung valley and Hepo Ri somewhere out there.
Tibet Chimpuk Hermitage Trek
- Duration15 Days
- DestinationTibet
- Trip Grade Strenuous
- Max. Altitude 4900
- Starts at Lhasa
- Ends at Lhasa
- Trip Type Trekking
- Accommodation B/B
- Transport Depend on Group
Trandruk Monastery, Yumbulagang Palace, Chongye Burial Mounds
Lhasa Tour
Visit Jokhang Temple
Explore Barkhor Market
Visit Potala Palace
Visit Sera Monastery
Visit Drepung Monastery
Namtso Lake Tour
Hike around the Lake
Itinerary
The Chimpuk Hermitage is situated close to Samye religious community. You can pick a half or an entire day visit on the off chance that you wish to climb to the highest point of the mountain. In a half-day visit, we will drive from Samye to the Chimpu abbey. In an entire day visit, we will visit the abbey first. From that point onward, we will climb to the sanctuaries near the highest point of the mountain and see reflection caves and houses of prayer on the more significant levels.
You choose your destination and we make sure you to have a great tour.
This day you will fly form Kathmandu to Gongkar airport, over the greatest mountains in the world, absorbing their timeless beauty. Upon the arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, where you will rest and get acquainted with the Tibetan Environment. Overnight at hotel.
The second and the third day of the tour are dedicated to the Lhasa city and its marvelous architectural beauty. You will be visiting the Jokhang temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries and Potala Palace along with the Barkhor Street and the Lhasa streets. Jokhang temple which was constructed back ion 7th century attracts hundreds of tourist every year. This temple has a very huge Sakyamuni Buddha statue and is considered the holiest place in Tibet. Sera and Drepung monasteries were founded in 1419 which are actually numerous white temples and Buddhist buildings in the foot of a rocky hill. Back in its days, Drepung monastery use to have 8,000 monks to teach traditions of Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Sutrayana, the three vehicles of Tibetan Buddhism.
The second and the third day of the tour are dedicated to the Lhasa city and its marvelous architectural beauty. You will be visiting the Jokhang temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries and Potala Palace along with the Barkhor Street and the Lhasa streets. Jokhang temple which was constructed back ion 7th century attracts hundreds of tourist every year. This temple has a very huge Sakyamuni Buddha statue and is considered the holiest place in Tibet. Sera and Drepung monasteries were founded in 1419 which are actually numerous white temples and Buddhist buildings in the foot of a rocky hill. Back in its days, Drepung monastery use to have 8,000 monks to teach traditions of Vajrayana, Mahayana, and Sutrayana, the three vehicles of Tibetan Buddhism.
The route from Lhasa to Samye covers approximately 160 kilometers and typically takes around 2-3 hours by road. You'll travel south from Lhasa, passing through stunning landscapes and crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo River to reach the sacred Samye Monastery.
Chimpuk Hermitage is a warren of caves northest of Samye that was once a meditation retreat for Guru Rinpoche. It is a popular day hike for travellers from Samye to Chimpuk which takes around 4 or 5 hours up, abt 7km.
There is a small monastery built around Guru Rinpoche’s original medication cave half way up the hill. Follow the pilgrims around the various other shrines.
If you are feeling fit and acclimatized, it is possible to climb to the top of the peak above Chimpuk. To make this climb from the Guru Rinpoche cave follow the left-hand valley behind the caves and slog it uphill for 1.5hrs to the top of the ridge, where there are several clumps of player flags. From here you can drag yourself up along a path for another 1.5hrs to the top of the conical peak, where there are a couple of medication retreats and fine views of the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. On clear days you can see several massive Himalayan peaks to the southeast.
Visit the major sights of Yarlung Valley in Tsetang today, of which is consider the cradle of Tibetan civilization. It was from Yarlung that the early Tibetan kings unified Tibet in the 7th century and their massive burial mounds still dominate the area around Chongye.
Drive to Lhasa and O/N at Lhasa
Tibetan Guide will drop to the Airport or Train Station in Lhasa.
- Private Transportation as per the Group Size
- Accommodatation on Hotel
- Experinance Tour Guide
- Sightseeing and Entrance Fee as per the tinerary
- Daily Breakfast
- Tibet Travel Permit
- Government and Local taxes
- Lunch & Dinner
- International flight ticket
- Medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
- Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Visa Fee
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
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