Trekking Great Canyon of Yalu Zangpu in Tibet

Namjiabarwa,located in the 95 east longitude, 29 north latitude, is cycled by the Yarlu Zangpu River. Here formed the largest and longest valley of the world¡ªYarlu Zangbo River valley (also named as Great Canyon). The average deep of the Canyon is 2268m. The deepest is 6009m. In 1994, Great Canyon was confirmed as the largest in the world by both America Geography Committee and Guinness Book of World Records, longer than Colorado Canyon in USA and deeper than the Colca Canyon in Peru. There¡¯s various abundant sources here. The different location of the plants and geography, climate is few to be see in the world according to the nature surrounding here, the minority people here are Menba and Luoba people who live the tradition and custom life, full of secret colors. It is really the most remote area in the world. 

ITINERARY

Day 1 Lhasa (by air)
Arrive at Lhasa, meet and greet at the Gongga airport, transfer to the hotel, have a rest in the afternoon, stay  in Lhasa Hotel..
Day 2  Lhasa/Bayi
Drive to Bayi town, originally a military base, which has now become the capital of Nyingchi District. North of Bayi, Bajie village lies on the edge of a primary dense forest with sacred cypress trees which are more than two thousand and five hundred years old. Around May, we would be able to see three to five-meter rhododendrons in full bloom. Stay in a 3 star hotel in Bayi..
Day 3 Bayi/ Pailong
With the help of truck we will drive to Pailong, a Menba Minority village and the end of the road.  Camp and prepare for the following 6-day trekking..
Day 4-5  Pailong/ Tsaqu(30km)
We will start out early in the morning and trek along Palong Zangpu, the biggest branch of Yalu ZangpuHike to Tsaqu, a Menba Village famous because it is close to the Great  Turn of Yalung Zangbo River and Palong Zangpu River. We could have a bath in the hot sping in Yumei on the way the deepest canyon of the world, camp for night.
Day 6 Tsaqu
This morning will be left free for a good rest or you could get up early to enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Nanjia Bawa  Snow Mountain(7782m), after lunch visit Menba Nationality villages and enjoy virgin forest,  camp for the night.
Day 7 Great Canyon(8 hours trekking)
Today we will trek down to the bent of the Great Canyon, back to Tsaqu for the night;
Day 8-9 Tsaqu-Pailong 
Trek back to Pailong and meet our truck waiting there. Stay in the guest house at Pailong
Day10 Pailong-Bayi
At arrival of Bayi, you could have a good shower today. Stay in a 3 star hotel in Bayi.
Day 11 Bayi/Lhasa(270 kilometres)
We will pass through a scenic terrain with lush alpine forests and clear snow-melted streams. Relax in Lhasa hotel, the best hotel in Lhasa.
Day 12 Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, Jokang Temple , Bakhor Bazaar, stay in the same.
Day 13 Lhasa
Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka, stay in the same;
Day14  Lhasa
Free in the morning, transfer you to the airport for your flight.

Suitable time: From May to Oct.

The quotation is on request.

You could enjoy a better price for a group of ten persons. 

Land Cost includes:  land transfer service(4WD JEEP£¬max.4 guests in a jeep), 3 meals daily (picnic while trekking), service of English guide, experienced driver, scenic spots admission fee, 4 star hotel in Big City and the best hotel or the guest house in small town, camping while trekking (twin share), camping equipments including tents, mattress and truck; assistant person when trekking; all entrance permit to Tibet, all domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes;

Land Cost excludes: tips to tour guide and driver, international flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned, personal expenses, visa costs,  single supplement cost for those who wants to accommodate on a single basis, the  extra cost due to the unforeseen events;