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KINGYour Specialist for Cultural & Adventures of Tibet

MARCH 2015 · FEBURARY 2016

Source of Water, Top of the world……

From the Machu River (Yellow River) to the Drichu

river (Yangtze River), Comprising the whole province

of Qinghai, Southeast of Gansu, and South of

Sichuan; Qilian mountain to the north separate

Gebi desert ; Changtang plateau to the west

connects to the central Tibet, Kham and Amdo

encompasses a large area in the east of Tibet;

The nonthern and western of Kham and Amdo

consist most high altitude grasslands that are

above 4000m. The southern Kham has numerous

rivers, including the Mekong River, Yarlung River,

and the Salween River flow through, which form

lands and weather allowing Tibetan farmers to

grow barley, wheat , and other vegetables and

fruit trees. The eastern Kham is between

2500m – 3500m, are covered in thick evergreen forests.

Kham and Amdo were the home of many early Repoches,

lamas, including the founders of the Drigungpa and

Karmapa. In1070, many Buddhists fled persecution in

central Tibet to Kham, where they set up influential

monasteries, and returning to central Tibet to spearhead

the so-called second diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet.

Those early built monasteries are still standing on its

original site, even some of those were destroyed in the

20 century, but being rebuilt after 1990’s 20th century;

there are two main routes through the region to Lhasa.

The Southern road takes in the best of the alpine scenery.

The Northern road is a higher route that riding through

ancient temples, and herdings;

KHAM & AMDO

The destination KHAM & AMDO

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Tibetan Trekking Travel Co ., Ltd has been established since 1996, with decades of working in this vast land,

we have learned and be capable of creating the most memorable programs for you. Our excellent

relationships all across the Tibetan plateau with hotels and other suppliers ensure that the visit to Tibet

much easier than ever; In addition to organize trekking

and hiking in Tibet, we also provide tours to experience

the culture of Tibetan, to appreciate the beauty of nature,

to observe the wildlife on this vibrant plateau;

Our tours are designed for small groups and individuals

who are seeking to experience the remarkable of Tibetan

plateau in a style with both luxurious and comprehensive;

Our tour guides are also to respond immediately to any

questions or problems related to your tours.

We’re here ready to assist you accomplishing both a

depth of understanding and the intense experiences in this distinctive land,

Religion of Bön is the ancient traditional religion of the Tibetan people. Buddhism was introduced into Tibet

when King Songtsen Gampo married Princesses Wencheng from China, who came to Tibet with a statue of

Shakyamuni Buddha. Buddhism developed widely when Padmasambhava, whom is an Indian Buddhist scholars

and known as Guru Rinpoche, who visited Tibet at the invitation of Trisong Deutson- the 38th Tibetan king.

Religion, People, Language

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Tibetan, according to legend, originated from the union of a monkey and an ogress. Tibetans today see themselves

as descendants of these two progenitors, and believe that they have divided natures that result from the personalities

of the monkey and the ogress. This mythical event took place within a cave on Mt. Gonpo Ri, a ridge overlooking the

historic Yarlung Valley. Smaller tribal groups, such as the Monpa , Lhoba and Khampa, who follow a combination of

Tibetan Buddhism and spirit worship, are found mainly in the southeastern parts of Tibet.

Tibetan language is spoken in numerous regional dialects, which generally cannot be understood by the speakers of

the different oral forms of Tibetan. In general, the dialects of central Tibet (including Lhasa), Kham, Amdo and some

smaller nearby areas are considered Tibetan dialects. Other forms, particularly Dzongkha, Sikkimese, Sherpa, and

Ladakhi, are considered by their speakers, largely for political reasons, to be separate languages. Although spoken

Tibetan varies according to the region, the written language, based on Classical Tibetan, is consistent throughout.

The magnificent 3 floors building with original frescoes were blackened by smoke during the destruction of the 1960s.

The printing house contains exquisite images of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lineage-holds of the Sakyapa tradition. In

Second floor is the collection xylograph blocks, including the Derge editions of the kangyur; Tangyur; Nyimgma Gyudbum

and other works, which are constantly in demand throughout the town, villages and monasteries of Tibet

Derge printing house

Is one of the most beautiful lakes in all Tibetan Cultural Areas, its shores bedecked with carved Mani Stone. The mountain

and rocks surrounding the lake are said to assume the divine form of the Cakrasamvara Mandala to those who have pure

vision to perceive them

Yilhun Lhatso

This is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug of Tibetan Buddhism, Located in Xiahe, South of Gansu province, with less

than 4 hours drive to its capital town of Lanzhou. The monastery complex dominates the northern part of Xiahe county. The

white walls and golden roofs feature a blend of Tibetan and Han architectural styles. It contains 18 halls, six institutes of learning,

a golden stupa, a sutra debate area, housed nearly 60,000 sutras, and 4,000 monks. The monastery today is an important place

for Buddhist ceremonies and activities.

Labrang Monastery

Monlam Festival was originated from AC 1409 when Dzongkapa, the creater of Geluk Pa of Titetan

Buddhism, first intorduced this ritual ceremony to spread Buddhist scripture interpretation for ndwishful pray, and it became a traditional festival ever since the reign of the 2 Dala Lama. It is

now a ceremony for praying for happiness, safe and peace life. This ceremony is widely being hold

almost at the same time in different areas of Kham and Amdo, such as: Aba, Kumbum monastery of

Xining, Labrang monastery, Labrang monastery in Xiahe; Longwu Monastery of Repkong...etc; This rdfestival usually last 15days, with fixed beginning of 3 June of Lunar calendar, which is vary from

Gregorian calendar.

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Monlam Festival

Katok Monastery, one of the six 'Great' Nyingma Monasteries. It was founded by Katok Dampa Deshek,

younger brother of Phagmodrupa, in 1159. The monastery had a reputation for fine scholarships and thproduced some of the greatest scholars in Tibetan history. Its mystery festival is held on 10 of June

th stin Tibetan Calendar almost each year; the date could fall at any date between June 7 to July 31 in the

Gregorian calendar. Thangkar unfolding day might be changed by Renpoche at the last minute.

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Katok Festival (Monk Mask Dance)

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Litang Horse Festival is a summer horse festival held in Litang County. During festival, Khampas , whom

are nomads of Tibetan, from different districts of Kham, even from Amdo come to gather together;

trading, celebrating and ride to contest are the major events. The festival is held generally the first st thweek of August from August 1 to August 7 . Tibet horse is with small size to compare the horse

from Europe or north America, it features long distance walk without stop or rest; however, the

fastest running horse is thought to be the best horse, the owner of it, whom win the contest during

festival will surely gain honor and prestige.

Litang Horse Festival

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Kham & Amdo Overland

This trip takes you through the northern edge of Amdo, then crossing

through the populous area of Middle China onto the Tibetan Plateau,

en route you will visit to one of the 6 Great Geluk pa monasteries that

are not in the central Tibet, but in Labrang; exploring the Tibetan

Art – center of Repkong; northeast onto Aba plateau to explore the

Ju-nang branch of Geluk pa; visit to the picturesque of Jiuzhai Valley

D1 Arrive in Beijing - Xining

Arrive in Beijing, then by continuing flight to Xining, the capital of Amdo,

currently Qinghai province

D2 to D4 Xining – Repkong

We will visit to one of the 6 great Geluk pa monasteries of Taer monastery,

and Qinhai lake (kokonor lake); then to drive Repkong visiting the largest

one in the southeast of Amdo - Longwu monastery,

D5 to D7 Repkong – Xiaha – LANGMUSI

We will get to Xiahe in the morning, visit to Labrang monastery in the

afternoon; then after, heading east to reach a hidden site of LANGMUSI

D8 to D10 LANGMUSI - Aba - Jiuzhai valley

Explore the monasteries in Aba county, then drive out to Songpan-Jiuzhaigou,

a long drive but featuring some amazing scenery. Check in at your hotel near

Jiuzhaigou National Park and relax for the evening

D11 - D12 Jiuzhai valley - Chengdu

Enjoy a full day to visit this famous national reserve and see the stunning

scenery. Your will be transferred by land from Jiuzhai valley to Chengdu

D13 Chengdu departure

We will drive you to the airport according to your return flight

Date of Private Departure on your demand

Date of Group Departure tth th th h2015: 15 Apr/ 20 May / 10 Jun / 20 July

th th th th 20 Aug / 20 Sep / 12 Oct / 10 Nov

th th2016: 5 Jan / 5 Feb

Quote per participant

Base 10 - 14participant US $ 1,659

Base 6 - 9 participant US $ 1,990

-SGL. Supplement: US $ 387

Selected hotels

Xining: Jianyin hotel (4☆)

Repkong: Tongren hotel (3☆)

Xiahe: Aviation hotel (4☆)

Labrang monastery: Hostel

Aba: guesthouse (condition is basic)

Jiuzhai valley: 4☆ hotel

Chengdu: Minshan Lhasa Grand hotel (4☆)

Prices include

Sightseeing tours throughout the trip with

Chinese English-speaking guides; Entrance fees

of listed monasteries and view spots; All

necessary travel registration; Accommodations

based on double occupancy; Private transportation

including Airport or train station pickup; Breakfasts;

Prices exclude

Chinese Visa fee; International airfare & china

internal train fares and airfares; Medical cost;

Expense of personal nature; Lunches, dinners;

Tips for guide, driver, and staff of local restaurant

and hotel

Beijing

Chengdu

Xining

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Larung Gar and its beyond

This trip takes you through the northern edge of Amdo, then crossing

through the populous area of Middle China onto the Tibetan Plateau,

en route you will visit to one of the 6 Great Geluk pa monasteries that

are not in the central Tibet, but in Labrang; exploring the Tibetan

Art – center of Repkong; northeast onto Aba plateau to explore the

Ju-nang branch of Geluk pa; visit to the picturesque of Jiuzhai Valley

D1 Arrive in Chengdu

You arrive in Chengdu; our guide will meet you and check in to your hotel

D2 - D3 Chengdu - Danba - Kanze

In the morning, we will departure for Danba, visit to local unique Tibetan building

of “Watching tower”; then after We will departure early, drive along Dongu valley

to Bamei, where we turn to west to Kanze county

D4 - D6 Kanze – Pelyul – Katok- Dzongsar- Pelpung- Derge

We will departure early today, to get to the first site of Yachen monastery, which is

about 200km from Kanze, after visit this site, we will get to Pelyul, where we are

going to being one spiritual journey by visiting the three valleys that 3 tradtions

of Tibetan Buddhism are located in and visit to Pelyul monastery, a Nyingma pa

tradition of Tibetan religion

D7 to D9 Derge – Kanze- Larung Ga

Derge is often regarded as the cultural heart of Kham. After paying a visit to this

historic site we will dirve onto Trola pass (5050m) heading east toward Kanze.

We continually toward east to Luhuo county, where we turn to north to Larung Gar

D10 to D12 Larung Gar – Barkham - Chengdu

In the morning, we will departure for Barkham, The capital of Aba Tibetan prefecture;

then onward to return to Chengdu, where we will spend one full day to explore this

city, which has history of more than 2500yrs;

D13 Chengdu - Departure

Today, our guide will transfer you on a private car to the airport. You will depart from

Chengdu with memories of wild Kham and the unforgettable cultures of Sichuan


Date of Group Departure th th th th2015: 20 Apr/ 20 May / 20 Jun / 15 Jul th th th 15 Aug / 18 Sep / 10 Oct





*Trips by 4 wheel drive vehicles

Selected hotels

4 star hotel of Chengdu, the best guesthouse

of local

Prices include







Prices exclude





and hotel

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To Shangri-La“Shangri- La” is a mythical kingdom in Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, hidden

somewhere beyond the snow covered peaks of the Himalayas - a

permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world. Nowadays,

Gyltang (Zhongdian), a small county in the eastern Tibet of Kham, has

been officially renamed as “Shangri-La”; this trip takes you onto the

Tibetan Plateau to look for the happy land of “Shangri-La” either in the

real world or in your mind.


After arrival in Chengdu, pickup and transfer to your hotel to check in. Relax for the rest of the

day by having one visit to the traditional Chinese teahouse at People’s Park.

D2 - D3 Chengdu - Kangding - Litang

Litang is about with altitude of 4150m, within 2 days drive, we will arrive at this Tibetan town.

After arrive in Litang, we will visit to Litang monastery that is just on the northern edge of this

small and remote township and belongs to the Gelukpa Sect of Tibetan Religion Buddhism.

D4 - D5 Litang – Daocheng – Riwa – Yading Nature Reserve

We will visit to the Yading Nature reserve, which is with stunning nature view, and the three

holy mountains, of which are Chenresig (Avalokitesvara, 6032m), Jambeyang (Manjusri,

5958m), and Chanadorje (Vajrapani, 5958m). These three holy mountains represent

compassion, wisdom and energy – attributes one must cultivate on the path to enlightenment,

and Tibetan Buddhists believe that a Pilgrimage-kora around these mountains brings great merit.

D6 - D7 Daocheng – Xiangcheng - Derong – Shangri La

This is a pleasant drive during this two day, we will visit to the very seldom visited

“south-corner” of Kham. Then drive through 2 big snow-captured mountains entering the

southern of Kham of Zhongdian, which is also known as “Gyltang” with altitude of 3300m,

once we arrive in this bright town of highland, we are going to visit the Suntseling

monastery – The largest Tibetan Buddhist complex in this area; and currently housed 700 monk,

it has an appearance of a small monastic town.

D9 - D10 Shangri La to Lijiang

En route, we will detour of the Tiger Leaping Gorge, then to visit the center of the Naxi people,

a relatively small minority group with a rich culture. The “Old” Lijiang was an intimate mountain

town of stone and tile, laced with swift canals and who has been put recently on the list of the

world monument protected by UNESCO.

D11 Lijiang departure

Today we will drive you to the airport for your departure to the next destination


Date of Group Departure th th th th2015: 15 Apr/ 15 May / 20 Jun / 15 Julth th th 15 Aug / 8 Sep / 10 Oct





Selected hotels

4 star hotel of Chengdu, the best guesthouse

of local

Prices include







Prices exclude





and hotel

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Kangding Trek

This is a fun trek in the eastern region of Tibet near Kangding, the gateway town of travel onto Tibetan Plateau. The trek takes about 3 days, and en route you will be able to witness the wildlife and snow-capped mountain peaks. An optional 2 days trekking extension is available

D1 Arrive in ChengduAfter arrival in Chengdu, pickup and transfer to your hotel to check in. Relax for the rest of the day by having one visit to the traditional Chinese teahouse at People’s Park.

D2 Chengdu to KangdingDeparture forKangding, en-route we will stop by to visit Luding Iron Bridge. Then arrive at the gateway town of the Eastern Tibet of Kham-Kangding, we will isit to this twon by foot to acclimatize to the altitude.

D3 Kangding, start trek, day1Departure from Kangding by vehicle to Dzonggu village, where we meet our local crewstart to hike about 5-6 hours to reach the camp by the east slop of Yarla Yartso

D4 Trek – day 2From the camp we depart for the first pass and then onto the grassland, enjoy the view of Yarla Yartso Mountain, descending to the bottom of the valley, to camp by the beautiful holy lake of Yalar Yotso.

D5 Trek – day3 & Reaching LhagangDeparture from the camp, where we take another trail onto the last pass, from which we descend all the way to Manijiaguo, a place with great mani pile in Kham, meeting with our waiting vehicle we return to Lhagang.

D6 Lhagang to ChengduBy vehicle driving through Xinduqiao,a place famous for its terrific nature view, if theweather permits, the peak of the highest mountain of Kham – Mt. Gangkar is visible.

D7 Chengdu we will drive to visit Chengdu Panda Base, Wenshu temple and the Globe Center .

D8 Chengdu departureToday we will drive you to the airport for your departure to the next destination


Date of Group Departure th2015: th th th 10 Aug / 10 Sep / 15 Oct


Base 10 - 14participant US $ 935



Selected hotels

4 star hotel of Chengdu & Kangding, the best

guesthouse of local, tent for trekking

Prices include






including Airport or train station pickup;

Breakfasts; horse as“large-baggage-carrier”,

Tibetan stable man; cook and cookers, tent,

mattress; meals for days at trekking;

Prices exclude



Expense of personal nature; Lunches, dinners; sleeping bag; Tips for guide, driver, and staff of

local restaurant and hotel;

th th th15 Apr/ 15 May / 10 Jun / 10 Jul

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A Trek in the highest mountain in the Southwest of China that is

recommended as one of the Top Adventure Travel Trips 2014 by The Active Time

Mt. Minya Gangkar TrekMt. Mingya Gangkar is the highest mountain in Sichuan province, was once thought

to be the highest peak on this planet. It is with elevation of 7556m. This trek starts

at Kangding, and this trek can be customized to fit a particular group’s interests,

budgets and schedules. This trip can be emphasized trekking activities if the group

has a great interest in trekking, or to emphasize the region’s cultural riches if that’s

where our interests lie.


After arrival in Chengdu airport, pickup and transfer to your hotel, assist to check in.

D2 Chengdu to Kangding

Departure forKangding, en-route we will stop by to visit Luding Iron Bridge. Then

arrive at the gateway town of the Eastern Tibet of Kham-Kangding, we will isit to

this twon by foot to acclimatize to the altitude.

D3 Kangding

Today we will make some visit to the Pao-Ma mountain in order to acclimatizing to

the ahnge of altitude; get ready for the trekking.

D4 to D9 Traversing through Mt. Minya Gangkar from North to South,

During this 6 days trek you will travels through rugged country, generally at a high

altitude and across a high pass of 4950 meters. The average walking day is around

7 - 8 hours. This trek does present a reasonably tough proposition on account of the

altitude and daily walking distance.

D10 Meeting with vechile & to Xinduqiao

Today we will continiuingly descending to Tsemei village, where our vehicle will be

waiting at; then load up baggages, we will drive to Xinduqiao, which is a small Tibetan

village, and becoming well known nowadays for its beautiful nature view.

D11 -D12 Xinduqiao - Kangding - Chengdu

Today we will drive to Kangding, enroute we wioll stop by Lhagang to visit the Temple

of Rincess Wenchen, and then on the new road to Chengdu via Kangding

D13 Chengdu departure

Today we will drive you to the airport for your departure


Date of Group Departure

2015:





Selected hotels

4 star hotel of Chengdu & Kangding, the best

guesthouse of local, tent for trekking

Prices include






including Airport or train station pickup;

Breakfasts; horse as“large-baggage-carrier”,

Tibetan stable man; cook and cookers, tent,

mattress; meals for days at trekking;

Prices exclude



Expense of personal nature; Lunches, dinners; sleeping bag; Tips for guide, driver, and staff of

local restaurant and hotel;

th thth th 20 Apr / 15 May / 15 Sep / 10 Oct

Mt. Minya Gangkar

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Not only TibetFor decades working in this high plateau has gradually made us becoming an expert in Tibet tours and treks. The knowledge, experience and the network that we have built in this enormous region has enabled us to deliver unique programs that "zoom"in Tibet.

Require catalogat the best travel agency

In the era of organized trips, the imagination are likely to disappear; we would like to hear more from our clients, and go hunting for points of view,

looks, events to increase and to help creating new looks on the world

Even with great nature of Tibet, Please note

that there are traditionally two other parts

of Tibet in the east, which are Kham & Amdo,

the tribes of Tibetan, the hidden monasteries

in the valleys and jungles of East Tibet. In addition to tours of Tibet and

the east Tibet of Kham, we work with our close partner Broacde Travel,

of which we recommend trips to all over china, please require the brochure

for China tours.

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heritage has raised a strong aspiration and

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To meet the nomads of the prairies; view the highest mountain of this planet; Crossing through the Himalayan range.

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