Journey to the heart of Kham

Upon your arrival, your driver will be waiting for you at the exit gate of Chengdu airport and transfer you to the hotel in downtown. If time allows, you are welcome to visit one of Chengdu’s oldest streets.

In the morning drive to Danba via Mt Kulha, one of the highest mountains in west Sichuan province. After a short break at the view point of Mt Kulha drive to Rongdrak. Danba in Chinese. Rongdrak Tibetan Villages are known as the most beautiful villages all over China. famed for unique architectures. In Rongdrak, You can see the watchtowers established for more than a thousand of years ago during the kings of Tibet. The the whole region called Gyalmo Zawarong in Tibetan. Stay overnight in Danba.

Day hiking to the hermitage above the Zhonglu village

In the morning drive from Rongdark to Lhagang. Tagong in Chinese. Visit Lhagang Gonpa or Minyak Pel Lhagang Monastery is a Sakya monastery located in Lhagang village, in the Minyak region in Kham. Lhagang Monastery is regarded as one of the most famous monasteries in the region, mainly due to the Jowo statue kept there, which many believe is of equal importance to the Jowo statue in Lhasa. You can also see the Zhara Lhatse, the mountain is the highest mountain in Minyak region of Kham. And It has an elevation of 5820m. And the unique sharp pointed shape made the Mt Zhara Lhatse itself more beautiful and holy. This mountain is also strongly connected with the stories of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). Stay overnight in Lhagong.

In the morning drive to Ganzi via the vast grassland into the deep valleys with thick forest. From the last pass before arrive Ganzi. You will be seeing the breathtaking view from the Ganzi northern mountain range Nelhu pass with elevation of almost 4600m and also see Mt Kawa Lhori and its stunning range. Once arrive in Garzi visit De Gompa. Which is located at the center of the town, and you will see lots pilgrims are taking kora around the temple and offering pujas. Stay overnight in Garzi.

In the morning drive to Dzogchen. Dzogchen Monastery is one of the most important and influential monasteries of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located in the remote Kham region of eastern Tibet, now part of Sichuan Province, China. Founded in the 17th century, Dzogchen Monastery is a center for Dzogchen teachings, the highest and most esoteric path of the Nyingma tradition, which emphasizes direct realization of the natural, primordial state of the mind.

Day hike to the Paltrul Rinpoche’s cave and the other cave where there Lama Tsewang Rinzin achieved rainbow body.

In the morning drive to Dege via Yulong Lhatse and Mt Chola pass.Yulong Lhatso located beside the Manigange town about 11km, Derge county, made by effects of glaciation, altitude over 4500M, with Chola ranges surrounding, the deepest is 15M, covers an area of 2.72 sq km. Chola mountains, Chola in Tibetan, meaning’s mountain neighboring a lake', there 5 peaks over 5000 meters and a lot of lakes, grass meadows. The main peak Chola is 6168M, afternoon visit Dege Parkhang or Dege Sutra Printing House is independent from the monastery and is the first substantial building you'll encounter walking south from the town's center along the stream. The Printing House is in a beautiful traditional temple which was restored in 1991. It is constantly circambulated by townspeople and pilgrims. though you can take pictures of the printing process. The institution was founded in 1729 by Chogyal (dharma king) Denba Tsering. There are more than 140,000 printing blocks, a large collection of national cultural relics and a library comprising 830 books consisting of 10000 volumes. The last surviving copy of an old history of Indian Buddhism is amongst them.Stay overnight Derge.

In the morning drive along with the Yangtze river to the Dzongsar, visit Dzongsar, Dzongsar Monastery was founded in 746 by a Bönpo lama. Located on a promontory overlooking the great Khamje Valley in Derge, the monastery is the birthplace of the Khyentse lineage. Today it is a vibrant Tibetan community that includes a large monastery, a shedra (monastic college), a clinic, retreat centers, and a school. Dzongsar is home to both lay and monastic practitioners, who are dedicated to the study and practice of Dharma. And also visit Dopuk valley. And also the valley is famous for its Tibetan traditional artifacts like bronze making and black pottery. Stay overnight Dzongsar.

Day hike Dopu valley

In the morning drive along with the Yangtze river to the Pelyul. In Pelyul visit the Palyul Monastery. It was built by Lhachen Jampa Phuntsog, the first Dharma King of Dege. It was constructed on a site which possesses all the essential auspicious signs and had been blessed by the presence of many great Mahasiddhas. Afterwards drive to Ganzi.

In the Morning drive to Kangding. Once you arrive in Kangding. Visit Ngachoe monastery. Ngacho monastery or Anjue Monastery in Chinese: A prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kangding, Ngacho Monastery is a tranquil place for visitors to learn about Tibetan Buddhism, watch monks at prayer, and appreciate Tibetan architecture. And visit Kangding Old Town: Though modernization has changed much of Kangding, parts of the old town still preserve traditional architecture, tea houses, and small markets where locals sell Tibetan goods, crafts, and traditional foods.

In the morning after breakfast drive to Chengdu.