Eastern Tibet

Chengdu – Rongdrak – Drakgo – Payul – Dzongsar – Derge – Litang – Tagong – Chengdu

Chengdu – Rongdrak – Drakgo – Payul – Dzongsar – Derge – Litang – Tagong – Chengdu

9 Nights | 10 Days

9 Nights | 10 Days

Explore the untamed spirit of Eastern Tibet on a 10-day journey through Kham’s sacred monasteries, nomadic grasslands, and hidden cultural valleys. Far from the usual trail, this expedition offers a deeply authentic glimpse into Tibet’s wild, spiritual heart.

Theme

Unbound

This immersive 10-day expedition through Eastern Tibet's Kham region offers a rare window into one of the most remote and spiritually profound corners of the Tibetan Plateau. From sacred monasteries and high-altitude grasslands to culturally rich valleys and legendary printing presses, the journey traces the footsteps of ancient pilgrims and living nomads. Carefully designed to balance acclimatisation with depth of experience, this overland route reveals the timeless beauty, unfiltered spirituality, and raw grandeur of Tibet’s wild east, far from the well-trodden tourist path.

Highlights:

Dzongsar & Katok Monasteries

Sacred lakes: Kasar & Yulong Lhatso

Derge Printing Press

Duopu Valley trek & nomadic encounters

Yachen Gar

Travel Plans

DAY 01

Chengdu to Rongdrak (Danba)

  • Depart Chengdu by road (approx. 6 hrs / 384 km)

  • Scenic drive with a lunch stop at Chakzamka (Luding)

  • Arrive in Rongdrak for gradual acclimatisation at 2,677 m

  • Overnight in Rongdrak

DAY 01

Chengdu to Rongdrak (Danba)

DAY 02

Rongdrak – Yukok – Drakgo

DAY 02

Rongdrak – Yukok – Drakgo

  • Drive through forested and mountainous terrain (approx. 5 hrs / 185 km)

  • Lunch in Yukok

  • Pass Tsangstod grasslands; optional nomadic family visit

  • Arrive in Drakgo at 3,250 m

DAY 03

Drakgo to Payul (Baiyu)

DAY 03

Drakgo to Payul (Baiyu)

DAY 04

Payul – Katok – Dzongsar (Maisu)

DAY 04

Payul – Katok – Dzongsar (Maisu)

DAY 05

Explore Dzongsar Region

DAY 05

Explore Dzongsar Region

DAY 06

Dzongsar – Derge – Garze

DAY 06

Dzongsar – Derge – Garze

DAY 07

Garze – Nyarong – Litang

DAY 07

Garze – Nyarong – Litang

DAY 08

Litang – Tagong

DAY 08

Litang – Tagong

DAY 09

Tagong – Chengdu

DAY 09

Tagong – Chengdu

DAY 10

Departure from Chengdu

DAY 10

Departure from Chengdu

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