Namche Barwa-Tsangpo Gorge Treks

Duration: 14-21 days
Months offered: Spring, Fall
Costs: From $ 3,000

The Namche Barwa-Tsangpo Gorge region is located in east-central Tibet. It is one of the most fascinating natural environments on the planet. The area is composed of many different ecosystems stacked on top of each other. The cause of this is the Tsangpo rivers radical turn south through this part of the Himalaya. The rivers tortuous path through the two great peaks of the area; Mt. Namche Barwa-7,782 meters and Mt. Gyala Pelri-7,151 meters, has cut a gorge 5,000 meters deep. The distance separating the peaks is only 21 kilometers. This mountain and river combination has created a stupendous landscape containing semi- tropical rain forests near the bottom of the gorge, to true Himalayan conditions on the high flanks of these peaks. Nestled in the many hidden valleys of the area are groups of Tibetans still carrying out age old pastoral and religious ways of life. Some places such as Pemako are considered by Tibetans to be lands of sacred refuge to be entered during times of great distress. Pemako is one of the most sacred spots in all Tibet. Throughout the last several centuries many visionary lamas have journeyed here to unearth Buddhist treasures hidden ages ago. The sanctity of this area is palpable. Only a handful of westerners have been to the region. The treks vary in difficulty from technical hikes which include rappelling and river crossings, to standard non-technical trekking routes. All trips take one through the varied ecosystems of the region. We consider these treks to be some of our finest. It is truly a privilege to be able to experience such wilderness at the dawn of the 21st century .