Price: upon inquiry
Destinations Visited: Genie (2 nights)
Departure: Private Tour / Flexible Date
This is a Litang based trekking tour into the best part of Genie by its south side of mountain and glacier views above the meadow. It is total 34km trekking with camping nights. All days trekking are on open terrain and with medium level difficulty at around 4000m. (Pre-acclimating by yourself in/before Litang is recommended).
Book NowAfter breakfast, we head to the trail head to kick off today’s hike. We will first visit the Eye of Genyen, a stunning natural landmark. Afterwards we begin hiking, with views of the snow peaks and glaciers on the southeast side of Genie Massif along the way. Trekking across alpine meadows beneath the snow mountains, we arrive at Golden Sunrise Camp. From here, we can admire the golden sunrise glow over Genie Sacred Mountain as well as Xiaozha Waterfall.
Driving 3 hours, hiking4 hour/10km between 3900m and 4300m; Moderate pace
Overnight camping at 4300m
Mt. Genie (Jun)
Camp View (Jul)
Eye of Genie (Jul)
Camp View in the morning
Wake up early to photograph the morning glow over Genie Sacred Mountain. After breakfast, we walk to New Lenggu Monastery and have chance to view three rare treasures: a female deer antler, reversed conch and the “Heart of Genyen”. We then depart the monastery and start our hiking journey. We trek toward the famous resilient “Single Tree (Yikeshu)” beneath Genyen Massif. The hike climbs from 3,800 m up to 4,500 m above sea level. Standing on the meadow under snow-capped peaks, the Single Tree forms a gorgeous scenic highlight, stunning against both snowy summits and grasslands. Here we can not only see this iconic tree, but also get close-up views of the permanent glaciers on the main peak of Genyen. This section boasts one of the most beautiful wildflower meadows across the Genie region. Afterwards, we continue hiking to Zeba Village.
Walking 7 hours/15km between 3900m and 4500m; Moderate pace
Overnight camping/lodging at 3800m
Mt. Genyen (Genie) (Jul)
Genie above the Meadow (Jun)
Genie Glacier (Jul)
Lenggu Monastery (Jul)
If the weather permits, we may get up early on wer own to watch the golden sunrise over Genie Sacred Mountain. After breakfast, we head to the trailhead on the southern side of Genyen Massif and start today’s hike. Shortly after setting off, we trek through a stretch of virgin forest. Then we walk facing Genie Mountain across flower-strewn grasslands. The southern side of Genyen features the best-developed glaciers, and massive glaciers come into view as we look up. Upon reaching Chemumala, we descend to the road and take a vehicle to Retti. We will stop by Retti Hot Spring, where we can have a soak of wer feet in the natural hot spring. Later we drive back to Litang. Tour ends by dropping we off to Litang downtown.
Walking 5 hours/10km between 3800m and 4200m, drive 3h; moderate pace
Mt. Genyen (Genie) Sunset glow (Aug)
Genie above the Meadow (Jul)
Genie from Retti (Jun)
Genie Sacred Mountain (Sept)
This tour goes to high altitude places starting from Litang. Please be aware it gains altitude quickly and pre-acclimating by yourself is highly recommended to lower the risk of AMS.
This tour is available from 01 June to 30 September.
This tour can also be done in a guided backpacking style that you take care of your own carrying of gears and food while we provide the rest including guide and logistics.
Traveling to the listed places will expect lower standard services at hotels and restaurants even if they maybe the best choices. The service level is not as up to what we have in places like Chengdu. The hotel/lodge people don't speak English nor do the people from restaurants. These places are quite far, wild but beautiful. As authenticity comes often with less comfortability. Food are with limited options at most of the places.
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