Sacred Mount Genie Trek
A trek to the Sacred Mount Genie in eastern Tibet
Overview
There is a beautiful and sacred mountain named Genie in the Kham Area, of Eastern Tibet. Mt. Genie is the highest peak of the Shaluli Mountain Chain at 6204metres. East of it, moraines and glacier lakes come into view. Many Buddhist monks withdrew from society and practiced Buddhism there and is still sparsely populated. Early in 1169, the first ruler Gemaba Dusong Qinba built Lenggu Monastery. The handwriting of the first ruler Gemaba Dusong Qinba is kept on the rock behind the monasteries. The temple houses the "horn" used by him and "heart-stone" of Mt. Genie and other rare treasures. The frescos on the walls of the temple depict the tales about every peak of Mt. Genie. At Kaimaijiang, there are still monks practicing Buddhism.
The peaks around Mt. Genie are fantastic shapes. Every peak has countless waterfalls, virgin forest and grassland with plenty of water and lush grass. Lenggu Waterfall is particularly beautiful, and the green lawns are like carpets. Xiaozha Waterfall with a drop of 500m is awesome. There are numerous hot springs in the forests. As the forests here are protected everything is green and luxuriant, with many kinds of wild animals and plants. Everywhere is filled with life and vitality.
The beauty of Mt. Genie is truly spectacular; there are no roads in this area so you can only enter it by trekking or by horse.
Litang has the title of “Worlds Highest City”, with an altitude of 4014m, 385km east from Kangding, is the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The streets in the town are wide and clean, vast grassland surrounding the town. In summer and autumn, the grass is lush and flowers bloom, with many brooks running through the grassland. Litang Monastery, in the north of the town, is known as “Holy land of Yellow sect of Buddhism in South Kangding Area”. Maoya Hot Spring is a large-scale natural hot spring near the town, indoor and outdoor hot springs are numerous.
Litang Monastery is also called Changqingchunke’er Monastery, houses different kinds of gilded bronze statues of Sakyamuni, Buddhist transcripts, the saddle used by the third Dalai Lama and frescos of Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Duration: 18 days
Grade: 4
When to Visit: May to October
Start: Chengdu
Finish: Chengdu
Requirements and introductions:
- The expedition is a trial of willpower and physical power for each group member. This trek is for clients with a good level of fitness only, clients in poor physical condition will not be allowed on this expedition.
- The camping equipment will be provided by us, but you should prepare your personal articles, especially medicines for your own use.
Itinerary
Day 1.
Chengdu. Hotel
Arrive at Chengdu by air, guide will meet clients at the airport, and send them to the hotel by our air-conditioned bus.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province, in western China, the gateway to Tibet from inland China. Many historic and cultural relics are worth visiting in Chengdu, as well as the Giant Panda Research Base. Make preparations for trekking.
Day 2.
Chengdu / Kangding. Hotel
Start from Chengdu by deluxe air-conditioned bus early in the morning. Along Chengdu-Ya’an Highway which was opened in 1999, drive for about 120 km passing through the Rainy City of Ya’an, Qingyi River Valley, the famous Mt. Erlang, and Luding Bridge over the Dadu River, enjoying the rural scenery of western Sichuan.
Day 3.
Kangding / Litang. Hotel
Kangding County, Paoma Hill, Zhedo River, Mt. Zhedo, grasslands, Yarlong River Valley, Tibetan herdsmen and Tibetan octagonal houses. Drive on the zigzag road on Mt. Jianziwan, viewing the rolling mountains and vast prairie in distance, splendid and magnificent monasteries, Litang County known as “the highest city in the world”.
Day 4.
Litang. Hotel
Visit Changqingchunke’er Monastery, make preparation for trekking and acclimatize for the high altitude.
Day 5.
Litang / Rekexiang. Camping
We head for Rekexiang by bus, to hire porters and packhorses.
Day 6.
Rekexiang / Lengda. Camping
Start from Rekexiang, trek through Gezhexiang, Naiqianduo, and walk along Rediqu River, then arrive Lengda at the foot of Mt. Genie.
Day 7.
Lengda / Naibogunba. Camping
Trek upward along Genggatong River which lies to the northeast of Mt. Genie.
Day 8 to Day10.
Naibogunba / Reti. Camping
Trek northward along Ganbuma River Valley, climb westward across Mt.Salulishan Pass (4500m) at the north part of Mt. Genie, then from north to south, go along Caxibu River to the west of Mt. Genie and arrive at Reti on the grassland then south to Mt. Genie. The three days trekking is very arduous, through two valleys and Mt. Shaluli but you can enjoy marvelous forests, waterfalls, caves and many mysterious things.
Day 11.
Reti / Chasongxi. Camping
Head for Chasongxi through Chemumala along Redi River. Vast grassland, hot springs suitable for bath and drinking.
Day 12.
Chasongxi / Zhangn Camping
We arrive at Zhangna, by passing through Lengda, to Naiqianduo and along the Redi River. Admiring the virgin forests and green lawns.
Day 13.
Zhangna / Reke / Litang. Hotel
Go to Reke on foot, and return to Litang by bus.
Day 14.
Litang / Danba. Hotel
Reach Danba through Yajiang, Xinduqiao, and Bamei by bus. Beautiful Tagong Prairie, famous Tagong Monastery.
Day 15.
Danba / Rilong. Hotel
We head for Rilong at the foot of Mt. Siguniang, through Xiaojin by bus. Along the Dadu River, and valleys to old Xiaojin town.
Day 16.
Rilong. Hotel
Sightseeing at the Changping Gully at Mt. Siguniang. Mt. Siguniang is also a sacred mountain of Tibetans, belonging to Qionglai Mountain Ranges. Its four peaks lie from north to south along Changping Gully, the main peak 6250m high. It is known as the “Oriental Alps” because of its beautiful scenery.
Day 17.
Rilong / Chengdu. Hotel
Climb across Mt. Balang by bus and enter Wolong Nature Reserve, see the giant pandas and return to Chengdu.
Day 18.
Chengdu. Hotel
Leave Chengdu in the morning or in the afternoon, guide will escort clients to the airport by private bus for onward flight.
Included:
- Handle all necessary special permits to the trekking areas,for smooth entry and passage of clients.
- Provide an experienced English speaking guide during tour.
- Supply group equipment needed while camping, hire local porters and packhorse's while trekking.
- Supply food, hotel accommodation, transportation during the journey.
- Supply personal insurance against accidental injury for each group member and keep in contact with first-aid stations to provide effective and prompt rescue in the event of unforeseen accidents.
