- Trek or Ride Horses to Mt. Zhakra
- 2-6 day options
- Sacred peak part of a family of Tibetan god mountains
- Natural medicinal hotsprings
- Zhakra Yimtso: a turquoise lake with active meditaton caves
- Legends and history
- Some options very remote, wildlife sighting — see Serious Mt Zhakra
- Prices from 2240 yuan/$320
Out and Back Hot springs Pack Trip (2 days)
Zhakra hot spring is an undeveloped spring at the base of Mt. Zhakra, with full views of the peak. The pass is high and requires hiking down into and back out of the back valley.
From Y2520/$360 hiking, Y3590/$510 riding
Hot Springs and Sacred Lake Hermitage Loop (3 days)
After visiting the hot spring, trek or ride down into the low valley before visiting sacred Yimtso Lake and active hermitages there. A place of story and legend.
From Y3690/$520 hiking, Y4760/$680 riding
Yala Valley to Gyergo Nunnery Trip (4 days/4 nights)
Hike or ride one way from Zhonggu Village above Kangding to Gyergo nunnery, visiting sacred Yimtso Lake and Zhakra hot springs on the way.
From Y4930/$700 hiking, Y8660/$1220 riding
Danba Village to Gyergo Nunnery Trip (5 days)
Hike or ride one way from Danba to Gyergo nunnery, visiting sacred Yimtso Lake and Zhakra hot springs on the way. Crosses two major mountain passes.
From Y5840/$770 hiking, Y9430/$1330 riding
For full pricing and all trekking options, download the full trek catalog (CNY), or USD catalog here.
Mt Zhakra can also be visited as part of a full service yak packing tour: we offer 2-4 horse rides with pack yaks that include Mount Zhakra each year.