Gama Valley

- Location: From the south of Qudang Town, Tingri County to the east of Chentang Town, Dinggye County in Tibet
- Altitude: 2100 - 5000 meters; 4200 meters on average
- Opening Hours: All day long
- Admission Fee: No admission fee
- How to Get There: Gama Valley trek starts from Tingri. Travelers need to rent a car or take a tourist vehicle for the whole trip. It takes 6~7hrs from Shigatse and 10~11 hours from Lhasa to Tingri.
- Best Time to Visit: April-June or September-October. During these periods, you are able to have an excellent visibility as a result of good weather, and you can fully appreciate the beauty of Mt. Everest, and other mountainous range and orchids are in full blossom from May to June.
Gama Valley - The Most Beautiful Valley in Everest Region
Located at the downstream of PumQu in Tingri County and Dinggye County, Gama Valley, “the most beautiful valley in the world”, is 55km from east to west and 8km from south to north, covering an area of 440km2.
The various ecological zones boast different types of evergreen, half-evergreen and other primeval forests. The most unusual type of forest is consisted of junipers, which cover a vast area of the virgin forest. Its ancient and majestic appearance makes you feel like travelling in ancient time. The wondrous snow mountains, wild flowers, wild animals are waiting for you. It is truly a trekking paradise. If you like great scenic views, why not just walk in the Gama Valley.
But this place is not easy to reach. The only transportation available is through yaks and horses. The journey requires lots of energy and stamina. Therefore, if you decide to go, you need to get well prepared both physically and mentally.
From Gama Valley, you can have a vantage point to enjoy the vista of snow mountains and glaciers only at a price of raising your head. Besides, Mt. Everest is covered with giant glaciers, among which the longest is 26km Rongbuk Glacier. And on those glaciers, there are various seracs, majestic ice cliffs, adventurous cracks, and even thrilling avalanches.
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