Definitely Nomadic

Experience Tibetan Nomad culture and Support their Unique Way of Life

Definitely Nomadic: Khampa Nomad Ecolodge & Chyoger Trekking

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Supporting the vitality of tibetan culture

By blending nomadic heritage with modern sustainable building techniques, we’re assisting Tibetan Nomads to navigate their new reality of a less isolated society, while helping them recognize, value, and hold on to what they have.

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Tibetan nomad with their horse
Sunset over the Tibetan plateau
Cosy fireplace at the Definitely Nomadic ecolodge
Yak staring into the camera
Tibetan nomad riding a motorbike on snowy roads
Horse trekking on the Tibetan Plateau

About the ecolodge

Our fully self-sufficient Ecolodge has 4 unique bedrooms and a dorm room to allow you to relax in comfort surrounded by the stunning beauty of Kham. Enjoy warm and affectionate Tibetan culture, traditional crafts, and interesting activities.

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About Chyoger Trekking

From a few hours to multi-day adventures, let the Tibetan Nomads show you the stunning scenery, unique culture, and sense of community on the Tibetan Plateau. From horse trekking to traditional skills and crafts, we try our best to engage and connect with all of our guests!

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The Ecolodge is 10km outside of the town, and it’s worth the distance. The place is only partially finished, but it’s warmer than any building I’ve been in in China so far due to the care with which Angela, her family, and volunteers built it. The food is delicious and healthy, the type of people who end up at a place like this are friendly and interesting, and the scenery out every window is unspeakably beautiful.

— Surucane,
Oct 2016

Amazing place, people, and view

Angela speaks English, Tibetan and Chinese and is a master at making travel arrangements which all worked perfectly. As someone who has spent some 55 years traveling and largely in remote areas I can honestly say the travel experience, personal attention and follow through on travel arrangements and related service provided by Angela at the EcoLodge in my opinion are the pinnacle of my experience … n’est plus ultra! If you are attracted to such travel experiences your wishes and plans will be more than fully met here.

Rick and Chris

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