Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Nyingchi
Your guide meets you at Nyingchi airport to kick off the trip. From there, you'll head to Gala Peach Blossom Village where wild peach blossoms surround the area, then continue on to Lulang Forest for views of snow-capped peaks like Namche Barwa. Weather permitting, you'll stop at Segrila Pass for the views before driving to Basomtso for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Stone pot-cooked chicken)
Included Activities
- Visit Gala Peach Blossom Village
- Explore Lulang Forest and viewing platform
- View Namche Barwa and snow-capped peaks from Lulang Forest viewing platform
- Visit Segrila Mountain/Pass (weather dependent)
Landmarks Gala Peach Blossom Village Lulang Forest Namche Barwa Segrila Pass Basomtso Lake - Day 2
Nyingchi to Ranwu
Start the day at Guxiang Lake situated at 2,600 meters elevation. After that, you'll explore Bomi Peach Blossom Valley which stretches about 30 kilometers and offers great photography opportunities. Later you'll reach Ranwu Lake surrounded by snow mountains, grasslands, and forests at the source of the Parlung Zangbo River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Guxiang Lake
- Explore Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
- Visit Ranwu Lake
Landmarks Guxiang Lake Bomi Peach Blossom Valley Ranwu Lake - Day 3
Ranwu to Bome
You'll visit Laigu Glacier group near Ranwu Lake, which sits within primitive forests and Tibetan villages. From April through September, Donga Glacier and its blue ice cave may be accessible. A sightseeing bus takes you to Summer Ranch, where you can either hike about 4 kilometers for free or ride a horse (optional, 300 CNY per person) to see the glaciers up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Laigu Glacier group
- Take sightseeing bus to Summer Ranch (round trip approximately 40km)
Optional Activities
- Hike to glacier viewpoints (approximately 4km round trip at 4100-4200 meters elevation, free of charge)
- Horse riding (approximately 300 CNY per person)
Landmarks Laigu Glacier Donga Glacier Blue Ice Cave - Day 4
Bome to Nyingchi
Tashi Gang Village sits in a plateau mountain meadow with dense forests, streams, and flowers. In spring and summer, wildflowers cover the meadows. During autumn and winter, thick clouds and mist gather around the snow-capped peaks, creating a different kind of scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tashi Gang Village
Landmarks Tashi Gang Village - Day 5
Nyingchi to Lhasa
You'll check out Basomtso Lake, a national forest park with snow mountains, forests, waterfalls, and pastures. Head to Jieba Village to see Basomtso and the two snow mountains called 'King's Throne' and 'Burning Flame' from their best vantage point. After that, you travel to Lhasa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Basomtso Lake
- Visit Jieba Village
Landmarks Basomtso Lake Jieba Village - Day 6
Lhasa
In Lhasa, you'll see Potala Palace, built in 641 AD and now a UNESCO site with halls, murals, statues, and mountain views. Later you'll explore Jokhang Temple, the final destination for pilgrims where a statue of the 12-year-old Buddha is housed. After touring the temple, you can walk Barkhor Street nearby to look at souvenirs, handicrafts, and Tibetan incense.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tibetan or Nepalese specialty dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Temple
- Explore Barkhor Street
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 7
Lhasa to Shigatse
You'll drive up to Kampala Pass at 4,797 meters for views of Yamdrok Lake below and Mount Nyenchen Khangsar across the distance. From there, you'll visit the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's three holy lakes. Later you stop at Karola Pass to view the Nyenchen Khangsar glacier and Karola Glacier with its views of the holy mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kampala Pass
- View Yamdrok Lake
- View Mount Nyenchen Khangsar
- Visit Karola Pass
- Visit Karola Glacier
Landmarks Kampala Pass Yamdrok Lake Mount Nyenchen Khangsar Karola Pass Karola Glacier - Day 8
Shigatse to Lhasa
You'll see Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, where Tibet's second-highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama, resides. Explore the chapels, shrines, and halls connected by alleyways. In the main hall, you'll hear monks chanting. The red Jamkhang Chenmo building houses a massive 90-foot tall statue of Maitreya, the Future Buddha. By evening, you head back to Lhasa by train or vehicle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
Landmarks Tashi Lhunpo Monastery Jamkhang Chenmo - Day 9
Departure from Lhasa
You have free time in Lhasa until your guide takes you to Lhasa train station or airport for your departure. This is where tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
