Baksumtso Lake – Xintso Lake Trekking Tour

MAIN ATTRACTION:

• Baksumtso Lake

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa:

We will pick you up at the airport or railway station. We will drive to Lhasa along Yarlung Zangbo River and Lhasa River and enjoy the Tibetan style dwellings on our way. Accommodation:3-star Standard Hotel Meals:None

Day 02: Lhasa:

Take a rest and adapt ourselves to the plateau environment. We will make a visit to the Geology Survey and Research Institute to get some geological data of our trekking route. Then we will pay a visit to Potala Palace.Accommodation:3-star Standard Hotel Meals:None

Day 03: Lhasa:

We will make a visit to the members of Tibet Mountaineering Team. They will provide us useful information about the mountains in our trekking route. Then we will make a visit to Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Accommodation:3-star Standard HotelMeals:None

Day 04: Lhasa – Baksumtso Lake – Gyeba Village(430 km):

We will set out for Gyeba Village, located on the southern bank of Baksumtso Lake. Then we will visit the scenic spots around Baksumtso Lake. Accommodation:Guesthouse or Tent Meals:None

Day 05: Gyeba Village - Luochi:

We will leave Gyeba Village for Luochi on foot or by horse. We will also make a visit to the mysterious Luobugui.Accommodation:Guesthouse or Tent Meals:None

Day 06: Luochi – Xintso Lake:

We will make our way to Xintso Lake on foot or by horse, via forests, fields and pastures. Then we will camp by the Xintso Lake with an altitude of 4300 meters. Accommodation:CampMeals:None

Day 07: Xintso Lake - Luochi –Gyeba Village:

We will back to Geyba Village along the same route after we enjoy the amazing sunrise at Xintso Lake in the morning.

Accommodation:Guesthouse or Tent Meals:None

Day 08: Gyeba Village - Baksumtso Lake – Lhasa:

Accommodation:3-star Standard Hotel Meals:None

Day 09: Leave Lhasa:

We will transfer you to the airport or the railway station. Accommodation:NoneMeals:None

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PRICE INCLUSIONS:

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• Transfers between airport/train station, hotels and Scenic Spots while the whole sightseeing by air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide.

Guide:

• English-speaking local tour guide, your kindly friend in Tibet
• Entrance fees listed in the itinerary

Accommodation:

• 3 to 4 star hotel in Lhasa according to your request, guesthouse or tent in other areas according to the specific condition

Travel Permits:

• All Tibet traveling permits
• Travel Insurance

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PRICE EXCLUSIONS:

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• Transportation to and from Tibet
• Meals
• Single Room Supplement
• Personal Expenses like beverages, mini bar, laundry, telephone cost, etc
• Tips to driver and tour guide as your wish.

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Notes for Your Tibet Tours

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Before you go

Permits:

• Passport, Tibet Entry Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit, Military Allowance.

Health Care:

• Tourists should take care of your body before you enter into Tibet. People who caught a severe cold, respiratory system diseases, heart diseases, hypertension or asthma are not advised to tour to Tibet.

Personal Belongings:

• Portable and practical. Forbidden objects and dangerous goods are banned. Flashlight is rather needed since sometimes you have to set off early in the morning and back to your hotel till late at night. You should also bring some daily necessities with you since the accommodation conditions might be pretty poor. Multifunctional Cross-shaped Knife could be used to peel the fruits, open the drinks and canned food.

Enough Cash:

• There are only few banks in Lhasa and Shigatse such as Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China due to the limited conditions. Thus tourists are suggested to take enough cash instead of credit card. You can exchange for cash in such banks but foreign currency exchanging service only offered by Bank of China and a few hotels. It’s not convenient to withdraw money in other area of Tibet and even only cash can be accepted.

While in travel

High Altitude Sickness:

• The high altitude sickness is a normal phenomenon on plateau, and you shouldn’t be too worried about it. Generally, these symptoms would disappear in one or two days after you adapt to the plateau environment. You should sleep enough and drink much water. During the adjustment period, you should not do some violent activities; appropriate clothes should be worn so as to prevent yourself from the cold.

Political Issues:

Political issues are very sensitive in Tibet. It is not advisable to discuss the Tibet issue with the local Tibetans.

Not Do in Photography: You should also realize that not all the Tibetans would like to be photographed, especially the Tibetan women. You’d better ask for their permission before you take pictures.

Traditions and Customs:

Tour guide will detail the folk customs and taboos of Tibetan nationality and the Hui nationally, which we couldn’t violate.