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 the Yarlung Zangbo River and the 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 visit the Geology Survey and Research Institute to get some geological data for our trekking route. Then we will pay a visit to Potala Palace.

Accommodation: 3-star Standard Hotel Meals: None

Day 03: Lhasa:

We will visit the members of the Tibet Mountaineering Team. They will provide us with useful information about the mountains in our trekking route.

Then we will visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Accommodation: 3-star Standard Hotel Meals: 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 visit 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: Camp Meals: None

Day 07: Xintso Lake - Luochi –Gyeba Village:

We will return 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: None Meals: 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 kind friend in Tibet

Entrance fees are listed in the itinerary

Accommodation:

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

Travel Permits:

All Tibet traveling permits

Travel Insurance

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PRICE EXCLUSIONS:

Transportation to and from Tibet

Meals

Single Room Supplement

Personal Expenses like beverages, mini bar, laundry, telephone cost, etc

Tips to the driver and tour guide as your discretion.

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Notes for Your Tibet Tours

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Before you go

Permits:

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

Health Care:

Tourists should take care of their bodies before you enter into Tibet. People who have caught a severe cold, respiratory system diseases, heart diseases, hypertension, or asthma are not advised to travel to Tibet.

Personal Belongings:

Portable and practical. Forbidden objects and dangerous goods are banned. A 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. The Multifunctional Cross-shaped Knife could be used to peel the fruits, open the drinks, and open canned food.

Enough Cash:

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

While on travel

High Altitude Sickness:

The high altitude sickness is a normal phenomenon on a 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 a lot of water. During the adjustment period, you should not do any violent activities; appropriate clothes should be worn 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 Tibetans would like to be photographed, especially the Tibetan women. You’d better ask for their permission before you take pictures.

Traditions and Customs:

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