Duration: | 12 Day(s) - 11 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Agriculture Tours |
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa(3650m)
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, your guide will greet you and take you to your hotel. A route to viewing the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Brahmaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river.
After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and acclimatize. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2: Lhasa Tour -Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street (B)
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. It has been used since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collection is the gilded burial stupas of past Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
After you take lunch and then head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century, in order to promote the Buddhist religion. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve, perhaps the single most venerated object in Tibet Buddhism. Around the temple Barkhor street where you can do kora (circling the Barkhor street) with pilgrims and locals and buy souvenirs. Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (B)
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung monastery which was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. Ganden palace is used as the Dalai lama’s palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala Palace.
Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. The Most attraction is the Monk's debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa(3650m) to Nyingchi (3100m) (B)
Today we drive along the National Highway No. 318 from Lhasa to Bayi Town (Nyingchi). On the way, we will drive over the Mila pass (5013m) and reach Kongpo Gyamda town.
Then head to the Basom Tso Lake which is around 360km east of Lhasa. Basom Tso Lake, situated at 3,500 meters above sea level, originates from Nyching Tangha Mountain and is a dozen kilometers long. Snow-covered mountains, glaciers, and trees are reflected upon the lake’s rippled surface. There are small islands in the middle of the lake with Lamaist temples built upon them.
Then we continue to drive along the Nyiyang River route to Bayi town.
Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 5: Nyingchi Tour - Great Cypress Nature Reserve Area(B)
Today, firstly we are about to visit the Great Cypress Nature Reserve area, which is 15 kilometers southeast of Bayi Town, The king cypress in the reserve is about 50 meters tall and is about 2,500 years old.
Then we will drive to Sekyim la Pass (4720m) and enjoy the great Mt. Namjia Bawa (7,700m) in the distance.
After that, continue to drive to the bushy Lunang Forest with an elevation of 3700m, and it is a typical highland meadow strip, and both sides of Castle Peak from low to high from the dense bushes, spruce trees, and pine. The distant clouds, the snow-capped mountains, the endless pines, and the quiet pastoral displayed a beautiful landscape. Then drive back to Nyingchi. Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 6: Nyingchi (3100m) to Gyatsa ( 330km, 7hrs) (B)
After breakfast, as we drive through Nang county to Gyatsa, tourists will visit an ancient Lama Ling Monastery, which lies on the left bank of the lower reaches of Niyang River only 34km south of Bayi town. It belongs to the Nyingma sect and is surrounded by a dense forest. Lamaling Monastery enjoys an important status in Tibetan Buddhism in Nyingchi.
Then drive along the bank of Yarlung Tsangpo River and the forest along the road gets fewer when you drive toward Gyatsa. Stay overnight at Gyatsa.
Day 7: Gyatsa to Tsedang (3515m) (125km, 5hrs) (B)
Today’s ride on the road is expected to get tougher as the twisted and dusty road climbs up the Po-dang la (5030m), the paved road will meet at the foot side of the hill.
The ancient capital Tsedang is beautifully situated in the fertile Yarlung Valley, which is known as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. In Tsedang, you will visit the 1st ever Palace Yambulakhang and Tradruk Temple. Stay overnight at Tsedang.
Day 8: Tsedang Tour - Samye Monastery (B)
Today's visit is to Samye Monastery which is the first Buddhism monastery in Tibet built in the 7th century, and the main temple is comprised of three different styles of Tibetan, Hans, and India, and fantastic views of the Yarlung Tsangpo river can be enjoyed all along the road. Stay overnight at Tsedang.
Day 9: Tsedang (3515m) to Gyantse (3950m) (B)
Today, tourists can see lots of beautiful scenery on the way while we drive to Gyantse. Passing over the Gampala pass (4790 m), you have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso (4400m) . The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance, you have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa.
We head westward along the lake and appreciate Karo La Glacier and later drive towards Gyantse. Gyantse was historically known as Tibet's third-largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse). Stay overnight in Gyantse
Day 10: Gyantse (3950m) to Shigatse (3900m) (B)
In the morning, firstly we are going to visit the famous Pelkor Monastery(also known as Gyantse Kumbum).
After one and a half hour’s driving, we will reach Shigatse. In Shigatse, you will visit the famous Tashi Lhunpo monastery where you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future Buddha) in the world. This monastery is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Stay overnight in Shigatse.
Day 11: Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m) (B)
Today, we will drive back to Lhasa on the friendship Highway. The whole distance is almost 280km and it takes 6 hours along the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Brahmaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet). Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 12: Depart from Lhasa (B)
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight to your next destination