Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Lhasa to Nyingchi, Visit Lamalin Temple

  Attractions: Lamalin Temple
  Meals: No
  Hotel: Hotel in Nyingchi New Zone

  Welcome to Tibet! Your adventure begins with a scenic drive along the beautiful Nyang River from Lhasa to Nyingchi, covering 390 kilometers. Along the way, you’ll be greeted by snow-capped peaks and lush forests. The day's highlight is a visit to Lamalin Temple, where vibrant peach blossoms frame the temple’s golden roofs, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere. Then, you’ll settle into your hotel in Nyingchi for a restful evening.

  Note: If flying directly to Nyingchi, you can start your trip with other group members (who travel from Lhasa) on Day 2.

  

  Nyang River

  

  Lamalin Temple
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  Day 2: Nyingchi - Gala Village - Lulang Forest

  Attractions: Gala Peach Blossom Village, Namjagbarwa Peak, Sejila Pass
  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  Hotel: Homestay Guesthouse at Lulang Village

  Today, we're off to the heart of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival at Gala Peach Blossom Village. Known as the “First Peach Blossom Village,” this village is surrounded by over 1,200 wild peach trees across 270 acres, turning the landscape into a sea of pink each spring.

  After soaking in the beauty of Gala, we’ll drive up to Sejila Pass. On clear days, you could catch a glimpse of the Namjagbarwa Peak, which stands majestically like a spear piercing the sky. Next, we’ll go to Lulang Forest, where a warm welcome awaits you from a local Gongbu Tibetan family. Here, you’ll get to roll up your sleeves to make sweet tea and pancakes with the hosts, try your hand at traditional archery (cost included), and enjoy a delicious homemade Tibetan dinner to end the day on a high note.

  

  Gala Peach Blossom Village

  

  Namjagbarwa Peak
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  Day 3: Lulang - Pomi Peach Flower Valley - Gangyun Forest - Rawuk Tso

  Attractions: Lulang Forest, Bomi Peach Blossom Valley, Gang Spruce Forest
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: Rawuk Lakeside Hotel

  Starting in Lulang, known as the “Switzerland of the East,” today’s journey takes you to appreciate ten miles of peach blossoms and Rawuk Lake. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Lulang is a lush valley filled with forests, meadows, and charming Tibetan villages. In the early morning, the Lulang Forest is shrouded in mist and the sea of flowers in the pasture adds a touch of poetry to this highland meadow, making it an excellent choice for hiking and photography.

  Then we move into Bomi Peach Blossom Valley. Every spring, the valley transforms into a sea of pink, with wild peach blossoms as far as the eye can see. Next, we explore the Gang Spruce Forest, a place filled with towering trees, mossy ground, and rich wildlife. Finally, we arrive at Ranwu Lake, a pristine lake surrounded by snow mountains. Its calm, mirror-like waters reflect the stunning surroundings, making it a perfect spot to soak in Tibet’s beauty.

  

  Lulang Forest

  

  Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
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  Day 4: Rawuk Tso - Laigu Glacier - Lulang

  Attractions: Laigu Glacier/Yalong Glacier, Ranwu Lake
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: Lulang Homestay

  Get ready for an awe-inspiring day as you explore the Laigu Glacier, one of Tibet’s most incredible natural wonders. Located near Ranwu Lake, this glacier is famous for its striking blue ice caves. Blue ice is not ordinary ice but is formed from deep glacial ice created by the compression of snow over thousands of years. Due to its dense structure, this ice absorbs the red wavelengths of sunlight and reflects pure blue light, presenting a magnificent blue color. This unique color can only be observed in cold climates where the ice remains intact, making it rare and precious.

  After the end of March, the Blue Ice Lake of Laigu Glacier is closed, and we take a local off-road vehicle to the Yalong Glacier in the Laigu Glacier Canyon to see the millennia-old blue ice caves. The Yalong Glacier welcomes visitors all year long, offering a range of stunning blue ice views that change with the seasons. The distance to the glaciers may affect the time needed for tours, ranging from 2 hours to 6 hours. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Lulang Forest, stopping once more to admire the changing beauty of Ranwu Lake.

  

  Blue ice cave in Yalong Glacier

  

  Ranwu Lake
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  Day 5: Lulang - Basumtso - Lhasa

  Attractions: Basumtso Lake
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: No

  As your journey nears its end, we’ll take the scenic route back to Lhasa, with a memorable stop at Basumtso Lake, known as "Little Switzerland." Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forests, this sacred lake is the perfect spot for a peaceful hike. You will take part in a 2-3 hour trek, allowing you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a peaceful tour time.

  Note: The 5-day Nyingchi Peach Blossom tour ends upon arrival in Lhasa. If you’re looking to explore more of Tibet, you can stretch your legs to Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, etc. Tibet Horizon is happy to help plan out your adventure!

  

  Basumtso Lake

  

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