Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Arrival in Nyingchi (2900m), drive to Bomi (2700m) (310km, 5-6hrs)

  Upon your arrival at Nyingchi Milin airport, your professional Tibetan guide will meet you right at designated location on time, with Pickup Board. Then a comfortable car or bus and experienced driver will take you to Bomi hotel safely. Because Bomi’s altitude is lower than Nyingchi’s, we often arrange first night in Bomi and recommend clients to arrive at Nyingchi airport.

  After arriving at hotel, tour guide will help you check in. You can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude.

  Overnight in Lulang.

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  Day 2: Bomi - Lulang Forest - Nyingchi (250km, 4-5hrs)

  Following an open and wide valley (2km wide, 5km long), we move into the canyon of Parlung Tsangpo. Flanked by lush forests, the canyon and its surroundings form an earthly paradise. The raging torrent, notorious rapids, and gushing waterfalls can be seen one after another. With jagged glaciers hanging on steep rock face and steamy mist floating over icy mountain peaks, you will get amazed by how truly incredible our planet can be.

  We will head to celebrated Lulang Forest. It is an enchanting forest covering an area of 15 sq km on the plateau. This region is blanketed with vibrant shrubs, spruces and pine trees. At the bottom of the mountain are steppes and local Tibetans living beside the brooks. We can visit the Zhaxigang Village, the iconic Tibetan village in Lulang and meet the locals and enjoy the local snacks, etc.

  Overnight in Nyingchi

  

  canyon of Parlung Tsangpo

  

  Lulang Forest
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  Day 3: Nyingchi-Basumtso-Lhasa (3600m) (500km, 7-8hrs)

  After breakfast in hotel, you will head to visit to Basumtso Lake which is a beautiful small holy lake of Tibetan Buddhism. The lake looks like a new moon inlaid in the mountains and canyons. Its water is clear and bottomless. You can see many fishes weaving in it. There is a monastic Temple of Ningma sect in Lake Island with a history of more than 1500 years. The dense and quiet forest surrounds the emerald lake. The background is two snow mountains with an altitude of 5500 meters. All together form a stunning beauty.

  In the afternoon, drive to Lhasa hotel on the Lhasa-Nyingchi Highway.

  Overnight in Lhasa.

  

  Basumtso Lake

  

  Basumtso Lake
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  Day 4: Lhasa tour

  After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc.

  In the afternoon, you will walk to visit the age-old Jokhang Temple, as the spiritual center of Tibet, which will deeply impress you with its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. You will see pilgrims donating butter oil to keep the lights burning for the Buddha; learning Tibetan Buddhism; hearing the red-robed Lamas praying; taking photos of the gold roof and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Lhasa.

  Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa, and full of religious atmosphere, showcasing Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Then transfer back to the hotel.

  Tips:
  1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
  2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
  3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs if you are purchasing.

  

  Potala Palace

  

  Jokhang Temple
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  Day 5: Depart from Lhasa

  Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport or railway station for departure and the guide will help you get on board.

  

  Send off to the Train Station / Airport

  

  Leave Tibet for next destination