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6 Days Tibet Nyingchi Bomi Ranwu Basumtso Lake Photography Tour

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Overview & Highlight

6 Days Tibet Photography Tour in the low altitude area of Nyingchi guide you to take photos of several lakes: Ranwu Lake, Basumtso Lake, Guxiang Lake; two big glaciers: Laigu Glaciers and Midui Glacier and the vergin Lulang Forest.

Tour Type: based on number of clients
Tour Service: Local Tibetan tour guide and driver & Tibet Permit application
Meet & Pick-up: Nyingchi
Tour Route: Lulang Forest - Ranwu Lake - Laigu Village - Laigu Glacier - Midui Glacier - Mt. Namjia Bawa - Niyang River - Basum Tso
Best Time to Visit: Spring, Autumn
Tour Highlights:

1) Arrive at Tibet at low altitude area - Nyingchi
2) Take photos of several lakes: Ranwu Lake, Basumtso Lake, Guxiang Lake, etc.
3) Take photos of Glaciers: Laigu Glaciers and Midui Glacier
4) Take photos at virgin forest of Lulang
Tour Level: 3 stars
Tour Code: TTC-P20
Tour Inquiry: https://www.tibettourism.com/nyingchi-bomi-ranwu-basumtso-photography-tour-6-days.html

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Itinerary Summary

Day	Route	Attractions & Activities	Accommodations	Meals
1	Arrival in Nyingchi, to Lulang 100km, 2-3hrs	Pick up and drive to Lulang town	In Lulang	/
2	Lulang-Ranwu Lake 300km, 6-7hrs	Lulang Forest, Midui Glacier, Ranwu Lake	In Ranwu	B
3	Ranwu Lake-Laigu-Bomi 200km, 5-6hrs	Laigu Village, Laigu Glacier	In Bomi	B
4	Bomi-Nyingchi-Basumtso 350km, 6-7hrs	Lulang Forest	In Basumtso	B
5	Basumtso-Nyingchi 120km, 2-3hrs	Basumtso Lake	In Nyingchi	B
6	Depart from Nyingchi	Send off to train/airport	/	B

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Nyingchi (2900m), drive to Lulang (100km, 2-3hrs)

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 Lulang hotel safely.

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. 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.

Lulang Forest

Lulang Forest
Day 2: Lulang - Bomi - Ranwu Lake (300km, 6-7hrs)

After breakfast in hotel, you will visit from Lulang small town to Ranwu Lake via Bomi. On the way you will have several stops to take photos, such as: Tongmai and Pailong Natural Danger, Parlung Tsangpo River, Guxiang Lake Park, Galang Lake Park, Tibetan King Cave, and so on.

On the way, tourists can tour spectacular Midui Glacier, widely believed to be the most beautiful glacier in China. The main peak of Midui Glacier has an altitude of 6800m. While its snowline stays at 4600m and the lowest end of glacier averaging an altitude of 2400m. For that, Midui Glacier is known the only glacier with the lowest altitude in the world. Tourists can closely enjoy the marvelous ice tongue, measuring 700-800m from the top to bottom.

Midui Glacier

Midui Glacier
Day 3: Ranwu Lake-Laigu-Bomi (200km, 5-6hrs)

Serving as the source of Parlung Tsangpo Lake, Rakwa Tso is a typical seasonal glacial lake in Chamdo. The narrow strip of river stretches westward for about 10kmand slowly winds up in a giant canyon. In the foreground are the lovely Tibetan villages; as you look further, the shimmering light of Rakwa Tso displays irresistible beauty; while the glacial valley, and snow-capped peaks and primeval forests loom afar in the background. What a feast to your eyes!

After breakfast, you will head to Laigu Tibetan Village which is small village at the end of the Laigu Glacier. The village is surrounded by four snow-capped peaks: Danggeling, Xianafeng, Buwangla and Dayuzhangdui. Each peak pushes down a huge fan-shaped glacier and with a barrier lake at the bottom. Laigu Glacier is the general name of a group of glaciers. They are Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier and Niuma Glacier. The longest Yalong Glacier has 12km length.

Then drive back to Bomi Hotel.

Rakwa Tso

Laigu Glacier
Day 4: Bomi-Nyingchi-Basumtso (350km, 6-7hrs)

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.

Taking photos of the breathtaking scenery along the way to Nyingchi.

Then drive to Basumtso Hotel.

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

Yarlung Zangbo River
Day 5: Basumtso-Nyingchi (120km, 2-3hrs)

In the morning, you will 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.

Then drive to Nyingchi Hotel.

Basumtso Lake

Basumtso Lake
Day 6: Depart from Nyingchi

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

Price Inclusions & Exclusions:

Price Includes:

1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.);
2. Accommodation: all hotels or guestrooms listed in the itinerary;
3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;
6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel;
7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance;
8. Drinking water provided during the trip;
9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use;
10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;
11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges;

Price Excludes:

1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

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5. Altitude Sickness is a common reaction in the plateau. Common symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, headache, etc. Normally such symptoms will disappear in 2 days. You’d better consult your doctor and bring some medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and nutrient supplements.

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Miss Laval from France, asked on January 16th, 2024

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Hello! I want to travel to Nyingchi during peach blossom season and I know that there are direct fights from Chengdu to Nyingchi. So, I will probably go to Chengdu first. Can you help book flight ticket and hotels in Chengdu?

Mr. Karma from Tibet Horizon, answered on January 16th, 2024

Dear Laval, thank you for considering a Nyingchi tour and extending your question to us!

We can help you book your flight ticket and hotels in Chengdu, of course. Chengdu is a popular tourist destination where you can see the cute giant pandas, the bustling Chunxi Road, and the ancient Wuhou Temple. You can also taste delicious food there. It offers varied accommodation from luxury hotels to comfortable hostel. We can book a room according to your preference. There’re several direct flights flying from Chengdu to Nyingchi and the whole journey only takes around 2hrs 10mins. We can help you book your ticket flight that suits your schedule.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us!