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Tibet » Eastern Tibet Trips » Eastern Tibet Loop Overland Tour - 15 Days
This trip is almost covered all highlights in eastern tibet. Starting from cultural touring of Lhasa that includes Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, monasteries Sera and Drepung.
Then heading all the way to eastern, En route visit the gorgeous alpine lake of Draksum-tso, Lunang forests, have a good view of Namche Barwa and Gyala Pelri in a clear day, visit Rawok-tso nearby Pomi, drive up to Pasho along the Parlung Tsang River, pass the plateau pasture at Pomda, arrival at Chamdo, do pilgrimage circumambulation at Galden Jampaling Monastery,
Visit the amazing Riwoche Tsuglhakhang, pass by the grasslands of northern Tibet from Sok to Nagchu, have a glimps at Namtso Lake at Largen-La. End the tour in Lhasa.
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Short Itinerary
Day 1 Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa New Mandala Hotel.
Day 2 Lhasa sightseeing
Today you will visit the World Heritage Sites of Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market, overnight at Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa New Mandala Hotel.
Day 3 Lhasa sightseeing
The escorted tours today will cover some other highlights of Lhasa - the Drepung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, both of them are Gelupa Monasteries. And also you will visit the famous Dalai lama summer palace - Norbulingka. Overnight at Lhasa New Mandala Hotel.
Day 4 Lhasa / Draksum Tso / Bayi (490Km, 7-8hours)
After breakfast, drive from Lhasa to Nyingchi. On the way you will cross over Mila Pass, enjoy the scenery along the Niyang River. Afternoon drive to visit Draksum Tso, also known as Basum-Tso. The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery, most probably the highest attraction of this site. Overnight in Bayi Shangbala Hotel.
Day 5 Bayi / Lamaling Monastery/ Cypresses Park
Drive to visit an ancient Gelug Monastery-Buchu, that lies only 18 miles south of Bayi. If the heavy rain has not damaged the road, visit the Lamaling Monastery nearby. Afternoon visit the nature reserve with 2500-year old cypresses in Bayi. Overnight at Bayi town Shangbala Hotel.
Day 6 Bayi / Lunang Forest / Pomi (240Km, 6-7hours)
Drive from Baiyi to Pomi, On the way you will pass the Serkhym-la over 4500m, have a good views of Namche Barwa and Gyala Pelri. After the Serkhym-la the road descends past gorgeous alpine vallerys lined with rhododendron bushes into the Rong-chu valley, that is the Lunang forest. Overnight at Pomi Zizuan Hotel.
Day 7 Pomi / Rawok-tso / Pasho (219Km, 6-7hours)
The way from Pomi to Pasho, you will visit the beautiful lake Rawok-tso, see glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, local villages. Overnight at Pasho. ( Local guest house).
Day 8 Pasho / Pomda grasslands / Chamdo (270KM, 6hours)
From Pasho the road east passes picturesque villages and chortens, crosses the Ngul-chu and then starts a series of 72 switchbacks up to Zar Gama-la ( 4618m), marking the highest single altitude gain of any motorable pass in Tibet. After the pass a while, cross Pomda glorious grassy plain, arrives at Chamdo. Overnight at Chamdo.
Day 9 Chamdo / Jampaling Monastery / Riwoche(105km, 5-6hours)
Chamdo is the major transport, administrative and trade centre of the Kham region. In the morning visit Jampaling Monastery on the hilltop, do pilgrimage circumambulation. Then drive to Riwoche, cross over the Zholpel La pass(4688m). Overnight at Riwoche.
Day 10 Riwoche / Riwoche Monastery / Tengchen (150KM,6-7hours)
Morning visit Riwoche Monastery Tsuglhakhang, then drive on a rough road to Dengchen. Dengchen is the center of the Boen-Religion, which is a primitive religion based on ancient witchcraft and the worship to god and ghost, and was spread through the whole Tibet before the Buddhism was introduced into Tibetan area. Visit Tengchen and Ritro Lhakhang. Overnight at local best hotel.
Day 11 Tengchen /Sok (306km)
After master Tsuri La Pass(4200m) and Shel La Pass (4750m) we arrive at Bachen, and continue about 30km you will reach Sok. Sok means Mongolia in Tibetan. Overnight at Sok.
Day 12 Sok / Nagchu (238km)
Morning drive to Sok Tsanden Zhol village, visit Nyimpa sect monastery Sok Tsanden Gompa(sometimes it is impossible to visit this monastery). After that cross over two passes and reach the city of Shakchuka. Then another 100km with two passes, you will reach Nagqu. Overnight at Qiangtang Telecom Hotel.
Day 13 Nagchu / Namtso Lake (210km)
Morning drive on the vast Qiangtang grassland to Namtso, cross the 5150m high Nagenla pass. Afternoon free walking along the lake. Tashi dor Monastery. Overnight at Namtso tent guest house.
Day 14 Namtso / Yangbachen hot-spring / Lhasa ( 190Km)
Morning after the sunrise at Namtso, start drive back to Lhasa, en route stop at Yangbachen for hot-spring. Overnight at Lhasa New Mandala Hotel.
Day 15 Lhasa airport / train station dropping off, end the trip.
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:14 Nights / 15 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:4700m
- Start From: Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: March through Late October
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Cost Include
- Transport: Landcruiser available 4500;
- Accommodation: Hotels / guesthouses (15nts);
- Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
- All personal entrance tickets;
- All necessary Tibet permits;
- Four bottles of Oxygen each person and medicine for the high altitude;
- Two bottles of mineral water each person each day;
- Driver and guides' food and accommodation.
Cost Exclude
- Your own food;
- The arrival flight to Chengdu and train or flight departs from Lhasa;
- Your own expense;
- Tips for the guide and driver;
- Travel accident's Insurance
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:14 Nights / 15 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:4700m
- Start From: Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: March through Late October
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Trip Facts
- Total Duration:14 Nights / 15 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:4700m
- Start From: Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: March through Late October
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Book This Trip
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:14 Nights / 15 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:4700m
- Start From: Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: March through Late October
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