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Tibet » Eastern Tibet Trips » Eastern Tibet South Route to Rawok-Tso Tour - 10 Days
The southern route to Lhasa is the most scenic overland route, crossing several 4,000 m(13,123 ft) passes, dropping down through lush
green valleys and gushing gorges, and crossing picturesque landscapes that Tibetans call their 'backyard.' We begin this three-week journey from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, and continue overland through Ganzi prefecture into the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There are only a few roads that climb over the holy plateau to the capital of Tibet; this journey will take you to villages and communities previously closed to most travelers, both geographically and culturally.
Our Tibetan guide will tell you about Buddhism and its many sects, explain Tibet's history and teach you some phrases in Tibetan to help you get to know the local people. Traveling by 4 WD vehicles, we have the freedom to stop and explore Tibet's sacred mountains and monasteries, stay with local Tibetan families and take day hikes at your leisure and whim.
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Detail 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 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 (480kM)
After breakfast, drive from Lhasa to Bayi, cross over Mila Pass, enjoy the scenery along the Niyang River. Afternoon 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.
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 (220Km)
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 / Pomi (254Km)
Today drive from Pomi to Rawu, you will enter the most beautiful part of this tour, the landscape along the road varies from snow mountains, glacier to lakes and pasture. Visit Ranwu lake near Ranwu, which is surrounded by glaciers and snow mountains. Thawed snow makes the body, the water appears different colors in different seasons. Late afternoon drive back to Pomi. Overnight at Pomi Zizuan Hotel.
Day 8 Pomi / Bayi ( 350km)
Drive back from Pomi to Bayi, overnight at Bayi town Shangbala Hotel.
Day 9 Bayi / Lhasa ( 400km)
Drive back to Lhasa along Niyang river, overnight at Lhasa New Mandala Hotel.
Day 10 Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, end the trip.
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:9 Nights / 10 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:5200m
- Start From:Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: Spring / Summer / Automn
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Cost Include
- All monastery entrance fees wherever required,
- transportation by 4500 model luxury Japanese Land Cruiser, S
- Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels in Chengdu and Lhasa, best available hotels or guesthouses in other places. Few places have very basic guesthouses .
- Tibet travel permit,
- English speaking Tiebtan Guide as per itinerary and Local Tibetan driver
Cost Exclude
- Personal expenses,
- any flight fare and access baggage charges,
- Lunch and dinner while in tour,
- Travel insurance
- Evacuation Cost in case of immergency
- Tips for guide and driver,
- Otehrs which is not mentioned on the above included items.
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:9 Nights / 10 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:5200m
- Start From:Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: Spring / Summer / Automn
Trip Map
Customize Trip
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:9 Nights / 10 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:5200m
- Start From:Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: Spring / Summer / Automn
Trip Map
Book This Trip
Trip Facts
- Total Duration:9 Nights / 10 Days
- Mode of Transport: Land Cruiser
- Accommodation: Hotel / Guesthouses
- Trip Grade: Moderate
- Max. Height:5200m
- Start From:Lhasa
- End To: Lhasa
- Best Season: Spring / Summer / Automn
Trip Map
