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Start in Nyingchi and finish in Lhasa, linking forests, Ranwu Lake, any authorised distant glacier viewing, Everest and Namtso. No glacier walking or closed-zone entry; substitute lake and village visits if lawful Laigu viewing is unavailable.
11 daysStart in Nyingchi and finish in Lhasa, linking forests, Ranwu Lake, any authorised distant glacier viewing, Everest and Namtso. No glacier walking or closed-zone entry; substitute lake and village visits if lawful Laigu viewing is unavailable.
Nyingchi → Lulang → Bomi → Ranwu → Laigu area (access to confirm) → Basum Tso → Lhasa → Yamdrok → Shigatse → Everest → Namling → Bange → Shengxiang Tianmen → Lhasa
Starting budgets use a six-traveller, twin-share planning basis. Season, party size, rooms, guide language and access affect the final written quote; no departure or seat availability is guaranteed.
Confirm transfers, licensed transport, guide, stays, meals, admissions, scenic transport and permit handling item by item. Only expressly agreed written inclusions are covered.
Flights, train fares, visas, insurance, single rooms, personal costs, tips, extra nights and itinerary changes are separate unless expressly included in the written quote.
Discuss preferred hotel levels in cities. Everest, Ngari and the northern plateau may require basic lodging or local hotels; confirm heating, hot water, private bathrooms and meal arrangements before departure.
Meet at the airport or agreed point and settle into a Nyingchi hotel. Prioritise rest, with only an optional gentle walk in an open Niyang River area if suitable. Review dietary needs, health and the onward road plan with your guide.
Travel through Lulang’s open viewpoints and villages towards forested Bomi. Leave time for roadworks, rain and traffic controls. Photograph only from permitted stopping places and keep off the carriageway. Rest after reaching Bomi.
Continue by the approved road from Bomi to Ranwu Lake, stopping at open lakeside viewpoints. Water colour varies with weather, season and sediment; blue ice is not promised. Stay out of ice lakes and closed sensitive areas and confirm local lodging facilities.
Reconfirm Laigu-area opening and protection rules before travel. Visit only an expressly authorised distant viewpoint, if available. No ice caves, glacier walking, close contact or closed-zone entry is arranged. If lawful viewing is unavailable, substitute Ranwu Lake and open village scenery, then return to Bomi.
Return towards Nyingchi and, if time and opening allow, visit Basum Tso’s authorised area before continuing to Lhasa. This is a long transfer. Shorten or omit the lake stop, or add a night if conditions require; rest after reaching Lhasa.
Rest before the western plateau section, with a gentle Barkhor walk only if you feel well. Potala or Jokhang visits require separate reservation and price confirmation. Use this day to reassess the onward plan and extend the stay if needed.
Leave Lhasa for authorised Yamdrok viewpoints, continuing via the Karola corridor to Gyantse and Shigatse. Discuss a Pelkor Chode and Kumbum visit if opening hours allow. This is a long travel day; keep pass stops brief and take regular breaks.
Travel through the Tingri area to authorised Gawula viewpoints and the permitted Rongbuk/Everest visitor area. Mountain visibility depends on weather. The visitor area differs from expedition base camp; mountaineering access is not included. Confirm available basic accommodation and overnight altitude before booking.
If weather and health permit, take a short morning mountain view, then return towards Shigatse and Namling. Prioritise the long transfer over extra sightseeing. Tashilhunpo is optional only if time allows; stay in Shigatse and extend the route if continuing would be unsuitable.
Make the long transfer from Namling via Bange. Visit the designated Shengxiang Tianmen area only with early arrival, confirmed access and suitable health. Omit the visit or split the day with an extra night if roads or waiting times make it impractical.
Return to Lhasa on the approved road, allowing breaks and time for delays. Avoid a tight same-day flight or train connection after this plateau drive. Add a final Lhasa night and next-day transfer separately if needed; extra viewpoint stops depend on conditions.
Photographs illustrate the named places; appearance varies by season and weather. The Namtso photograph illustrates the lake and is not a photograph of the Shengxiang Tianmen rock arch.
Photography sources and creditsCheck document and route approvals for the traveller’s nationality and identity. Follow the approved itinerary. If altitude symptoms persist, stop ascending, adjust the route and seek medical assessment.
Confirm Shengxiang Tianmen opening, roads and traveller eligibility. Substitute an authorised viewpoint or rest if closed. Weather, mountain visibility and seasonal scenery are not guaranteed.
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All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.
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