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A broad private circuit linking eastern forests, Yarlung Valley history, Tsang, Everest and the northern lakes. Nine road days exclude the prior Lhasa arrival and acclimatisation stay.
9 daysA broad private circuit linking eastern forests, Yarlung Valley history, Tsang, Everest and the northern lakes. Nine road days exclude the prior Lhasa arrival and acclimatisation stay.
Lhasa → Basum Tso → Lulang → Gyatsa → Tsetang → Yamdrok → Shigatse → Everest → Namling → Bange → Shengxiang Tianmen → Lhasa
Listed days cover the road circuit. Arrange Lhasa arrival and acclimatisation days separately before it starts.
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.
Head east from Lhasa into forested valleys, visiting Basum Tso by open paths and required scenic-area transport. Introduce the lake and island-temple traditions before continuing to Nyingchi. Shorten the lake visit if travel takes longer than planned.
Travel via open Sejila viewpoints to Lulang for forests, grassland and a gentle village walk. Namcha Barwa visibility is weather-dependent. Ask permission before photographing residents or homes, then return to Nyingchi for the night.
Follow the approved route from Nyingchi via Gyatsa to Tsetang, discussing river landscapes and Yarlung Valley history along the way. This is primarily a transfer day. Add Yumbulakhang or Tradruk only with time or an extra night; a high-altitude Lhamo Latso detour is not included.
Travel from Tsetang to authorised Yamdrok viewpoints, continuing through the Karola corridor and Gyantse to Shigatse. This is a long road day, so extra temple visits depend on opening hours and health. Keep exertion at high passes minimal.
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.
Follow the approved road from Namling onto the northern plateau, with brief stops where parking is permitted. Respect pastures, wetlands and private community areas. Rest on arrival in Bange and confirm heating, hot water and bathroom arrangements in advance.
Visit only after confirming opening, traveller eligibility and vehicle access. Use the designated Shengxiang Tianmen visitor route on Namtso’s north shore and arrange required local transport. Stay off protected grassland and closed shoreline; substitute an authorised viewpoint or rest day if access is unavailable.
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.
Select a preferred enquiry month; this does not confirm a departure, reservation or seat.
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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