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2027 planning collection · dates and arrangements to be confirmedLanzhou Train to Lhasa → Train to Lhasa (3600m) → Lhasa City Tour → Lhasa City Tour → Lhasa-Gyantse (3900m)-Shigatse (3800m) → Shigatse-EBC → EBC-Shigatse → Shigatse-Lhasa (320km) → Lhasa-Namtso-Lhasa (350km) → Depart from Lhasa
An original Snowland Travel planning itinerary. Roads, permits, lodging and visit order are finalised in your written confirmation.
Scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：On the Train
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Lhasa Railway Station pickup to hotel
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Drepung Monatery, Sera Monastery
Explore the hillside layout of Drepung as an introduction to monastery architecture and its place in Lhasa’s cultural life. Follow the areas open on the day. At Sera, focus on the monastery setting and traditions of learning. Access to debates depends on the monastery’s own schedule.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Explore Lhasa’s history through the palace architecture and painted details. Follow the reserved admission time and allow unhurried breaks on the stairs. Learn how the Jokhang connects the city’s history with living traditions of devotion. Check photography rules and give worshippers space.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Simila Mountain Pass, Pelkor Chode Monastery
Pause at permitted viewpoints above Yamdrok, taking in the relationship between lake, mountains and villages. Adapt stops to weather and energy levels. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Shigatse
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Gyatso La Pass, Gyawu La Pass, Rongbuk Monastery, Mount Everest Base Camp
Confirm roads, local transfers and visitor access before the Everest section. View the mountain from permitted areas; summit visibility depends on weather. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：EBC, guestroom
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Sunrise of Mt. Everest, Jia Tsuo La Viewpoint
Confirm roads, local transfers and visitor access before the Everest section. View the mountain from permitted areas; summit visibility depends on weather. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Shigatse
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Tashilunpo Monastery
Follow the day’s route with cultural interpretation, meal breaks and unhurried stops. Confirm entry, walking distances and stopping places against local access and the group’s needs. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Namtso Lake
Explore the lakeside landscape at Namtso, subject to road and weather conditions. Keep walks modest rather than rushing to cover distance. Confirm vehicles and departure times before travel, prioritising arrival and rest on longer transfer days.
Planned overnight stop：Lhasa
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Send off to train/airport
Coordinate check-out and departure transfers with the confirmed transport. Recheck documents, baggage and bookings; transfer coverage is stated in the final quote.
Planned overnight stop：To be confirmed / no stay after the tour
Meals: confirmed day by day in the final quote
Discuss standard or upgraded accommodation in towns. Pilgrimage, trekking and remote stays require separate checks of rooms, bathrooms, heating and supplies. Hotel names and ratings are confirmed in writing.
This route involves additional transport, border arrangements or specialist support. Request a tailored quote for your dates and party; an unverified selling price is not displayed.
2027 departures are checked on request; no fixed departure is confirmed here.
Local vehicle and driver, a guide in the agreed language, accommodation, agreed meals, listed admissions and permit-application arrangements, as specified in the final written quote.
International and domestic flights, rail tickets, visas, single-room supplements, personal spending, insurance, optional activities and specialist trekking support are quoted separately.
Send the route code, dates, party size, language and budget. We will check arrangements before replying.
Journey code：SL-058
