TTT- TO01: 11 day Overland Tibet Tours Sichuan to Tibet Southern Route
Trip Code: TTT-TO01
Trip Stander: Luxurious Tours
Destinations: Chengdu-Ya'an-Luding-Kangding-XingduQiao-Yajiang-Litang-Batang-ZhuBalong-Mangkang-Zuogong-Bangda-Basu-Rawok-Bomi-Tongmai-Nyingtri- Bayi-GongBujiangda-MaZhugongka-Lhasa- Namtso
Deapture: Every day depature
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Daily Itinerary:
Day 1st: Chengdu/ Kangding(370km)
It’s 147KM from Chengdu to Kangding.The first place we’ll go is Ya'an.It’s famous for its" rain,beauty woman and fish". Our car is driving along the dainty Qingyi river and pass into the mountain Erlang.It’s 3437M and the first difficult road because of the high,narrow way. On the nightfall, we will arrive at Kangding.we can go to Erdao bridge hot spring to have a rest.
Accommodation: Kangding Taining Grand Hotel(3*)
* Ya'an * Kangding
Day 2ed: Kangding/ Litang(300km)
After conquering the Zheduo mountain(4298M), we arrive at Xindu bridge. then drive across Gaoersi Mountain (the altitude is 4412Km), arrive in Yajiang, and then drive across Jianziwan Mountain (the altitude is 4659Km), Kazila Mountain (the altitude is 4712Km), get to the large open area of Litang grassland (the altitude is 4100Km). It’s "the highest city in the world"
Accommodation: Litang Hotel(3*)
* Xindu Bridge * Litang
Day 3rd: Litang/ Batang/ Mangkang(272km)
Drive across Haizi Mountain, get to Batang.Batang is the hometown of fruits, then we leave Sichuan province, and get in the Tibet border. Passing the Jinsha River, arrive at the last town before the Tibetan border.
Accommodation: Mangkang stander room
Day 4th: Mangkang/ Zuogong/ Basu(340km)
The whole distance is 340km. After entering Mangkang, you will traverse over many beautiful mountains and rivers. After passing bangda,you will cross over the breathtaking Nujiang mountain pass. You must trek over lots of mountains and span many rivers. Going down from Lawu Mountain and getting to the Zhukabin station near Lancang River, then you climb to the pass of Dongda Mountain. This is the highest mountain pass in the Chuan-Zang road with the altitude of 5008meters. Overlooking from here, you can find the Chuan-Zang road and Lancang River are like two brilliant ribbons which are glistering in the ravines.
After passing Bangda, the first thing is to climb over the most precipitously traverse mountain -Nujiang Mountain.
Finishing the famous Seventy-two Bends and going down to the Nujiang riverside. Basu means "the village below Warrior Mountain" in Tibetan language. Its altitude is 3910meters. It is convenient to add oil for the car and have dinners.
Accommodation: Basu Stander room
Day 5th: Basu/ Rawok/ Bomi(200km)
The whole distance is 200km. That is not exaggerated to use ‘paradise’ to describe. The scenic spot comes from the time of starting out. Snow Mountains, primary forests and lyrical landscape combine together, which makes you have a special feeling that you never had before.
Rawok locates here with the altitude of 3850meters. The surface of the lake reflects the snow mountain’s image. The ecological environment has been protected well from Ranwu to Bomi. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful journey. Bomi town’s architectures are from Han nationality. People’s life here is comfortable. It is convenient to lodge and have dinners.
Accommodation: Bomi Stander room
* Rawok
Day 6th: Bomi/ Tongmai/ Nyingtri(233km)
The whole distance is 233km. the views are picturesque. If the weather is good, the Nankabawa Peak which is 7787m high can be seen. It is the holy mountain in Linzhi area. Beginning from Zhaxi town, travelers have to get though the forest all the time until the next destination. Tongmai Natural Barrier begins Tongmai and ends Dongjiu. It is the most difficult road in Dian-Zang way. The whole distance is 24km. however, wilderness lovers can feel the excitement here.
After the Natural Barrier, the road becomes better gradually. The area that is close to Lulang shows another view. The forests are so dense that you even can’t see the sky. Birds’ singing and flowers’ aroma can also give you a fresh feeling. Standing at the top of Selaji Mountain which has the altitude of 4702meters, you can see the Nankabawa Peak. Going down from Sejila Mountain, you can get to Linzhi county. If you go on driving 19km away, you can arrive the capital of Linzhi—Bayi town which locates alongside of Niyang River with the altitude of 2400meters. Because of the good weather compared with other areas, Bayi town is called "Jiangnan in Tibet".
Accommodation: Nyingtri Shangpala Grand Hotel(4*)
Day 7th: Bayi Town/ Draksumtso/ Lhasa(500km)
Niyang River derives from Mila Mountain. It flows more than 300 km to the east and converges into Yaluzangbu River after a 40km drive from south Bayi town.
If you start out at Ba River which is one of Niyang River and go north, you must arrive at the red sect's holy lake which is called Draksumtso after 40km drive. About 40km of passing Mozhugongka , you can see the mark with writing Gandan Monastery.
The distance is almost 500km; it will be mid-night to get Lhasa. Since may to October is peak travel season,it is wise to book your rooms in advance in Lhasa.
Acommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Draksumtso * Niyang River
Day 8th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Potala Palace. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, then walk around Barkhor Market.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Potala Palace * Jokhang Temple * Barkhor Market
Day 9th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Drepung Monastery. Afternoon visit Sera Monastery.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Drepung Moanstery * Sera Monastery
Day 10th: Lhasa/ Namtso Lake/ Lhasa (500km)
Morning time depature from Lhasa to Namtso lake, On the way passby Nagqu Granssland. One the way back have a chance take the Yangpachen- hotpring.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
Warm Notes:
Please take one warm cloth when you travel to Namtso lake that it’s blowing heavily and a little bit cold than in Lhasa city.
* Nagqu Grassland * Namtso Lake * Yangpachen Hotspring
Day 11th: Train/ Flight out of Lhasa.(80km)
Guide and driver on time dropping off to Lhasa train station or airport end the trip.
Tour Price(EUR/p.p):
Tour Stander 1person 2person 3-4person 5-6person 7-9person
Luxurious
Quotation Include:
1. Tibet Entry Permit
2. Tibet Travel Permit
3. Tibet Military Permit
4. Main Entrace fee above mentioned
5. Hotel: 10N stander room
6. Transportation: Lancruiser or Business van
7. Guide: English speaking guide
8. Travel insurance
Quotation Exclude:
1. Airfare or Train ticket in Chengdu and out of Lhasa.
2. Meals
3. Your own expense like Yanpachen hotspring.
4. Tips for driver and guide
