Tour Overview
Experience Tibet at its most beautiful time of year — the spring blossom season. This carefully designed journey takes you through the lush valleys of Nyingchi, snow‑capped mountains, sacred monasteries, and the spiritual heart of Tibet — Lhasa. With gentle altitude acclimatization and a balance of nature and culture, this itinerary is ideal for first‑time travelers to Tibet.
Highlights
- Nyingchi’s alpine valleys and spring blossoms
- Draksum Lake & Namcha Barwa Mountain views
- Sacred monasteries: Lamaling, Buchu, Dola, Galung, Drak Yerpa, Ramoche, Jokhang
- Potala Palace (optional entrance)
- Yamdrok Lake excursion
- Gradual altitude gain for comfortable acclimatization
🗓️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 –International flights to Chengdu (not arranged by Tibet FIT). Overnight in Chengdu.
Day 2 – Chengdu → Nyingchi → Bayi (2,990m) Arrive in Nyingchi. Visit Lamaling Monastery and Buchu Monastery. Overnight in Bayi (homestay/medium hotel).
Day 3 – Bayi → Pomi (2,740m) Distance: 240 km | 4–6 hrs. Scenic drive through forests and valleys. Overnight in Pomi (homestay).
Day 4 – Pomi → Karna Valley Blossom Tour (2,740m) Visit Renchen Ling Monastery for panoramic views. Explore Karna Village, Karna Lake, and Zamo Blossom Valley. Spring flowers at their peak. Overnight in Karna area.
Day 5 – Karna → Galung Area (2,740m) Morning visit Dola Monastery and Galung Monastery. Stunning view of Galung Snow Mountain. Overnight at Renchin Resort.
Day 6 – Galung → Nyingchi via Serkim La Pass (4,200m) Cross Serkim La Pass with panoramic views of Namcha Barwa Mountain. Overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 7 – Nyingchi → Lhasa (3,600m) Drive ~400 km via Pasumtso Lake (3,480m). Gradual altitude gain for acclimatization. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 8 – Lhasa Monastery Tour (3,650m) Visit Drak Yerpa Monastery and Ramoche Temple. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 9 – Lhasa Highlights (3,650m) Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 10 – Yamdrok Lake Excursion (4,441m) Drive ~250 km round trip to Yamdrok Lake. Return to Lhasa. Afternoon free for shopping or rest. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 11 – Lhasa → Chengdu Departure from Tibet. End of tour.
✅ Price Includes
- Tibet travel permits
- Professional Tibetan English‑speaking guide
- Entrance tickets (excluding Potala Palace)
- Environmental bus tickets
- Accommodation (medium hotel / family guest house)
- Daily breakfast
- Private transportation per itinerary
❌ Price Excludes
- Lunches & dinners
- International & domestic airfare
- Chengdu‑related costs
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, tips)
🌿 Why Choose This Tour?
- Best season for Tibet spring blossoms
- Gentle altitude acclimatization route
- Combination of nature, monasteries & sacred lakes
- Small group for a more personal experience
