Tour Overview
This overland adventure connects the Shangri‑La landscapes of Daocheng and Yading with the cultural and spiritual heart of Tibet — Lhasa. Travelers will experience alpine valleys, glaciers, blossom villages, sacred lakes, and monasteries along one of the most scenic drives in the Himalayas. The journey begins with Daocheng’s highland beauty, crosses Litang and Derge, follows the Eastern Tibet corridor through Markham, Basu, and Bomi, then enters Nyingchi’s blossom valleys before culminating in Lhasa.
Highlights
- Daocheng & Yading Nature Reserve
- Litang — “High City of the World”
- Derge printing house & monasteries
- Ranwu Lake & Laigu Glacier
- Bomi & Nyingchi blossom valleys
- Pasumtso Lake en route to Lhasa
- Potala Palace & Jokhang Temple
🗓️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (21/3) – Chengdu → Daocheng (3,750m) Pick‑up at Daocheng airport. Overnight in Daocheng.
Day 2 (22/3) – Daocheng → Yading (3,900m) Drive to Yading Nature Reserve. Overnight in Yading.
Day 3 (23/3) – Yading Exploration (3,900m) Full day exploring sacred peaks and alpine scenery. Overnight in Yading.
Day 4 (24/3) – Yading → Litang (4,014m) Drive through high passes to Litang. Overnight in Litang.
Day 5 (25/3) – Litang → Derge (3,200m) Drive to Derge, visit Derge printing house. Overnight in Derge.
Day 6 (26/3) – Derge → Bathang → Markham → Durkha (234 km) Scenic drive through valleys. Overnight in Durkha.
Day 7 (27/3) – Durkha → Basu (380 km, 9–10 hrs) Long drive across Eastern Tibet. Overnight in Basu.
Day 8 (28/3) – Basu → Pome → Ranwu Lake → Laigu Glacier → Bomi (250 km, 6–8 hrs) Visit Ranwu Lake and Laigu Glacier. Overnight in Bomi.
Day 9 (29/3) – Bomi → Blossom Village → Pome (3,000m) Drive to blossom village. Overnight in Pome.
Day 10 (30/3) – Pome → Lunang → Nyingchi (3,000m) Drive through blossom valleys. Overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 11 (31/3) – Nyingchi Exploration (3,000m) Visit blossom villages and alpine scenery. Overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 12 (01/4) – Nyingchi → Lhasa (3,650m) Drive via Pasumtso Lake. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 13 (02/4) – Lhasa Highlights (3,650m) Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 14 (03/4) – Departure Fly out from Lhasa. End of tour.
✅ Price Includes
- Tibet travel permits
- Licensed Tibetan English‑speaking guide
- Accommodation in Daocheng, Yading, Litang, Derge, Durkha, Basu, Bomi, Pome, Nyingchi, Lhasa
- All monastery and nature reserve entrance tickets
- Private transportation per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
❌ Price Excludes
- Lunches & dinners
- International & domestic airfare
- Chinese visa fee
- Personal expenses (drinks, shopping, tips)
- Travel insurance
🌿 Why Choose This Tour?
- Unique overland route from Daocheng to Lhasa
- Combines alpine scenery, blossom valleys, glaciers, and sacred lakes
- Gentle acclimatization before reaching Lhasa
- Drive in, fly out — best balance of adventure and comfort
