TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 3 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery | Hotel |
| 4 | Ganden | Drive to Ganden Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 5 | Reting | Drive to Reting Monastery | Guesthouse |
| 6 | Damxung | Drive to Damxung | Guesthouse |
| 7 | Herders' Camp | Trek through the glaciated valley and reach the herders' camp (8hrs) | Camp |
| 8 | Namtso | Trek along the meadows to reach Namtso (7hrs) | Camp |
| 9 | Tashi Dorje | Trek along the holy lake to reach Tash Dorje Hermitage (8hrs) | Camp |
| 10 | Tashi Peninsula | Explore Namtso and Tashi Peninsula | Guesthouse |
| 11 | Lhasa | Drive back to Lhasa via Yangpachen Hot Spring | Hotel |
| 12 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Trekking: Yaks and yak men carry luggage, and cooks do cooking during the trekking period. | Extra Expenses: Additional days' cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | / |
Namtso hiking is suggested to do in summer from June to August only. In that season, you can find nomads and their herds of sheep and yaks when Changtang Grassland is flourishing.
We start hiking from Damxung Valley which is about 200km out of Lhasa city, going through a rocky defile, then a high-altitude forest and a number of streams aside. Crossing the meadows, fantastic views of the sparkling holy lake Namtso, yaks, and sheep dotted the grassland leap into the eyes from many different vantage points on the trail. The trail winds through nomadic villages, offering glimpses into the pastoral life of the Tibetan plateau.
After exploring Namtso Lake, we drive about 2hrs on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway to reach Yangpachen 100km north of Lhasa. It's a geothermal field rich in terrestrial heat and densely distributed with various fountains, geysers, and hot springs. We can have a bath in the hot spring.
The mesmerizing turquoise expanse of Namtso Lake is nestled against a backdrop of towering Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, a realm of untamed beauty. You could even set up camp by the lakeshore and witness the enchanting play of light and water.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you'd like to book on your own. | Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. | Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. | Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
