East Tibet Green Land Tour
The major section of the Tibet-Sichuan highway links Lhasa to
Ningchi. Ningchi is a main town in Kongpo, a large district in
southwest Tibet.
In this eastern extremity of the Himalayas, the mighty
Tsangpo makes an unexpected turn into itself. The uncommon congruence
of high mountains and Tibet's most powerful water course creates one of
the deepest gorges in the world. It is a superb area for pilgrims and
plant-hunters.
| Day
1 |
Fly to Lhasa |
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Transfer to hotel - afternoon free |
| Day
2 |
Sightseeing tour in Lhasa |
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AM, we visit Potala Palace. PM, we visit Jorkhang Temple & Barkhor street, Norbulinka. |
| Day
3 |
Drive
Lhasa to Ningchi via Medro Gongkar, Kongpo Giamda & Mila Snow
Mountain, view Nyiyang River en route (470 km). O/N in Ningchi |
| Day
4 |
Sightseeing tour in Ningchi |
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AM,
we vitis visit Kushuk Demdrug-the sacred tree of Bon, a magnificent
specimen (considered a juniper by Tibetans) perhaps 2,000-2,500 years
old, locals believe it to be the Original Tree, as old as the universe.
Then drive to Sekyimla Pass, view the great Mt. Namche Barwa (7,700m)
from long distance. Afternoon reach Lulang Forest-Tibet's Shangri-La,
taste the famous Lulang Hot pot. Back to Ningchi. O/N hotel |
| Day 5 |
Drive
back to Lhasa, if road and time permits, visit Basum Tso (famous with
its colorful water- so called Tibet's small Switzerland!). O/N Hotel
Tourist standard hotel in Lhasa |
| Day 6 |
Morning transfer to airport and fly back to your onward destination |
