Panorama Multi Day Tour in Tibet

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport/Station pickup in Lhasa, check-in at hotel in downtown Lhasa
1 stop
1
Travelers can choose from the recommended flights by the travel agency and purchase tickets to Lhasa on their own. Upon your arrival, your guide is waiting for you in the arrival hall and ready to take you to the hotel we arranged for you before. It is advisable to avoid going out immediately and instead rest well to acclimatize to the high-altitude environment.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Downtown Lhasa: Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple + Bharkor Street
3 stops
2
Potala Palace
In the morning, we'll visit the Potala Palace, the world's highest ancient palace-style complex, which served as the residence of Dalai Lamas and the epicenter of political and religious authority in Tibet. Before reaching the Potala Palace, you'll need to ascend over 1080 steps. While the climb might be a bit taxing, the breathtaking views overlooking the entire city of Lhasa will make you forget any fatigue!
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Jokhang Temple
In the afternoon, we'll explore the sacred Jokhang Temple, revered by Tibetan Buddhists. This architectural masterpiece blends Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese, and Indian styles, standing as a timeless symbol of Tibetan religious architecture.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Barkhor Street
After our visit to the Jokhang Temple, you can leisurely stroll around it in a clockwise direction, browse the handicraft market on Barkhor Street, or simply wander the streets, basking in the warmth of the Sunlight City. Alternatively, you can find a charming tea house and immerse yourself in the leisurely lifestyle of Tibetan friends.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Lhasa—Basomtso—Nyingchi
2 stops
5
Travel by car from Lhasa to Basomtso Lake, located in Gongbujiangda County. Along the way, you'll travel east along the Nyang River, cross the 5013-meter Mila Mountain Pass, and descend to the southern Linzhi area of Tibet, with an altitude of only 2800 meters. The scenery along the way is beautiful, with Tibetan villages showcasing their unique characteristics and charming landscapes. There will be opportunities to stop and take photos. In the afternoon, visit Basomtso Lake, known as the "Little Switzerland" surrounded by beautiful lakes,snow-capped mountains, and forests. You can explore the small island in the middle of the lake and admire the picturesque scenery of Basomtso Lake from the railing.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Afterward, drive to Nyingchi, which is called the "Throne of the Sun" in Tibetan. Along the way, you'll enjoy the scenery of the Nyang River Valley and pristine forests, experiencing the true beauty of mountains and rivers.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Nyingchi—Mount Namcha Barwa—Lulang Forest—Nyingchi
2 stops
7
Early in the morning, depart from Nyingchi to Lulang, approximately 100 kilometers away, with a journey of 2 hours. Along the way, cross the 4515-meter-high Segrila Mountain, enjoying the colorful forests of Segrila and distant views of Nyingchi County. Upon reaching the mountain pass, it offers an excellent vantage point to gaze upon the majestic Namcha Barwa Peak, making it the best location for capturing photographs of the peak.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
After visiting, head to Lulang Forest, where "Lulang" in Tibetan means the place where gods reside. It's like a paradise. Afterwards, descend to Lulang Pasture. The mountains are covered in pristine forests, while at the foot of the mountains lie highland pastures dotted with cattle and sheep. At noon, you can also taste the local specialty, Lulang Stone Pot Chicken. Then return to Nyingchi.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Nyingchi—Kadinggou Waterfall—Lhasa
1 stop
9
After breakfast, head to the primitive forest known as Kadanggou Waterfall, which translates to "Heavenly Buddha Waterfall." It features typical gorge landscapes, with towering mountains and deep valleys. Ancient trees dot the area, and the waterfall cascades nearly 200 meters down, forming a benevolent natural face resembling a Buddha, hence the name "Heavenly Buddha Waterfall." After the visit, drive back to Lhasa along the same route.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karola Glacier—Shigatse
1 stop
10
Passing by the green farmland of Nyangchu Valley, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier roadside at 4960m, we will move westwards to the second biggest city Shigatse, the Area spiritually hosted by Pamchan Lama. The most important attraction for today is Yamdrok Lake and Kubum monastery in Gyantse. Yamdrok Lake is shaped like coiling scorpion with deep blue in colour and Kubum monastery has a 35m-high chorten (stupa) with its white layers trimmed with decorative stripes and its crown-like golden dome.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Shigatse—Tingri—EBC
2 stops
11
Drive westwards the Friendship way to Tingri. There is about 90km bumpy road from Tingri to Rongpuk, road is under construction.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
12
From Tingri to E.B.C with the very rough road, pass the wild grassland, cross the rapids river and high mountains. If it is in clear whether, you can have a glimpse of 4 mountains which is 8000m high or more, such as: Mt. Lhotse(8516m), Mt. Everes(8848m), Mt. Qowowuyag(8201m), Mt Mayalu(8463m).
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
EBC—Tingri—Shigatse
1 stop
13
Early in the moring to see the sunrise from Rongphu then to view Mt. Everest. It is fabulous and splendid.After walking arrive the place get on the local bus then use half of an hour arrive at Everest Base camp (Or you also can trekking to Base Camp around 1.5—2 hours one way. It' s interesting and much more warm, but hard to breath). Hiking up to the top of the photo point to take pictures of the splendid- Mt. Everest. Then late in the afternoon around 13:00 go down from E.B.C back to Tingri by friend-ship highway back to Shigaste.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Shigatse—Tashilunpo Monastery—Tibetan Family Visit—Lhasa
1 stop
14
efore spending about 4 hours to drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse, we will visit the largest Monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilunpo monastery, as the last but famous historic sites for your Tibet tour. Tashilunpo monastery is one of the the six great Gelukpa institutions and was founded in 14 4 7 by a disciple of Tsongkapa, containing the world' s largest gilded copper image(2 6 m high) of future god Jampa. Drive along the Friend-ship Highway back to Lhasa.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Lhasa—Namtso—Northern Tibet Grassland—Lhasa
1 stop
15
In the early morning, drive through the vast grasslands of northern Tibet, where you can witness colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind and gallop along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Cross the 5190-meter high Nagela Mountain Pass and arrive at the first of Tibet's three sacred lakes, the "Heavenly Lake" Namtso, at an altitude of 47 18 meters. Namtso Lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world and the second largest in China. In the evening, return to Lhasa accompanied by the glow of the setting sun.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Leaving Lhasa, airport or train station drop off
1 stop
16
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. The driver will pick up guests from the hotel and transfer them to Lhasa Airport or the train station, concluding a delightful and mysterious journey! Welcome back to the beautiful Tibet in the future. Tashi Delek!
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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