15 Days Shangrila - Lhasa Overland

A trip to the "THE ROOF OF THE WORLD" is one of those extraordinary destinations where adventure lurks around every  corner! Adventure on the road is never short on the beautiful Tran Himalayan drive, through mountain, passes, promising a panorama of a cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere. If Tibet is the uncharted area of the world, the eastern part of Tibet, bordering Yunnan Province, is the uncharted area of Tibet. Adorned with virgin forests and crystal blue lakes, this formerly inaccessible route offers spectacular scenery as well as an opportunity to come in contact with rustic village cultures of Yunnan and Tibet. This journey is one of those least traveled routes into Tibet, starting with rich cultural encounters in the non-Tibetan Himalayas, driving through the breathtaking eastern region of Tibet, finally ending the trip with the ultimate Tibetan experience in Lhasa, its holy capital. The long drive on unpaved roads is taxing and challenging, but the reward is equally high and
memorable.


Tour Code: ACHN-SLOA_15
Itinerary Subject to changes
Day 1  Arrive Lijiang, rest & relax. (2600m)
Day 2  Tiger Leaping Gorge (2600m)
Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Trek to waterfall and rest.
Day 3  Shangrila (3260m)
Drive to Baishuitai then to Shangrila
Day 4  Shangrila (3260m)
Briefing followed by health check up. Free & easy.
Visit Songzhalin Monastery
Day 5  Shangrila – Feilasi (3310m)
 Drive through Napa Grassland into Jinsha River Gorge  Viewing Mts, Rhododendron forests and ice glaciers.
Day 6  Feilaisi – Qumuta hotspring (2250m)
Drive to Qumuta Hotsprings passing the border of Yunan-Tibet. Arrive Yanjing Naxi village & trek to the hotsprings.
(Option to stay 1 D at Qumuta for Community Prog)
Day 7  Qumuta – Zuogong (3750m)
Drive across Hongla Pass into Mangkang highland village, Mekong gorge & arrive at Dengba Sch for a visit.
Day 8  Zuogong – Ranwu Lake (3780m)
Drive to Ranwu lake along rivers, grasslands and Mt peak
Day 9  Ranwu Lake – Pomi (3100m)
Drive to Pomi viewing ancient glaciers and lakes.
Day 10  Pomi – Xiangba (3080m)
Visit monastery before drive to Mengba tribe area crossing Shejila pass, Bavi gorge and into Bavi village.
Day 11  Xiangba – Basong Lake (3400m)
Visit war structures before drive to Basong Lake. (Option to take a boat to visit monastery in Lake Island)
Day 12  Xiangba – Lhasa (3650m)
Drive to Lhasa passing Gongbu town, Mila Pass and visit Ganden Monastery.
Day 13, 14  Lhasa sight seeing: Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jhorkang Temple, etc
Day 15  Depart Lhasa

Terms O/N – Overnight

Price is subject to changes without prior notice.Please email us to customize your trip!

Price includes
· All private land transport
· 2-star Hotel (twin-share) and lodge
· Breakfast in hotel
· English speaking local guide
· All entrance tickets as per itinerary
· Domestic vehicle insurance
· AIG Insurance Classic Plan ($103)
· 15% discount at X-Boundaries
· Briefing prior departure
· Travel Permit for Tibet


Price excludes
· All airfares + taxes
· Personal gears including sleeping bag
· Personal expenses & lunch, dinner
· Horse rides (for own riding)
· China visa
· Tips to guide


Reservation
A deposit of $ 400 is required upon confirmation and the balance must be paid in full 30 days prior to the departure date. Non-payment by required date may result in the cancellation of your booking and subjected to cancellation charges.


Airfare: SIN-Lijiang; Lhasa-SIN from $ 700 + taxes


Special Note (For trekkers):
It is recommended that all trekkers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any high altitude trek. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended that you should refrain from trekking to a high altitude.
Hypertension, Arthritis, Heart Disease, Severe Anemia, Peptic Ulcers, Epileptic Fits, Obesity (overweight). Chronic Asthma, Muscular Cramps, Hepatitis (Jaundice); or any other disease, which may hamper the trekker.