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Basum Tso Lake Tour

Basum (Draksum) Tso is also named as Cuogao Lake meaning green water in the Tibetan language. Located within Gongbugjiangda County, it is about 300 kilometers to the east of Lhassa and 20 kilometers to the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. The lake is 3700 meters above sea level and covers a surface area of 27 square kilometers. About 50 kilometers to Gongbugyangda in the deep valley of the upper reaches of Bahe River, it is a famous holy lake of the Nyingma Sect.

The lake is surrounded by mountains and enjoys a temperate climate. At the feet of the snow-clapped mountains, the vegetation is luxuriant and the trees of black maples, birches, pines, cypresses and azaleas connected each other to form a world of greenery. Basum Tso is about 18 kilometers long and has an average width of about 1.5 kilometers. The deepest point of the lake reaches 120 meters. The lake surface does not ice up in winter. The replenishment of the lake water comes from the rainfall and melting snow and ice. The lake is rich in the resources of water conservancy.

 

Overland Tour to Lhasa:

 

  Kathmandu Lhasa by Jeep....
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  Chengdu to Lhasa by Jeep
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    Kunming to Lhasa by Jeep
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Basum Tso  Tour Itinerary:

Day: 01: Kathmandu - Lhasa
Arrival at Lhasa Railway Station and meet assistance with our Tibetan guide with your Tibet travel permit and transfer to hotel. These day you’ll engrossed with sightseeing and excursion of the Potala palace ( A great museum with its proportions and prinuless treasures) Jokhang temple ( A holiest of Tibetan Shrines), houses two images of the Buddha brought as dowry by Songtsen gompa’s Nepali and Chinese queens) and also you’ll visit Norbulinka monastery (the summer palace of the Dalai Lama – Evening free for your own leisure and expore old market of Barkhor Street by yourself .Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Lhasa – Basum Tso Lake (3540m) Bayi (2990m)
Early morning drive to a beautiful alpine lake also know as Basum Tso Lake (It is said to be the copy of Switzerland stiff peaks snow mountain) is a long day’s drive from Lhasa and a worthly 41km detour off the Sichuan – Tibet Highway, Apart from the Sheer beauty of the lake and its surrounding 6000m – plus peaks, the site has strong connections of Gesar of ling, the semi mythical ruler of eastern Tibet, and Guru Rimpoche, the Indian Sage, both whom are said to have resident of lake. After complete excursion of Basum Tso Lake we contine 125km more drive to Bayi – a large Han Chinese military town of minor interel except perhaps as a base from which to visit the surrounding sights. Bayi in Chinese mean 1st August the founding date of the PLA. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 03: Bayi – Pomi (3000m)
Formally known as Tramo, this small country capital has well stocked shops and several hotels and restaurants, making it a logical place to spend the night. In clear weather the surrounding secenery is strpendipus. The Pomi town which located in the dense forest will take our great attention. The famous Himalaya mountain located near this country. So we can easily see snow mountain around the country. The most famous 2 are Nanjiabanja summit and Jialabei summit can be seen from this beautiful town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Pomi – Ranwu Lake – Rawu.
We will drive to deep valley towards the Nu River (The salween River) which is a long and tough journey but our destination, the Ranwu Lake a spectacular crystal blue lake cupped by snow peak lake, there is dense forest near the bank accompanied with the clear and clean water in the lake. The shadow of the forest in the lake bird’s play and fly freely near the water. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05. Rawu – Nyingchi (Pula)
Early morning drive back to same highway to Nyingchi via Pomi (Tramog) Nyingchi is located between Bayi and Pomi town. Nyingchi is the most attractive place a Tibet. Here lives the primeval Memba and Lubo Nationality. Their ways living are much similar with the Tibetan but they keep primitue way the dwellings. Overnight at Guest House

Day 06. Nyingchi – Lhasa
Today is our final journey, first we visit in the morning Giant Cypress Tree (Also called the king of Cypress)30 kms drive to visit the Lamaling monastery (belong to Nigma pa) which is an important monastery in Nyingchi. And the after continue drive towards the head Lhasa via Basum Tso Lake the crystal clear water of the Basom Tso lake will seem like an Oasis to you – If we have get enough time at the return journey we can also visit Ganden monastery on the way back to Lhasa. Transfer to hotel and overnight hotel.

Day 07: Departure
Early morning your guide will assist you to drop up to Gonggor Airport for the flight your onwards journey. Service End.

TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Tibet travel permit / Private land transfers as per itinerary / Accommodation as per itinerary on twin sharing with BREAKFAST Only / Monasteries entrance fees / Sightseeing tours as per itinerary / A local English speaking guide throughout the tour.

TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
Airfare (Applicable) / Excess baggage charge if any/Travel insurance / Chinese visa fee (Normal Visa Cost: US$ 88 Per Person for all nationalities (For USA, US$ 198 Per Person) / Lunch & Dinner / Nepal re-entry visa fee / Expenses of private nature such as Laundry, Telephone calls, Beverages, Tips, etc./ Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as ACCIDENTS, ROAD BLOCKAGE due to landslides, FLIGHT DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS due to weather or technical problems, etc.

Extension Trip to Everest Base Camp can be upgrade if clients wish to continue overland journey for NEPAL.

TENTATIVE ROUTE FOR EVEREST BASE CAMP AS FOLLOWS:

LHASA - GYANTSE - SHIGATSE - LHATSE - RUMBUK MONASTERY - EVEREST BASE CAMP - TINGRI - ZHANGMU - KTM

 

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