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Day 1 Kunming
Arrive in Kunming . Meet and greet at the airport, transfer
to hotel. Free for preparation work for the rest of the day.
In the evening, we will have a short briefing about the
adventure while savoring delicious Yunnan cuisine. Stay
overnight in Kunming
Day 2 Kunming/Dali(about 5 hours)
We will depart Kunming in the early morning for the old town
of Dali , the former capital of Nanzhao Kingdom . Dali has
been inhabited mainly by the Bai ethnic people for nearly
1,200 years. The afternoon is left open for you to explore
the town at your own pace, either renting a bike to cycle to
Erhai Lake , or just relax in one of the street-side coffee
shops watching people go by. Stay overnight in Dali in the 2
star guesthouse with convenience and unique style.
Day 3 Dali /Lijiang
The Dali-Lijiang drive, which cruises along the Cangshan
mountain range and Erhai lake, is scenic and pleasant in
itself. We will stop en route to visit the Orchid King of
Dali. After arriving in Lijiang, we will visit the Black
Dragon Pool in the northern edge of the town, and explore
the old town maze of Naxi houses. A classic Naxi music
concert in the evening will be the highlight of the day.
Stay inside of the Old Town . Stay overnight in Lijiang(3
star).
Day 4 Lijiang/Zhongdian
After breakfast, we will drive to Zhongdian, the first
Tibetan town in Yunnan with a sprinkling of Bai, Muslim and
Naxi cultural influences. We will stop on the way to visit
the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge, which was once the
deepest gorge in the world. Stay overnight in Kunming (3
star).
Day 5 Zhongdian/Deqin
The drive to Deqin is simply the best way to view the great
variety of landscape in the Great Rivers region. The grand
curning of Jinshanjiang(the upper part of Yangtse River ),
Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, the Town of Deqin , the
gateway town to Tibet . In Deqin, visit a Tibetan school in
the afternoon, and have our dinner in the Town, then we will
take a ten minutes drive to Feilaisi, where you could have a
good view of Mt. Meili just out of your room. Stay overnight
in Deqin in the guesthouse there.
Day 6 Deqin to Tibet via Yanjing
If we are luck enough to have a good weather, we could see
the golden snow-covered Kawagebo peak (6,740m, the Peak of
Mt. Meili. Then we travel along the north of Mekong River
valley into Tibet . Once into Tibet , our first stop will be
in the town of Yanjing , which was once the main source of
salt for half of the Kham Tibetan area, which ranged from
northwestern Sichuan down into Yunnan . We will visit to the
salt fields, followed by a stop at the hot springs , where
each of us could pick our own natural hot bath overlooking
the Mekong . Certainly the best way to relax our body for
the adventure ahead! Stay overnight in Yanjing.
Day 7 Yanjing to Zugong
We cross two high passes in this section of the drive, one
at around 3,900 m(12,795 ft), the other at 5,008 m(16,430
ft). Driving past local Tibetan houses scattered round the
feet of snow-capped peaks. Stay overnight in Zugong.
Day 8 Zugong to Ranwu
We will drive along the deep valleys of the Nu River (the
Salween River), which is a long and tough journey, but our
destination, the Ranwu Lake, is another Shangri-la, stay in
the tent beside the Lake.
Day 9 Ranwu
A rare day which involves no driving! You have two options
available: for those interested in a day hike, our
photographer/guide would take you onto a scenic day hike;
while those who'd rather opt for a day of retreat would find
this place ideal for relaxing, writing your travel notes and
washing off the dust accumulated in the journey so far. Stay
overnight in Ranwu.
Day 10 Ranwu/ Bomi
A drive of 129km would take us about 5 hours to Bomi, stay
overnight in Bomi in the guesthouse.
Day 11 Bomi/Bayi (about 230km)
Waking up to the birds' singing, you will have an
unobstructed view of the majestic Najiabawa peak(7,782m, No.
6 th peak of the world). After a long 9 hours drive, we will
arrive in Bayi, the largest Tibetan town we will have
reached at this point. Stay overnight in Bayi(1 star).
Day 12 Bayi/ Basumtse Lake
Lake Basum has another Tibetan name, Tsokou, which means
green water in Tibetan. Many glaciers on the upper reaches
of the lake provide it with sufficient water supply.
Covering 26 square kilometers (10 square miles), the clean
green lake, reflecting snow capped peaks in the water, has
so beautiful scenery that it makes one feels in Swiss. Fish
are shoaling in the water; birds are circling in the air;
beasts are roaming in the woods. Animals are living a
comfortable and easy life in Basum. Camping beside the lake.
Day 13 Basong Lake/Gongbujiangda
Leaving the lake after breakfast, we arrive at Gongbujiangda
in time for lunch. The afternoon will be left open for you
to take a gentle walk or explore the nearby glacier. Stay
overnight in Gongbujiangda.
Day 14 Gongbujiangda/Lhasa
Believe it or not, thirteen is a lucky number in Tibet .
This is the day we finally arrive in Lhasa . After the
13-day-long challenging overland trip, you will understand
why Tibetans regard the journey to Lhasa as one of the most
sacred of pilgrimages. Stay overnight in Lhasa.(4 star)
Day 15 Lhasa (by jeep)
Visit Potala Palace, Jokang Temple , Bakhor Bazaar. Stay
overnight in Lhasa.(4 star)
Day 16 Lhasa (by jeep)
Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.(4 star)
Day 17 21: Trip can be extend continue journey to Everest
Base Camp via Gyantse and Sigatse to Kathmandu. |
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TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
Airfare (Applicable) / Excess
baggage charge if any/Travel insurance / Chinese visa fee
(Normal Visa Cost: US$ 55 Per Person for all nationalities
(For USA, US$ 162 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. |
