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Sichuan-Tibet overland tour

The Tibetan areas of western Sichuan are a cultrural and geographical extension of the tibetan plateau in all but name.The area was once part of the eastern Tibetan region og Kham,before it became part of Sichuan province.The northern and southern roads offer the main sights,including the big monasteries of Ganzi,Derge and Litang.Off the main roads are several spectacularly situted and rarely visited monasteries.Hikers can find bliss in the sublime sceneryof Yading Nature Reserve or on horseback in the lovely valleys around Derge

15 day Overland Tibet Tours Sichuan to Tibet Northern Route

Tour Code:  08-SC001
Destinations:   Chengdu- Ya'an- Luding- Kangding- Xinduqiao- Bamei- Daofu- Luhuo- Ganzhi-Manigang0- Dege- Jinshajiang Bridge- Jiangda- Chamdo- Tengchen- Baqing- Naqu- Dangxiong- Lhasa
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15 day Overland Tibet Tours Sichuan to Tibet Northern Route HOTEL B+L+D
D1  Chengdu/ Kangding(370km) Kangdiang Taining Hotel  
 It's 147KM from Chengdu to Kangding.The first place we'll go is Yaan.It's famous for its" rain,beauty woman and fish". Our car is driving along the dainty Qingyi river and pass into the mountain Erlang.It's 3437M and the first difficult road because of the high,narrow way. On the nightfall, we will arrive at Kangding.we can go to Erdao bridge hot spring to have a rest.
D2  Kangding/ Tagong/ Bamei( 215km) Bamei dorm bed
 Drving from Kangding to Bamei to visit Tanggong Monastery, afternoon visit Garthar Chode Monastery of Bamei.
D3  Bamei/ Daofu/ Luhuo(180km) Luhuo  Standard room
 Drive from Bamei to Daofu visit Nyitso Monastery, then to Luhuo, visit Drango Gompa.
D4  Luhuo/ Kasuo-tso ( Kasa Lake)/ Ganzi(100km)  Ganzi Standard room
 Drive from Luohuo to Ganze, about 20km from Ganzi have a look at Kasuo-tso. In the afternoon visit Garze Monastery and some  small monsteries around.
D5  Ganzi/ Manigango/ Yihun La-tso ( Xinlu hai)/ Derge(220km)  Derge Standard room
 Drive from Ganzi to Manigango, around 13km after Manigango is Yilhun La-tso ( Xinluhai), a stunning, holy alpine lake bordered by chortens and dozens of rock carvings. And you will have a chance to the huge glaciers of 6018m Que'er Mountain. Arrives at Gerge to visit Derge Bakong Scripture Printing Press and Monastery.
D6  Derge/ Chamdo(340km)  Chamdo standard room 
 Drive from Derge to Chamdo via Jomda, crossing the Jinsha river at the boarder and several high passes.
D7  Chamdo/ Riwoche(105km), 5-6hours, rough road, 3800m    Riwoche dorm bed
 Chamdo is the major transport, administrative and trade centre of the Kham region. In the morning visit Jampaling Monastery on the hilltop, do pilgrimage circumambulation. Then drive to Riwoche.
D8  Riwoche/ Tengchen (150KM) Tengchen dorm bed
 Morning drive to visit Riwoche Monastery Tsuglhakhang, then start driving to Tengchen, visit Zhizhu Monastery, considered to be Tibet's largest Bon Monastery. This part road from Riwoche to Tengchen is very narrow, better no stop on the way.
D9  Tengche/ Sok (306km) Sok dorm bed
 Today you will see the fabulous views of nomad camps and yak herds made tiny by the huge range of snowy peaks to the south, cross the stunning Shel-la(4830m) pass, probably you will have a chance to visit the impressive Sok Tsanden Monastery, the miniature Potala.
D10  Sok/ Nagchu (238km) Nagchu standard room
 Today you will be well and truly in the grasslands of northern Tibetan. on the way you will pass several small villages, nomad tents.
D11  Nagchu/ Namtso Lake (210km)  Namtso Tent Guest Houese
 Take the Qinghai-Tibet Hway to arrive at Damxung, then pass the Largen-La, arrives at one of the three holy lakes in Tibet - Namtso. You can do a bit walking at Namtso Lake side.
D12  Namtso lake/ Tsurphu Monastery/ Lhasa(350km)  Hotel by yourself
 Morning time take photo of sunrise beside the Namtso lake , then driving pass by Nagqu Grassland back to Lhasa, on the way  you will have a chance enjoy Yangbache- hotspring. Driving rough road vist Tsurphu Monastery which is original Monastery for Grupa. Then send you back to Lhasa' hotel you stayed.
D13  Lhasa (100km) Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel  
 Morning time visit Potala Palace. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, then walk around Barkhor Market.
D14  Lhasa (100km)  Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel  
 Morning time visit Norbulingka. Afternoon visit Sera Monastery.
D15  Train/ Flight out of Lhasa.(80km)  
 Guide and driver on time dropping off to Lhasa train station or airport end the trip.

 

Price of this tour:

because the itinerary of the overland tour is changeable by the weather, please send us e-mail or contact us diretly to get the final price, thanks for you comprehension.

 

Quotation Include: 
1.Tibet Entry Permit  
2.Tibet Travel Permit  
3.Tibet Military Permit  
4.Main Entrace fee above mentioned  
5.Hotel: 8N stander room, 6N dorm bed    
6.Transportation: Lancruiser     
7.Guide: English speaking guide    
8.Travel insurance    


Quotation Exclude:
1.Airfare or Train ticket in Chengdu and out of Lhasa.
2.Meals
3'Your own expense like Yanpachen hotspring.
4.Tips for driver and guide.

Co.: Sichuan China International
Travel Service (CITS, Chengdu)
ADD: 513A/F, Block A, Golden
Hawaii,No.84,west street,Chengdu,
China
Tel: 86-28-66615141,66615143
Fax: 86-28-66615147
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Email:chinawesttour@hotmail.com