Yunnan-Tibet overland tour is the magnificent overland visit from Yunnan-Tibet begins from the legend place that is known for Shangrila. Driving along the River and barren stones over the high ground amongst Mekong and Yangtze River, dynamite perspectives of sacred Mt. Karwagarpo offers from Feilaisi viewpoint. After Markham, you will join the Sichuan-Tibet southern roadway and take after old tea horse road to Tibetan plateau.

The pleasant views of lakes and snow-topped tops inside the excellent fruitful valleys of the eastern Tibet extend the route further toward the west to heavenly Lhasa city. A couple of days visit the world legacies and magical sanctuaries inside the city will end the outing with brimming with surprise and appreciation.

By and large, the eastern part is getting a charge out of a gentle atmosphere because of the entrance of rainstorm winds and precipitation from Southeast Asia, so this bold excursion is accessible from April to Mid June and after that Sept to November since monsoon rain could bring heavy damages to the road. (from the end of June to August).

Gallery of Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

Greenery of Alpine forest in Nyintri Prefecture
small chapel beside Potala palace
Ranwu Lake in Nyintri prefecture of Tibet
Potala Close Up
Ranwu in Nyintri Prefecture
Ranwo Lake in Nyintri Prefecture
potala palace
Mount Kawa Karpo in Yunan
Monks at Sera Monastery
Morning in Markham

Tour Itinerary of Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

Day 1: Guided Tour in Shangrila

Today our guide will me meet with you at the lodging per the scheduled time and afterwards visit the Sumtseling Monastery. which was established in 1681 under the prompt to the Fifth Dalai Lama Lobsang Gyatso, this Gelugpa sect monastic college is at one time the biggest complex in the area, comprising of a principal assembly hall and eight residential colleges(Khangsten), as same as different religious communities. Now they are around 600 Monks conveying their rituals. In the afternoon, you have leisure time to explore around the Gyalthang town and get ready for the overland visit to Tibet. Overnight in Shangrila.

Day 2: Shangrila –Dêqên

Altitude 3280m  Distance:190Kms  Drive: 7hrs

Today we drive along the Yangtze river, the road curving inside the prolific valley and stop at Feilaisi, which is the viewpoint of Mt. Kawagarpo, it is the most noteworthy top in Yunnan with elevation 6740m, the stunning perspective of the zenith pinnacle is one of the heavenly mountains for Tibetan Buddhism and consistently several Buddhism pilgrims circumambulating around it. At that point, it is just around 10km to the day’s goal Diqing, from that point you can likewise see the sacred Mt. Kawa Karpo as well. Overnight at Diqing.

Day 3: Dêqên- Markam

Altitude 3900m,  Distance: 332Kms  Drive: 6hrs

Today we will cross some high passes like Dungala pass(5008m), the roadway disregarding the edges offers stupendous perspectives of Mt. Dungri Karpo(6090m) toward the south, then rapidly cross the Joba la pass (3908m), the crisscross street down through the desolate sandstone vista to Druk connect that traverses the Mekong stream. At long last a steady climb on the east bank leads crosswise over Laoshan pass (4060m) into the snow-capped glades of Markham, there we will meet the southern Sichuan-Tibet roadway. Overnight at Markham.

Day 4: Markam-Basho

Altitude 3280m  Distance: 365Kms  Drive: 8hrs

Today we will traverse the most elevated purpose of the entire trip, the Dongdo-la with height of 5108m, then we take the road along Yachu river which is a tributary of the Salween river and meet spur road to Chamdo at Pamda, from that point the unpaved street traverse the Nujiang mountain(4658m), the dusty street moving down into the valley with 72 twists could be the most exceedingly terrible piece of the street, then the street go through quantities of towns along the stream prompt the residential community of Basho which is found ideal out and about side, it is the best place to spend the night in the locale. Overnight at Basho.

Day 5: Basho-Pomi

Altitude 2725m  Distance:222Kms  Drive: 6hrs

Today we drive to Pomi by means of Rawoktso lake, the continuous plummeting in the height convey atmosphere changes from dry to wet, forest gets thicker along the street, once we get at Rawoktso, we stop for some time to see the shocking Ranwu lake that gives you wonderful shots with impressions of the snow mountains in the lake. From the main highway, you will have to 7 kilometres in the car to the parking area and 1.5 Kilometer of Hiking on the wooden platform to the Midui glacier. Then for a couple of kilometres along the lake and drive further to Pomi. Overnight in Pomi.

Day 6: Pomi-Nyintri

Altitude 2930m,  Distance:234Kms  Drive: 6hrs

Today we travel through excellent green valleys, yet snow mountains showing up long ways behind the forested mountains and beautiful wild blooms are known as Tibetan Switzerland, the street follow upstream of the Parlung stream and Rongchu waterway, we will traverse the photogenic suspension connect over the Yigong Tsangpo and afterward additionally up to Rongchu valley, the virgin woods and subtropical atmosphere of the range is one of a kind on the Tibetan level, then a short drive get us to the dazzling high valley with rich rhododendron and cypress backwoods is known as Lulang timberland ocean and after that climb through a progression of bands from pleasant Rongchu valley to the Serkym la pass(4582m), we will stop at the Serkym la picturesque recognize that give you a flawless perspective of intensive Rongchu valley and Mt. Namcha Barwa(7787m) and Mt.Gyala Palri(7151m) out of sight, then it is just around 60km to Nyingtri town. Overnight in Nyintri.

Day 7: Nyintri-Basum Lake- Lhasa

Altitude 3650m,  Distance:480Kms  Drive: 8hrs

Today we will drive along the Nyanchu waterway upstream, inside the elevated valley we will go by quantities of towns, in transit we will drive to Basumtso lake which is around 50km kill from the fundamental street, aside from the sheer magnificence of the lake it is associated with the semi-legendary ruler of the Kham-Lord Gesar and Indian abbot Master Guru Rinpoche, there are likewise a few people stories about the encompassing snow-topped pinnacles, stroll no matter how you look at it gliding extension to visit the authentic Nyingmapa cloister in the midst of the island. The evening we will follow back to the principal street and proceeds with the drive toward the west, traversing the Mila pass(5000m) and it will increase a few hundred meters in elevation, step by step you will feel the dry level atmosphere and the exposed mountains are the genuine elements of the focal and western Tibet. Additionally, drive along the Lhasa stream, you will be inspired by a look at Potala Royal residence from the far off that roosting up from whatever remains of the city. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 8: Lhasa Guided Tour

Visit Jokhang Temple and Sera monastery.

In the morning after having your breakfast your guide will meet you at the hotel. Then you will first go to the Jokhang Temple, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism. Since your hotel is in the Tibetan quarter of Lhasa city, you will walk to the Jokhang Temple. After visiting the Temple you can some time to explore the Old Lhasa city and Barkhor street on your own for a couple of hours.

The guide will fix you a time and place to visit. In the afternoon, you will visit the Sera monastery. This is the most well-preserved monastery in Tibet. The monastery you can sit in the courtyard where monks will be debating on Buddhist philosophy. you can stay there for sometimes. this is a very good opportunity for many travellers to take a picture of monks debate. You can tell your guide to give you some free times to explore the monastery on your own if you would like to live in peace for sometimes.

Day 9: Lhasa Guided Tour

Visit Potala Palace, and Drepung Monastery.

In the morning you will visit the grand Potala palace. Your guide will fix and time as per the ticket timing. please do not bring any drinking water or any liquid to drink. you will be asked to either drink it or throw it at the checkpoint. Plus please do not take a picture inside of the palace is restricted. there is a time limitation to two hours to stay inside the palace to fit in all those travelers in limited time and state of vulnerability of century-old palace against thousands of visitor alike. you guide might hurry you. But if you would like to see something or spend a few moments in specific place please let know her.

In the afternoon we will visit the Drepung Monastery. It is one of the three biggest monasteries in Lhasa and central Tibet. In the early 20th Century, it is the world biggest monastic complex. The Kora circuit around the monastery takes about an hour of spectacular views.

Day 10: Departure from Tibet

Your tour guide will escort you to the Train station or the Airport as per your departure.

Our Special Arrangement on Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

Village Home-Stay

We offer Homestay in Traditional rural villages for our clients in Tibet. Our village homestay allows you to experience Tibetan Custom, Tradition and the Way of Life in towns, which would not be available by staying in Hotels and Guesthouse. By living with a village family, you will enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the Tibet countryside and better understand the local culture. Most importantly, our host family we very welcoming and friendly. So, come and enjoy our special arrangement with i-Tibet Travel.

Nomad Tent-Stay

In the Tibetan Plateau, Our Tibetan Nomads live with their herd’s harmony with the fertile environment.  We can organize the Nomad Tent-stay for all our clients. In this arrangement, travelers can get the first-hand experience of the lifestyle of Tibetan Nomads. You can join them in herding yaks and sheep, Making cheese, yoghurt, Butter and try riding a Yak. By the end of the day, you can relax drinking Yak Butter tea. Enjoy the authentic nomad experience with our specialist at I-Tibet Travel.

Dinner with Tibet Expert

At the end of the tour on the last night in Lhasa, would you like to have dinner with a Tibetan expert and discuss all the questions you might have about Tibet and Tibetan culture? If yes, have us arrange your dinner with our Tibetan expert. Our renowned Tibetan Expert provides an inspirational and enlightening talk to suit your interest.  The theme of the talk can be range from Tibetan History, Tibetan Medicine, Astrology, Culture, Architecture, Tibetan Buddhism and festivals. Our arrangement of dining with Tibetan expert can help you learn a lot about Tibetan people and theirs culture.

Tibetan Calligraphy Class

Tibetan traditional Calligraphy is unique and very popular in western for tattoo art. It is not only a visual art form but also a means to convey though of the beauty of the Tibetan scripts and rejuvenate the energy through its holy mantras.  While you are in Tibet, we can arrange a session of Tibetan calligraphy class with a Tibetan expert to learn how to write a basic Tibetan mantra of Om Mani Padme Hum. During the class, you will be using traditional Tibetan Bamboo pen, traditional inkpot, and Traditional Tibetan writing board.  You can also bring home your piece of art.

Visit Handicraft Center

Many local initiatives are dedicating themselves to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan arts and Crafts. Your trip will be incomplete without visiting one such initiative where you can see the craftsmen working on their art piece. We will visit one such initiative where you can see artist painting on their Thangka, working on pottery wares, stone carving, and wood printing blocks. In our unique arrangement, there will be a local guide from the institution, who can explain in-depth of Tibetan art and their institution.

Tibetan Cooking Class

With a partnership with Tibetan Family Kitchen, the best restaurant in the entire Tibet. We make a special arrangement for organizing the Tibetan cooking Class. In our Tibetan cooking class, the main chef Namdol will take you to the local market to buy ingredients for the food you are going to learn how to make.  After the short visit to the market, she will teach you to step by step in how to make a food of your choice. The popular choice is Momos. Momos is a Tibetan meat Dumplings. It is the most famous Tibetan food. If you are a vegetarian, she can teach you how to make veg momos.

Thangka Class

Thangka is one of the most important local Tibetan Artwork and known the world over. We organize the Thangka class for our visitors to a Thangka class. In Our Thangka class arrangement, you will visit the Thangka master, where you will observe Tibetan artisan and their apprentice at work. You will have a Thangka teacher to teach you about the basics of Thangka painting and teaching you how to draw the face or eye of Buddha. This should be quite an exposure and experience.

Conclusion of Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

This tour takes you along with the ancient tea house road where merchants from Yunnan and Sichuan bring tea bricks to Lhasa for Tibetan Yak Butter tea. This route is known as eastern silk route and it is the most beautiful travel route in Tibet. Though not many people travel thought this route. We can arrange all the permits and Documents necessary for any international travellers looking to take this dream route tour.

It is not mandatory for all the international visitors to join in a group tour. As per the Tibet travel regulations, You can travel to Tibet with an organized tour. Your organize tour can be done as a private tour if you would like to. By organise a tour, you will have to hire a local Tibetan Tour guide, Private vehicle and the Tibet travel permit with a local Travel agency in Tibet.

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