Yunnan-Tibet overland tour is a magnificent overland visit from Yunnan-Tibet that begins from the legendary place that is known as Shangri-la. Driving along the River and past barren stones over the high ground, amidst the Mekong and Yangtze rivers, offers stunning perspectives of sacred Mt. Karwagarpo from the 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 peaks inside the excellent, fruitful valleys of eastern Tibet extend the route further west to the 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

Tour Itinerary of Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

Conclusion of Yunnan to Tibet Overland Tour

This tour takes you along 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 the Eastern Silk Road and is considered one of the most scenic travel routes in Tibet. However, not many people travel through this route. We can arrange all the permits and Documents necessary for any international travelers looking to take this dream route tour.

All the international visitors don’t need to join a group tour. According to the Tibet travel regulations, you can travel to Tibet with an organized tour. Your organized tour can be conducted as a private tour if you prefer. To arrange a tour, you will have to hire a local Tibetan Tour guide, a Private vehicle, and a Tibet travel permit with a local Travel agency in Tibet.

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