12 days

Duration

Central Tibet

Location

4/10

Physicality

Lhasa and Beyond

Destination

Nyintri / Linzhi Tour

This Nyintri or Linzhi trip start from holy city Lhasa by covering its best attractions such as Potala palace, Jokhang temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries and extra. Then, heading to eastern part of the Tibet autonomous region to visit great places in Nyingtri (ChiL Linzhi). This tour is focused to sights in Nyintri valley and you will enjoy it as a resort with snow-capped mountains, forest and rivers. Continue to explore Shan’nan part of Tibet for some real gestures of Tibetan historical places: Samye Monastery, Chimpu Nuneray with Yogis, Yumbu Lakhang etc. Check our travel guide to travelling and planning a trip to Tibet. You may also looking for trips to Lhasa and Beyond for cultural explore of the central Tibet.

Details about Linzhi trip

ARRIVE

Lhasa airport/train station

DEPARTURE

Lhasa airport/train station

TOUR COST

HIGHTLIGHTS

Sights in Lhasa city
Sights in Nyitri: Draksum Tso lake, Ranwu Lake, Cypress tree etc
Sights in Tsetang: Samye, Chimpu, Yumbu lagang and Traduk Monastery etc.

INCLUDED

Tibet travel permits	Transportation
Accommodation	Entrance fee
Pick-up & drop-off	Professional guide
A welcome dinner	2bottles of mineral water/day (1liter)
Oxygen cylinders	First aid & kit

NOT INCLUDED

Meal

Travel insurance

Any domestic & international train/flight fare

Guide gratuity

If you already have planned lists to Nyintri region, just discuss it with our Tibet trip advisor and you will be assisted at customising trip to Tibet. Check our office location on google Map.

If you are looking for a far travel destination please check Lhasa to Gugekingdom trip and a most challenging trekking to Kartha Valley. We also have an article reviewing recommended trekking adventures in Tibet to help you plan your holiday.

Additional information

Dates	Year-round

Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa

Upon arrival you would be met and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight: Gang-gyen hotel (4 star)

Day 2: Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery and Barkhor Street

Early morning, sightseeing of Potala Place build in 7the century by 33rd kind Songtsen Gampo, the former administrating office of Tibet kingdom until last Langthar Ma. Next to visit Jhokang Temple and Barkhor Street. Jhokang Temple is founded in 7th century by Chinese wife Wenchen to place in her gift of Jhowo (Avaloketeshvara) image.

Overnight: Gang-gyen hotel (4 star)

Day 3: Set out for Gandan and Tour to Lhasa's Surround Monasteries

Today you will have a chance to see two of Tibet’s most famous Gelugpa monasteries, Sera and Drepung. Located just north of Lhasa on Mt. Gambo Utse, Dreqpung one housed ten thousand monks. Meander your way through the dormitories and prayer halls before making a visit to the former home of the state oracle at Nechung Temple. After that, we will also visit a carpet industry before Lunch. In the afternoon, take a trip to Sera Monastery, best known for its lively tradition of debate. Take a walk around the monastery or catch the monks debating in the late afternoon before returning to Lhasa City and preparing to hit the road the following morning.

Overnight: Gang-gyen hotel (4 star)

Day 4: Head to Bayi / Nyingtri 416km

Drive from Lhasa to Bayi town / Nyintri prefecture and cross Mila pass 5150 meters. We take the highway with 416 kilometers and process Alien’s travel permit on the arrival.

Overnight: Fengqing hotel

Day 5: Visit Drasum Tso and Khading Valley

Today, we will start at 09:00 from hotel and drive 40 kilometres to Draksum Tso lake, a holy lake that is surround by forest and snow mountains. We will visit Tsokzong monastery on the island of Draksum Tso (Chi: Basongtso). Next, we will visit Khading valley and return to hotel in Bayi town.

Overnight: Fengqing hotel

Day 6: Set out for Pomi via Serchenla - Lulang 250km

We will visit the oldest Cypress tree (2000 years) at countryside of the Bayi town and then set to Pomi. En-route, we will cross Sechenla and stop on the pass to have a great view of the most beautiful Mt. Namchag Barwa with 7760 meters high. Continue to Pomi through Lulang forest.

Overnight: Pomi hotel

Day 7: Set to Rawok / Ranwo - Lake -Lhegu Glacier 38560m, 152km

Drive to Rawok and explore the lake by walking to Mani stone, Stupa and temples around the lake. Continue to hike 3 hours to the Lhegu Glacier 3856m. After an enough enjoyment of the great scenic area, we will return to Rawok lake / Ranwo hu early evening.

Overnight: Ranwo hotel

Day 8: Rawok Lake – Minling 2950m 430km

Today, we head to Minlin along the Yarlung Tsangpo river and rocky gorges. We will visit Buchu Sergyi Lhakang, the oldest temple in Nyingtri precture. Next, we will drive to Nang country and visit Langzong Fortress. We will arrive in Minling before dinner.

Overnight: Minlin hotel

Day 9: Menling to Tsethang via Gyatsa County 431km

Head through a less driving road to Tsethang by crossing Gyatsa mountain pass. The roads are not as good as we expect specially when crossing a pass after Gyatsa county.

Overnight: Tsethang hotel (4 star)

Day 10: Visit Yumbu Lagang, Tradup Monastery and Tombs of Tibet Kings

Today, we will visit historical places in the Yarlung valley, the first place for Tibetan civilization. Visit the the first castle Yumbu Lagang and Traduk Monastery. In the evening, we will explore the tombs of Tibet kings.

Overnight: Tsethang hotel (4 star)

Day 11: Visit Samye and Chimpu Nunery, the head to Lhasa 180km

Drive 48 kilometers from Tsethang by crossing the Yarlung Tsangpo River and visit Hepo Hill beside and Samye Monastery. Constructed during the 8^th century at the time of King Trisong Detsen, Samye is Tibet’s first monastery. Samye holds over 1200 years of rich Buddhist and architectural history. Next, we will visit Chimpu Hermitage where there are several caves that Guru Rinpoche and Khangdo Yeshi Tsogyal (one of three consorts of Guru Rinpoche) mediated in during the 7^th century. This area is remains a famous place to take retreats and hermitages. Then, head to Lhasa.

Overnight: Gang-gyen hotel (4 star)