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Trip Code: NM- OLT-002
Startng City: Chengdu
Ending City: Lhasa
Duration: 10N11D
Tour Catalog: Every day depature tour
Best Time to Go: April- Oct.
Routes: Chengdu-Ya'an-Luding-Kangding-XingduQiao-Yajiang-Litang-Batang-ZhuBalong-Mangkang-Zuogong-Bangda-Basu-Rawok-Bomi-Tongmai-Nyingtri- Bayi-GongBujiangda-MaZhugongka-Lhasa- Namtso
Car Requirements:  Most cars can pass,the best is off-road, best one is Landcruiser
Difficulty: * * *
Highlights:
Sichuan-Tibet Southern Route consitency with Yunan- Tibet route from the South after the Mangkang. Since Yunnan- Tibet route has been called the most beautiful of the overland route to Tibet that the Sichuan-Tibet southern route also of the beautiful too, and the beauty with too much Western Sichuan plateau enhancing the upright.

Price(EUR/p.p):
Tour Stander 1person  2person 3-4person 5-6person 7-9person
Stander Tour

Itinerary Briefing:
Day01: Chengdu- Kangding
Day02: Kangding- Litang
Day03: Litang- Batang-Mankang
Day04: Mangkang- Zuogong- Basu
Day05: Basu- Ranwutso- Bomi
Day06: Bomi- Tongmai- Niyingtri
Day07: Nyingtri- Lhasa
Day08: Lhasa
Day09: Lhasa
Day10: Lhasa- Namtso- Lhasa
Day11: Lhasa dropping off.

Day by Day Itinerary:
Day01: Chengdu- Kangding(370km, asphalt road, 6 hours driving) Overnight at Kangding 3star 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.
                  
Day02: Kangding- Litang(300km, good road, 6hours driving) Overnight at Litang stander room
After conquering the Zheduo mountain(4298M), we arrive at Xindu bridge. then drive across Gaoersi Mountain (the altitude is 4412Km), arrive in Yajiang, and then drive across Jianziwan Mountain (the altitude is 4659Km), Kazila Mountain (the altitude is 4712Km), get to the large open area of Litang grassland (the altitude is 4100Km). It¡¯s "the highest city in the world"

Day03: Litang- Batang- Mangkang(272km, good road, 4 hours driving) Overnight at Mangkang stander room
Drive across Haizi Mountain, get to Batang.Batang is the hometown of fruits, then we leave Sichuan province, and get in the Tibet border. Passing the Jinsha River, arrive at the last town before the Tibetan border.
             
Day04: Mangkang- Zuogong- Basu( 340m, very rough road climbing high moutains, 8hours driving, 5008m-3910m) Overnight at Basu stander room
The whole distance is 340km. After entering Mangkang, you will traverse over many beautiful mountains and rivers.

After passing bangda,you will cross over the breathtaking Nujiang mountain pass. You must trek over lots of mountains and span many rivers. Going down from Lawu Mountain and getting to the Zhukabin station near Lancang River, then you  climb to the pass of Dongda Mountain. This is the highest mountain pass in the Chuan-Zang road with the altitude of 5008meters. Overlooking from here, you can find the Chuan-Zang road and Lancang River are like two brilliant ribbons which are glistering in the ravines.

After passing Bangda, the first thing is to climb over the most precipitously traverse mountain -Nujiang Mountain. Finishing the famous Seventy-two Bends and going down to the Nujiang riverside. Basu means "the village below Warrior Mountain" in Tibetan language. Its altitude is 3910meters. It is convenient to add oil for the car and have dinners.

Day05: Basu- Rawok- Bomi(200km, good road, 4hours driving, 3850m) Overnight at Bomi stander room
The whole distance is 200km.  That is not exaggerated to use ¡®paradise¡¯ to describe. The scenic spot comes from the time of starting out. Snow Mountains, primary forests and lyrical landscape combine together, which makes you have a special feeling that you never had before.
 
Rawok locates here with the altitude of 3850meters. The surface of the lake reflects the snow mountain¡¯s image. The ecological environment has been protected well from Ranwu to Bomi. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful journey. Bomi town¡¯s architectures are from Han nationality. People¡¯s life here is comfortable. It is convenient to lodge and have dinners.

Day06: Bomi- Tongmai- Niyingtri(233km, part of rough road, 6 hours driving, 4702m-2400m) Overnight at Baiyi Town stander room
The whole distance is 233km. the views are picturesque. If the weather is good, the Nankabawa Peak which is 7787m high can be seen. It is the holy mountain in Linzhi area. Beginning from Zhaxi town, travelers have to get though the forest all the time until the next destination. Tongmai Natural Barrier begins Tongmai and ends Dongjiu. It is the most difficult road in Dian-Zang way. The whole distance is 24km. however, wilderness lovers can feel the excitement here.

After the Natural Barrier, the road becomes better gradually. The area that is close to Lulang shows another view. The forests are so dense that you even can¡¯t see the sky. Birds¡¯ singing and flowers¡¯ aroma can also give you a fresh feeling. Standing at the top of Selaji Mountain which has the altitude of 4702meters, you can see the Nankabawa Peak. Going down from Sejila Mountain, you can get to Linzhi county. If you go on driving 19km away, you can arrive the capital of Linzhi¡ªBayi town which locates alongside of Niyang River with the altitude of 2400meters. Because of the good weather compared with other areas, Bayi town is called "Jiangnan in Tibet".
                  
Day07: Bayi Town- Draksumtso- Mozhugongka- Lhasa(500km, alsphalt road with good condition, 8hours diving) Overnight at Lhasa.
Niyang River derives from Mila Mountain. It flows more than 300 km to the east and converges into Yaluzangbu River after a 40km drive from south Bayi town.

If you start out at Ba River which is one of Niyang River and go north, you must arrive at the red sect's holy lake which is called Draksumtso after 40km drive. About 40km of passing Mozhugongka , you can see the mark with writing Gandan Monastery.

The distance is almost 500km; it will be mid-night to get Lhasa.  Since may to October is peak travel season,it is wise to book your rooms in advance in Lhasa.

Day08: Lhasa city tour     Overnight in Lhasa 3 star hotel
Morning time visit Potala Palace. Then visit Jokhang Temple, walk around Barkhor Market.
                                                                                           
Day09: Lhasa city tour     Overnight at Lhasa 3 star hotel
Morning time visit Drepung Monastery. , then afternoon to Sera Monastery.        

Day10: Lhasa- Namtso Lake- Lhasa( 500km, 7 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 4178m, 5-15¡ãC)  Overnight at Lhasa 3 star hotel
In the morning around 08:00am, our guide and drive pick you from your hotel, then we leave Lhasa to Namtso Lake. On the way you will see the huge grassland of Naqu and have a chance see the sky road- Qinghai Tibet Railway passing through it look likes a dragon. Then the Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges in front of you, and also you will pass the Nagela Pass. Then on the way back to Lhasa you have a chance enjoy the Yangpachen hotspring, back to Lhasa. 
Notes:
Depends on how long times you arrive in Lhasa and your body health, suggestion the traveler whol just arrive in Lhasa for few day don¡¯t take the hot spring that maybe you will get the high altitude sickness05 

Day11: Lhasa airport or train station dropping off.
Dropping off end the trip.( or you also can join our Tibet Local Tours to Tsedang, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Kailash)

Service Include:
1. Whole trip with good conditon Landcruiser recommended with expert driver.
2. Entrance fee above mentioned
3. 10N stander room
4. English speaking guide
5. Tibet Entry Permit
6. Tbiet Travel Permit
7. Tibet Militarily Permit.
8. Travle insurance
9. 3 bottom of oxygen for urgent use.
Service Exclude:
1. Meals
2. Tips for driver and guide
3. Other entrance or your own expense
4. Flight or train ticket out of Lhasa( Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqin...)

Notes:
More Tibet Local Tour can be choose

- 2 Day Local Tours of Tsedang
- 4 Day Local Tours of Everest Base Camp
- 5 Day Local Tours of Kathmandu Via Everest Base Camp
- Mt. Kailash- Lake Manasarovar tour
- Trekking Tours