WILD TIBET in Winter Lhasa-Nyingtri

Photograph & Physical
THIS WINTER TIME! Expedition in Namche Barwa Crayon Area in Yalongzangpu River Jamba People in Kham Area.

Nyingtri, With a population of just 3,100 people, Nyingtri is an attractive place to gain a good understanding of a typical Tibetan area. An attractive spot to travelers interested in the historic Bon religion of Tibet, most of the town's inhabitants still practice the religion and there are two active Bon monasteries nearby. Best time is from October to April. Rainy season is from May to September. Plenty rainfalls could result into landslide and mudflow.

Lhasa, literally meaning “Holy-Land”, is the heart and soul of Tibet, has history of more than 1,300 years. Lhasa has remained Tibet’s capital since 1642, and most of the city’s historical sights date from this second stage of the city’s development.

Kham, also called Eastern Tibet, is a land apart from the rest of Tibet. Its climate, geography, flora and fauna all lend it a unique, almost magical atmosphere.

Itinerary

Day01
Arrive in Lhasa

Morning flight to Lhasa, transfer to Lhasa in the afternoon. The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 hours’ driving (60km). On the way, you’ll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda – a Budda image engraved in the mountain face. After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize. Overnight in Lhasa. Tibet Gorkha Hotel

Day02
Lhasa



The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels. Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet – Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans.
Overnight in Lhasa Tibet Gorkha Hotel (B/L/D)

Day 03
Lhasa

About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day’s sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.



Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The “Buddhism Scriptures Debating” in Sera is very famous.
Overnight in Lhasa Tibet Gorkha Hotel (B/L/D)

Day04
Lhasa-Nyingtri-Baksun Tso

Nyingtri, is a land apart from the rest of Tibet. Its climate, geography, flora and fauna all lend it a unique, almost magical atmosphere.Today we will drive to Nyching – 420 KM from Lhasa. On the way, the eminent snow mountain and greenly forest full of your eyes. The Tibetans accommodate in the lodges and farmhouses along the mountains and valleys. The Kadin Valley, a waterfall named Tianfo will show you how sweet the water in Nyching.



Baksun Tso Lake a Jade like lake, we will over night by the heavenly lake. Camps in a lodge near the lake, picnic with the Tibetans and woody lodge.
Over night in Baksun Tso (B/L/D)

Day05
Baksun Tso-Jamba Village-Nyingtri



The Qamdo Prefecture was called "Kam" or "Kham" in ancient times so that it could be differentiated from the U, Tsang and Ngari prefectures. The Karub and Lessor Enda relics found respectively in 1977 and 1980 are relics from the Neolithic Age with the highest altitude and most western longitude, which shows man lived and propagated on this land as early as 5,000 years ago and that a primitive village had been formed at that time. Local residents had begun planting millet and raising pigs. They also hunted foxes, black sheep and red deer as a supplement. Zhagyab County is where Gesar and Jomba waged a war for salt as depicted in "Jamba", a chapter from a Tibetan epic King Gesar. According to traditional Tibetan geographical concept, this is also Chawagang of the Six Mountain Ranges in DorKang, which is famous for salt production. Archeological surveys have discovered many stone walls and stone steps left over by "Jomba" people.Today we are going to hiking and walking in this little fancy native village
Overnight in Nyingtri(B/L/D)

Day06
Nyingtri-Pai-Daduka-Nyingtri Walk on the wild side

Warmer,wetter and more forested than anywhere else in Tibet,Kham’s wide vertical range creates a series of biological niches that hide Tibet’s largest concentration of rare animal and plant species.

Today you are going to have such an experience walking on the wild side in Kham area.

Starting from the local town, Pai Druck. Yaluzangbu River suddenly becomes narrow and tempestuous. On your right side ,you can feel the most holy mountain in Eastern Tibet MT.Namchabawa and the its range is just standing in front of you, they looks so strong but very peaceful.On your left hand , the pure water is running by the cliff, this is the beginning of the deepest canyan ---Yaluzangbu Big Canyan. It’s called Great wild Tibet. Today , 2-3hours walking in this great wild will be required.
Overnight in Nyingtri(B/L/D

Day07
Nyingchi-Lamaling Temple-Lhasa.

In the morning,we start visiting the Lamaling Temple.The whole monastery is like a Mandala.The architectural design of the monastery is ingenious, magnificent and solemn for its unique mould and exceptional style. In addition, this Monastery involves phallic worship and offers sacrifice to genitalia.Afternoon,drive to the biggest virgin forest –Lulanglinhai,you will feel you are in paradise .When drive back to Nyingtri,visit the king of the cypress.
Overnight in Lhasa Tibet Gorkha Hotel (B/L/D)

Day08
Leave Lhasa.

Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the railway station, and help you board the train. Say goodbye to Tibet .(B)

Price: RMB 7,880/per
Single supplement: RMB 1,600/per if any
Includes:
1. the Alien's Travel Permit,
2. 1 Non-Ac jeep/van for tour transportation,
3. accommodation based on twin-bed room in 3-star hotels
4. 1 English-speaking guide,
5. mentioned sightseeing entrance fees,
6. mentioned meals
7. Airfare of Shanghai-Chengdu/Chongqing-Lhasa
8. Railfare of Lhasa-Shanghai(hard sleeper)

Excludes:
tips, not mentioned meals, personal expense
About the hotel Tibet Gorkha Hotel Lhasa
Author Tip from Lonely Planet
Just 40m (130ft) west of the hotel is the Lho Rigsum Lhakhang, a charming temple jam-packed with pilgrims circling its inner kora path. The hotel is right on Lhasa's Lingkhor pilgrim circuit so you can add some karma points by walking out the front door and hitting the pilgrim trail.