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17 days Chengdu-Everest self-drive tour

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  • Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu
    Welcome to Chengdu! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and explore Jinli Ancient Street or Wuhou Shrine. Assistance will be provided for your temporary Chinese driving license. Enjoy a welcome dinner with authentic Sichuan cuisine.
    Overnight in Chengdu
  • Day 2: Chengdu → Danba (300 km, 5 hrs)
    Drive to Danba with a stop at Four Girls Mountain (Shuangqiao Valley). Visit Jiaju Tibetan Village and enjoy scenic landscapes.
    Overnight in Danba
  • Day 3: Danba → Xinduqiao (150 km, 3.5 hrs)
    Cross Zheduo Mountain (4298m), visit Moshi Park, Tagong Grassland, and Yuzixi Viewing Platform. Enjoy the photographer’s paradise of Xinduqiao.
    Overnight in Xinduqiao
  • Day 4: Xinduqiao → Shangri-La Town (400 km, 7 hrs)
    Pass through Litang (4014m), explore local markets, and enjoy views of mountains and lakes en route to Shangri-La Town.
    Overnight in Shangri-La Town
  • Day 5: Daocheng Yading Tour
    Visit Chonggu Temple and admire Xiannairi Snow Mountain. Optional hike or bus to Luorong Cattle Farm to view sacred peaks.
    Overnight in Shangri-La Town
  • Day 6: Shangri-La Town → Batang (380 km, 6.5 hrs)
    Travel along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and stop at Sister Lake to enjoy peaceful scenery.
    Overnight in Batang
  • Day 7: Batang → Basu (420 km, 7 hrs)
    Visit Dongda Mountain (5008m), Zogang County, and experience the famous Nujiang 72 Turns.
    Overnight in Basu
  • Day 8: Basu → Bome (280 km, 5 hrs)
    Explore Midui Glacier and Ranwu Lake. Enjoy scenic beauty and local Tibetan culture.
    Overnight in Bome
  • Day 9: Bome → Nyingchi (220 km, 4 hrs)
    Visit Tongmai Bridge and Lulang Town. Taste local stone pot chicken and enjoy forest landscapes.
    Overnight in Nyingchi
  • Day 10: Nyingchi → Lhasa (400 km, 6 hrs)
    Visit Basumtso Lake and continue scenic drive to Lhasa.
    Overnight in Lhasa
  • Day 11: Lhasa Tour – Sera Monastery
    Complete driving license process and visit Sera Monastery to witness monk debates. Enjoy welcome dinner.
    Overnight in Lhasa
  • Day 12: Lhasa Tour – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
    Explore Lhasa’s highlights including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Relax in a Tibetan tea house.
    Overnight in Lhasa
  • Day 13: Lhasa → Shigatse (360 km, 5 hrs)
    Cross Gampala Pass, view Yamdrok Lake, visit Karola Glacier, and continue to Shigatse.
    Overnight in Shigatse
  • Day 14: Shigatse → Everest Base Camp (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
    Visit Dingri Viewpoint and Gawula Pass. Arrive at Everest Base Camp for sunset views.
    Overnight at EBC
  • Day 15: EBC → Shigatse (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
    Explore EBC, visit Rongbuk Monastery and Xilin Viewpoint, then return to Shigatse.
    Overnight in Shigatse
  • Day 16: Shigatse → Lhasa (360 km, 5 hrs)
    Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and drive along Yarlung Zangbo River back to Lhasa.
    Overnight in Lhasa
  • Day 17: Departure from Lhasa
    Transfer to airport or train station. End of your unforgettable Tibet journey.

Included/Exclude

  • All necessary travel permits to Tibet
  • Entrance ticket fees for all the sightseeing spots listed in the program
  • Private transportation in Tibet: Comfortable tourist van in Lhasa and 4WD Land Cruiser for the rest of the trip (fuel included)
  • Private guide: English-speaking local Tibetan guide
  • Lodging: Daily accommodation in standard three-star hotels in major cities and guesthouses in remote areas and at EBC
  • Pick-up and drop-off services at the beginning and end of the tour
  • Oxygen canisters: 2 per person
  • Lodging and meals for guide and drivers
  • First aid kit
  • Liability travel insurance
  • Travel insurance covering trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended)
  • Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
  • International and domestic flights/train (Note: We can assist with bookings—please check updated costs and availability with your travel consultant)
  • Meals for the entire trip
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver

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60

Min Age

12

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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