In March, Nyingchi peach blossoms fall like spring rain, carpeting villages and valleys beneath Namjagbarwa Peak. Known as the world’s peach blossom garden with fields and ponds, this 5-day trip immerses you in its beauty. Wander through dark green forests and meadows adorned with delicate pink blossoms, and explore the stunning region of Bomi with its magnificent Namjagbarwa Snow Peak. Later, venture to the Laigu Glacier, the source of Ranwu Lake, to uncover the mysteries of the blue ice world.
Cities and Attractions
Tourist Map
Attractions Detail
Mt.Nanjiabawa
The highest peak in Eastern Part of Himalaya Tibet, with an elevation of 7,782 meters. This peak resembles a spear piercing the sky. At sunset, golden light casts a stunning glow on the snow-capped mountains, resembling a blazing furnace.
Pomi Peach Blossom Valley
Selected as one of the “100 Most Beautiful Scenic Photography Spots in Tibet” by China National Geography, Bomi Peach Blossom Valley features a remarkable peach tree with a trunk diameter of 1.4 meters and over 680 years of age, still lush and blooming. Nyingchi is home to the largest area of wild peach forests in China, showcasing the grandeur of its peach blossoms.
Lulang Forest Family Visit
Explore scenic viewpoints in Lulang, surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains and lush greenery. The picturesque landscape features winding rivers and vibrant forests. Additionally, enjoy home visits and archery activities at Basum Lake for an immersive experience of Gongbu Tibetan culture.
Basum Tso Trekking
Basum Lake is the largest sacred lake in Eastern Tibet, covering about 27 square kilometers at an elevation of 3,490 meters. Its crystal-clear waters are surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush greenery. We have arranged a hiking activity in Lulang, enabling you to escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the beautiful mountain scenery.
Rawuk Lake
Ranwu Lake is one of the region’s rare lake landscapes. The best time to visit is from late spring to early summer. Formed by landslides or mudflows blocking river channels, Ranwu Lake is a seasonal lake that expands in length and width during summer, offering clear waters and stunning reflections of snow-capped mountains.
Laigu Glacier
Laigu Glacier lies at the end of Ranwu Lake. From here, you can see six maritime glaciers, making it a unique natural landscape and an excellent spot for glacier viewing. Blue ice caves form deep within the glacier, the frozen lake reveals massive blue ice walls and caves icebergs.
Accommodations in the Tour
Throughout your journey, we will arrange comfortable and cozy hotels every day. Whether in Nyingchi, Lulang Forst, or by Ranwu Lake, our accommodations are mostly located near beautiful snow-capped mountains and lakes, allowing you to enjoy stunning scenery at all times during your trip.
Vehicle We Use
In Tibet, you will travel in our dedicated tour vehicles, with different types of vehicles provided based on the number of participants: 7-seat or 9-seat comfortable vans for 2-5 people, and comfortable minibuses or medium-sized buses for 6-12 people. You will be part of our special small group tours, ensuring that each guest receives attentive care and service from both the driver and the guide. Our drivers perform daily safety checks and clean the vehicles to create a comfortable travel experience for you.
High-altitude Travel Safety Assurance
Every visitor to Tibet may experience varying degrees of symptoms related to high-altitude sickness. This is because the body undergoes an adaptation process when transitioning from lower altitudes to the higher. The majority of tourists adjust quickly with proper rest upon reaching Lhasa. However, to alleviate any concerns and to provide assistance in case of unexpected health issues, we are here to support you to the best of our ability.
Medical Oxygen Tanks Equipped with the Vehicle
When traveling to higher altitudes such as Everest, we equip the vehicle with medical oxygen cylinders. If you continuously feel uncomfortable during the journey, you can use the medical oxygen provided for the entire group, ensuring a supply of oxygen for several hours.
Insurance for High-altitude Sickness Assistance
In addition to providing accidents insurance, we have specifically supplemented your coverage with high-altitude sickness. In case you experience high-altitude sickness and require emergency medical assistance during the trip, this service can be utilized to alleviate the financial burden associated with seeking medical attention in a foreign country.
Application of Tibet Permits for Foreigners and Taiwanese
Foreigners (including overseas Chinese) need to provide information to the Tibet Tourism Bureau to apply for “ Tibet Travel Permission”. You need to provide documents according to our guidance.
- If you are coming to China for tourism purpose with “L” Chinese tourist visa, you need to provide clear and complete passport page images and Chinese visa images.
- If you are working, studying, residing in China, or visiting China for business, in addition to your passport and visa images, you also need to provide certificate from your Chinese company or school.
- If you plan to enter Tibet directly from Nepal, you need to personally visit the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to apply for a Chinese visa(Single Entry 30 days). Please go to our local office in Kathmandu at least 3 working days in advance, We will arrange all the procedures for your Chinese visa application. If you previously have a Chinese visa, your existing visa will be revoked upon obtaining the new visa. In addition to the visa fee charged by the embassy, you are required to pay an additional $20 service fee for visa processing.
The entire procedure is fully serviced, you just simply provide the documents to our travel agency. The deadline for submitting the application is 10 working days before the tour departure. If want to go to Mt.Kailash, you need to send the documents to us 15-20 working days in advance.
Once all approval procedures are completed, we will send the Tibet Travel Permission to your designated address via email or mail (within China only). When boarding the train/flight, the staff at the port will check your Tibet Travel Permission, please ensure its proper safekeeping.
Happy Moments
Tour Brief
| Day | Places | Sightseeing & Activities | Meals | Accomodation |
| Day01 | Lhasa – Nyingchi 3650m-2800m 390kms/4hrs | Depart from Lhasa and drive along the Niyang River landscape belt via the highway to Nyingchi. Visit the first peach blossom site: the Lamalin Temple peach blossom attraction in the forest. | / | Hotel in Nyingchi New Zone3 Star Hotel |
| Day02 | Nyingchi-Mt.Sejila-Lulang 2800-3300m 60Kms/1Hrs | In the morning, we met with tourists arriving from Nyingchi Airport and applied for travel permits at the Nyingchi. After lunch, drive to Lulang Forest and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Namjagbarwa Peak at Sejila Pass (depending on the weather). Then go to Lulang Forest to participate in Gongbu Tibetan home visit, archery (included) activities, and enjoy specialties at the Tibetan House dinner. | Breakfast/GongPu Tibetan Family Dinner | Tashi Gang Homestay Hotel |
| Day03 | Lulang-Gangyun Forest -Pomi Peach Flower Village-Rawuk Lake 3300-2800-3850m 310Kms/5Hrs | Depart from Lulang and go to Gangyun Forest to visit the peach garden in the forest. Go to the world’s largest wild peach forest, Bomi Peach Blossom Valley, to enjoy the long peach blossom valley under the snow-capped mountains. After enjoying the peach blossom feast, drive to the foot of Laigu Glacier, the shore of Ranwu Lake. | Breakfast/Forest Afternoon Tea | Rawuk TsoSelf-driving Hotel or Southlake Inn |
| Day04 | Rawuk Lake/Laigu Clacier/Lulang 3850-4200-3300m 340Kms/6Hrs | In the morning, enjoy the snow-capped mountains of Ranwuk Lake, and drive along the shore of the Lake to Laigu Glacier to visit the Blue Ice Lake of Laigu Glacier (horseback riding and sightseeing cars are all included). The glacier lake was closed after the end of March, so we took a local off-road vehicle to go to the Yalong Glacier in the Laigu Glacier Canyon to see the Ten Thousand Years Blue Ice Cave. After visiting the ancient glacier, drive again to enjoy the blue lake surface, snow-capped mountains, meadows and forest landscapes of Ranwu Lake in the afternoon, and then drive back to Lulang Forest Sea. (It takes 5-6 hours to go to the Yalong Glacier Scenic Area, which may result in a late return to Lulang.) | Breakfast | Tashi Gang Homestay Hotel |
| Day05 | Lulang-Basum Tso-Lhasa 3300-3650m 500Kms/6Hrs | Return to Lhasa along the highway, and visit Baksum Lake on the way. An in-depth tour includes visiting the island in the middle of the lake, taking a boat to mysterious Cave and hiking the lake shoreline. | Breakfast | / |
* This itinerary covers the very best of Eastern Tibet, with in-depth exploration at each attraction. While daily travel time may be longer, we balance sightseeing and driving, ensuring the journey remains enjoyable without exhaustion. Our goal is for you to make the most of your trip.
*Laigu Glacier opens different areas of its ice lakes depending on the season, and the ice lakes are only accessible during winter’s freezing period, with dates varying each year. If the Blue Ice Lake is inaccessible due to weather conditions, we’ll take you to the farther Yalong Glacier or other stunning glaciers in the area.
*We’ve carefully selected hotels for their scenic views, with most offering stunning vistas of lakes, snow-capped mountains, and pastures. While the comfort level may not match that of star-rated hotels, guests with specific comfort preferences can inform us in advance, and we will arrange alternative accommodations nearby.
Price
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Price Includes and Excludes
**The price includes:**
– Tibet travel permits and all local travel documents required for this itinerary (excluding expedited service fees);
– Local transportation with comfortable tourist vehicles accommodating 5-29 passengers, depending on group size;
– Entrance fees for all listed attractions, including eco-bus transfers, off-road vehicle transfers, boat fees, and archery activity costs;
– Meals as specified in the itinerary, including coffee and afternoon tea at the peach blossom scenic area;
– Knowledgeable bilingual Tibetan guides speaking Chinese/English sharing their expertise with the group;
– Accommodation costs for all hotels listed in the itinerary; upgrades are available for an additional fee (single travelers not wishing to share a room will need to pay the single supplement);
– Free shuttle service between Lhasa’s train station and downtown hotels, based on your arrival/departure times;
– Service fees and government taxes;
– Arrangements including planning, processing, operations, and communication costs;
– Travel accident insurance;
– Additional services including exquisite Tibetan souvenirs, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, and bottled mineral water.
**The price Exclude:**
– Chinese visa (If you need assistance with visa services, especially for group visas from Nepal to Tibet, please contact us for more details);
– International flights to and from China;
– Domestic flights/trains to and from Lhasa (if you need us to book domestic flights or train tickets, please contact us for details);
– Single room supplement: Hotels are based on double occupancy in twin standard rooms. If you prefer a single room or do not wish to share with other travelers, a supplement will be required. Please consult your travel advisor for specific pricing details.
– Meals not included in the itinerary (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals, but costs will be your responsibility);
– If travelers are interested in horseback riding in Lulang Linhai, the riding costs will be borne by the travelers themselves.
**Suggested tips for drivers and guides:**
– If you are satisfied with the services of your guide and driver while traveling in Tibet, please consider giving them a tip. We recommend a tip of $7 per person per day (50 RMB), which will be shared between the driver and guide.
Tour Notice
- Before applying for the Tibet Travel Permit, please ensure that your passport has a validity period of at least 6 months.
- When entering Tibet from Kathmandu, China visa needs to be processed in Kathmandu. Please do not apply in your home country in advance. If tourists previously had a long-term valid Chinese visa, it will be replaced with a 30-day valid group tourist visa when applying in Kathmandu.
- Only Chinese Yuan is accepted in Tibet. If you need Chinese Yuan, you can exchange it with US dollars locally or withdraw cash from ATMs.
- Maintain good health before entering Tibet and avoid catching a cold.
- When traveling on transportation to Tibet, both the airport and train station will check the Tibet Travel Permit. Please keep this official document safe and avoid writing or drawing on it.
- Before traveling to Tibet, please confirm that you have received the Tibet Travel Permit and check and verify your personal information.
- People with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, pregnant women, etc., are not recommended to travel to Tibet.
- If worried about altitude sickness after entering Tibet, you can take a moderate amount of Rhodiola oral liquid or capsules before entering.
- During the Tibet tour, you are required to travel with the group throughout the journey and cannot leave the group activities at will.
- Pack vitamins and regular medications in your luggage.
- When traveling at high altitudes, drink plenty of water, engage in slow-paced activities, and consume fruits and vitamin supplements.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol when you are new to high altitudes.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 Lhasa to Nyingchi, Visit Lamalin Monastery
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Hotel：Hotel in Nyingchi New Zone
Greetings from Nyingchi, Tibet! We will accompany you on a 400-kilometer drive on the highway to the homeland of snow-capped mountains, forests, and peach blossoms, arriving at a comfortable hotel. Along the way, we’ll enjoy the stunning views of Nyingchi’s snow-capped peaks and forests alongside the Nyang River, heading to our first stop in the peach blossom homeland, Lamaling Temple, to admire the mountain temple’s peach blossoms. The blossoms frame the temple’s golden roofs, bringing vibrant life to the serene Buddhist enclave.
Day 02 Nyingchi-Gala Village-Lulang Forest
Meal：Breakfast/Dinner
Accommodation：Homestay Guesthouse at Lulang Village
Today, we will head to the venue of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival—Gala Peach Blossom Village. Located by the Nyang River at the foot of the mountains, Gala Village is surrounded by miles of wild peach blossom forests and is known as the “First Peach Blossom Village.” Over 1,200 wild peach trees cover more than 270 acres, creating a “paradise” that transforms into a sea of pink blossoms each spring, brightening the mountains and fields.
Afterward, we will drive up to Sejila Pass, where weather permitting, we’ll catch a glimpse of the stunning Mt. Namcha Barwa. On clear days, the peak stands majestically like a spear piercing the sky. After a brief stop at Sejila Pass, we will proceed to Lulang Forest, where we will visit a Gongbu Tibetan family. You will have the opportunity to make sweet tea and pancakes with the hosts, enjoy dinner, and participate in the unique traditional archery activity (cost included) offered by the host.
Day 03 Lulang-Pomi Peach Flower Valley-Gangyun Forest – Rawuk Tso
Meals：Breakfast
Hotel: Rawuk Lakeside Hotel
We will depart from Bomi to explore Eastern Tibet’s most beautiful lake—Ranwu Lake. Bomi is a small county located beneath the eastern segment of the Himalayas, dotted with numerous snow-capped peaks that sparkle like diamonds against the blue sky. At the foot of these peaks lies vast forests, scattered with Tibetan villages.
The diversity of Bomi blends snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, villages, and the leisurely lives of Tibetan people, earning it the praise of being a “hidden gem.” Peach blossoms also integrate into Bomi’s villages and forest edges, adding splashes of pink to the spring landscape. We will visit the Peach Blossom Valley and Gangyun Forest to admire the ten-mile peach orchards in the snowy mountain canyon and the secret peach blossom spots within the forest.
Day 04 Rawuk Tso，Laigu Glacier，Lulang
Meals：Breakfast
Accommodation：Lulang HomeStay
Surrounding Laigu Village are multiple glaciers, which create several ice lakes in front of the village. Each ice lake reflects different colors due to the varying geology and soil composition of the glaciers. One of the lakes even features icebergs of different sizes floating on its surface. Between the glacier’s edge and the ice lake, broken ice reveals stunning blue ice layers rising over ten meters high. The blue ice caves on the distant glaciers never melt, evoking a dreamy oceanic world.
The viewing periods for each glacier vary, leading to different scenery at different times of the year. The blue ice lakes are open every winter, typically melting and closing by the end of March. The farther Yarlung Glacier is open year-round, with the area providing access to various blue ice sights depending on the season. The distance to the glaciers may affect the time needed for tours, ranging from 2 hours to 6 hours.
Day 05 Lulang Basumtso Lhasa
Meals：Breakfast
Hotel：
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It takes about 5 to 6 hours (490 kilometers) to drive back to Lhasa from Lulang, with a stop to visit the stunning natural and cultural attraction—Basum Lake. Located along the highway from Lhasa to Nyingchi, Basum Lake covers an area of approximately 27 square kilometers and features deep waters. The area is densely forested, integrating snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls, pastures, cultural relics, and famous temples into a distinctive and ever-changing landscape. Known for its collection of rare wild plants, it is often referred to as “Little Switzerland.”
We will arrange a 2-3 hour forest hike along the lakeshore on the opposite side of Basum Lake, allowing you to avoid the crowds and enjoy a peaceful exploration along quiet paths.
The itinerary in Nyingchi concludes upon arrival in Lhasa. If tourists wish to continue traveling in Tibet, they can book additional local tours from our company to destinations such as Shigatse, Mount Everest, and Ali.