2-Day Gyantse and Shigatse Tour from Lhasa

Lhasa Trip Overview

Visit two of the three biggest cities in Tibet, Gyantse and Shigatse, over the course of 2 days. While accompanied by a professional guide and your small-group of no more than 12, you will discover the history behind these great cities. See Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and the Pelkor Monastery as you take pictures that’ll hold your memories of this unique excursion.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 days
Starts: Lhasa, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Lhasa, Tibet, China

Visit two of the three biggest cities in Tibet, Gyantse and Shigatse, over the course of 2 days. While accompanied by a professional guide and your small-group of no more than 12, you will discover the history behind these great cities. See Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and the Pelkor Monastery as you take pictures that’ll hold your memories of this unique excursion.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse(3900m) via Gyantse (B)

Stop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass; Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet’s third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pelkor Chode Monastery, China, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, Ri Ka Ze Shi, Jiang Zi Xian, Unnamed Road 邮政编码: 857400
In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shigatse 3 stars hotel

Day 2: Shigatse to Lhasa (B)

Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
You will start your day by heading to the Tashilunpo Monastery, which is the seat of Tibet’s second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama. Afterwards, you will be driven 175 miles (280km) back to Lhasa by following Yalong Valley through Friendship Highway. It takes about 6 hours.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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