Chengdu to Lhasa Overland trip via chamdo

Taking a Chengdu to Lhasa overland trip along the Sichuan Tibet Highway has always been a long-expected overland route to many adventure lovers and it is the most epic journey in Tibet.

The epic overland journey from Sichuan to Tibet covers about 2100km. We will embark our journey from Chengdu, the gateway city to Tibet on the easternmost edge of Tibetan Plateau.

From Chengdu to Lhasa, this 16-day Sichuan to Tibet Lhasa overland trip will take us to explore the breath-taking landscapes of majestic gorges, rugged peaks, massive pastures, turbulent rivers, as well as lush forests and spectacular glaciers, mysteries and exotic Tibetan cultures. We will also experience for overcoming the dramatic topographical change from the low basin to the roof of the world.

Finally, we will reach to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, where we will explore sites of religious and historic significance in the city, including the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, Drak Yerpa hermitage, Sera monastery and Drepung monastery.  In addition, during the tour, we will ensure that you have plenty of time at your own disposal to visit and observe the traditional life of the indigenous Tibetan farmers.  Participate and hear an inspirational Micro-talk session by a renowned local Tibetan expert on themes range from tradition and culture, architecture and festivals, costume and Tibetan signs and symbols etc. Informal meeting with Buddhist abbot to talk about Tibetan Buddhism and also a visit to Handicraft school is arranged to see and learn the extraordinary array of authentic Tibetan traditional and contemporary works of crafts and arts.

Best Time of Visit

The package journey from Chengdu to Lhasa Overland trip via Chamdo can be done anytime from mid-April through to late October; however, the best months are from mid-April through to mid-June and again from mid-September through to October. We can arrange this journey for groups of two to ten people. Price is discounted for groups of 3 or more.
Please contact us for the price for this journey at losal@tibetuniversaltravel.com

Travel Gear:

Upon joining, each participant will be sent a list of required and recommended gear for this journey that they will be responsible for.

Accommodation:

In this tour, you will be staying in a comfortable and pleasant boutique or 3-star Tibetan-owned hotels.

Eligibility:

Participants must be in good health and physically fit to be able to spend each day walking around towns, villages, and monasteries with their own equipment. Though you will be doing a lot of walking each day, no trekking is required. Most of this tour will take place in mountainous terrain between 3600 meters and 5200 meters (11,800 feet to 17,000 feet) above sea level. You will spend 3 nights in Lhasa for altitude acclimatization before going above 3600 meters. Ascent will be slow and gradual to reduce the risks of altitude-related illness. This tour is not recommended for those who have severe asthma or who have had problems with high elevation in the past.