Top 3 self-help Tour Routes in Tibet

With vast territory and abundant resource, Tibet attracts a large number of tourists all around the world every year. To better explore into the history and beauty of Tibet, some tourists would like to make a self-help tour rather than join a group tour. In fact, some of the sparsely populated areas in Tibet are not suitable for self-help tour at all in the consideration of the poor transportation condition and awful natural environment, such as Ngari Plateau. Tibet Tour would like to introduce the top 3 self-help tour routes in Tibet for tourists' reference.

Top 3 Self-help Tour Routes in Tibet – Lhasa-Namtso Lake Route

A series of cultural and historical sites are distributed in/around Lhasa, such as the world famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Monastery, Norbu Lingka, Tibet Museum, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. These scenic spots are not too far away from each other and there is always convenient transportation. In Lhasa City, tourists could choose to take the bus or take a taxi. Generally, it takes 2-3 days to visit the classic cultural sites in Lhasa. Tourists are highly advised to pay a visit to Tibet Museum first so as to get a brief understanding of the Tibetan civilization before visiting the other historical sites. It should be noted that there is restriction on the number of visitors at Potala Palace in the peak season of Tibet tour. It is necessary to book the entrance ticket in advance.

Tourists planning a self-help tour and choose the Lhasa-Namtso Lake Route could have a adaptation in Lhasa City for about 3 days before heading to Lake Namtso, which is about 250 kilometers away from Lhasa City. Some of the tourists making a self-help tour to Namtso Lake would like to take the bus to Damgxung and wait for a vehicle to the lake there. Actually, it is difficult to get a vehicle to Namtso Lake at Damgxung and tourists are highly advised to have car-pooling from Lhasa so as to save more time.

Top 3 Self-help Tour Routes in Tibet – Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt. Everest Base Camp

Shigatse Prefecture with rich natural and cultural tourism resource is very suitable for a self-help tour. The the ancient Palkhor Monastery in Gyangtse County, the miraculous Tashilhunpo Monastery and Sakya Monastery attract a large number of tourists interested in the Tibetan civilization while picturesque Yamdrok Lake on the way to Shigatse and Mt. Everest in Shigatse are of great attraction for tourists especially interested in the natural scenery in Tibet. It should be noted that there is no shuttle bus between Shigatse and the Base Camp, and it is hard to find a vehicle in Xegar or even in Shigatse City. Hence tourists choose the Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt. Everest Base Camp are strongly suggested to rent a vehicle in Lhasa.

Top 3 Self-help Tour Routes in Tibet – Lhasa – Nyingchi Route

Tourists planning a self-help tour in Tibet should note that the shuttle bus between Lhasa and Bayi Town is available. Bayi Town is the center of Nyingchi Prefecture and also an important transportation hub. Tourists here could get vehicles to Ranwu Lake, Baksumtso Lake, Giant Cypress Forest and some other scenic spots. Tourists choose this route could leave Tibet from Nyingchi directly since the direct flight between Nyingchi and Chongqing, Chengdu has been opened.