Three-day route to Mount Everest
3 cities |
8 attraction(s) |
total distance 902
km
TIPS
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Day2
Day3
Day1: Lasa > Shannan > Rikaze
4 attraction(s) ·
350 km
3
Naijingangsa, one of the four major snow mountains in Tibet. Like a beautiful lady dressing quietly, Karola gazes afar among the mountains. It is said that Karola Glacier is the closest glacier to the highway in Tibet, only about 300 meters away. Karola Glacier is located at the border of Langkazi County and Shigatse County, 71 kilometers away from Shigatse County. After leaving Yamdrok Lake, you will come to the terminal moraine of Karola Glacier after crossing the 4,330-meter Semila Pass. The elevation of the front of the glacier tongue is 5,560 meters, and the viewing area of Karola Glacier is about 5,400 meters above sea level, in the area around 5,600 meters north of the mountain pass. Naijingangsa is the main peak of Lhagangri Mountain, north of the Himalayas. According to legend, it is the residence of the four major mountain gods of Tibetan Buddhism, the Western Mountain God Noji Kangwa Sangbu. Naijingangsa is surrounded by more than 10 peaks above 6,000 meters and is one of the four major snow mountains in Tibet.
165
km
4
Tashilhunpo Monastery, also known as Zashilhunpo Monastery, is the largest monastery in the Shigatse area of Tibet. It is located on the eastern slope of Mount Nima, west of Shigatse city. It is the residence of the Panchen Lama after the fourth reincarnation. Together with the "Three Great Monasteries" in Lhasa (Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery), it is known as one of the "Four Great Monasteries" of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. Tashilhunpo Monastery is also one of the six major Gelugpa monasteries, along with Tashilhunpo Monastery in Qinghai and Labrang Monastery in Gansu. It was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council on March 4, 1961. In terms of transportation, walking is convenient within Shigatse city. You can also take a rickshaw for 2-3 RMB per person or negotiate the fare. Taxis charge a flat rate of 10 RMB within the city.
Day2: Rikaze
2 attraction(s) ·
75 km
2
A protected area established to protect the core area of Mount Everest, one of the best locations for viewing and photographing Everest.
Day3: Rikaze > Lasa
2 attraction(s) ·
477 km
1
From Lazi to Baiba, the distance is 84km. To cross the highest mountain on the road, Jiacuo La Mountain, which is 5248m. After leaving the city, there is a 7km uphill climb to reach K5082, the mountain pass. Then there is a downhill and undulating road to reach Baiba, marked as K5133. On the left hand side, there is a tourist management office for Dingri County. Baiba is a small town that has developed through tourism.
477
km
2
The Potala Palace Square is the highest-altitude city square in the world, where many important events in Lhasa are held. Standing on the square and looking up at the Potala Palace, you can better appreciate its majestic and sacred aspect.
