【オフロードアリ】ラサ-羊湖-珠峰-神山聖湖-アリ南線10日間9泊プレミアム貸切ツアー

Take a flight or train to the holy city of Lhasa. The driver will meet you outside the airport or train station and present you with the purest white khata of the plateau to welcome your arrival, then transfer you to the pre-booked hotel for check-in and rest. Warm Tips 1. When you first arrive in Lhasa, slow down all movements, keep a relaxed mindset, and do not get overly excited. A good mindset is the best way to prevent and overcome altitude sickness. 2. When you first arrive in Lhasa, do not rush to go out sightseeing. It is best to rest at the hotel on the first day. Try not to shower or wash your hair on the first night, and let your body slowly adapt to the high-altitude environment. 3. Tibet's climate is relatively dry, so drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits. Do a good job of moisturizing your skin before going to sleep.

After breakfast, you will depart from Zedang for Shigatse in the rear Tibet region. On the way, you will cross the Gambala Pass at an altitude of 5,030 meters, which is also the best place to overlook Yamdrok Lake. The azure sky and lake water reflect each other, and the pure lake water shows different shades of blue under the sunlight, a breathtaking sight. Afterward, you will visit the world's highest freshwater lake—Yamdrok Lake. Yamdrok Lake, abbreviated as Yamdrok, means "Swan Lake" in Tibetan. At an altitude of 4,441 meters, it is one of the three great sacred lakes of Tibet, and its beauty is unmatched in southern Tibet. The clear lake water, towering snow-capped mountains, and washed-blue sky merge into one, and the picturesque scenery is unforgettable. After visiting Yamdrok Lake, you will travel by vehicle through Nagarze to visit Karola Glacier at over 5,000 meters above sea level. Karola Glacier is located beside the road, like a giant thangka hanging on the mountain wall, crystal clear and pure white, so close it seems you could touch it. Afterward, you will continue toward Shigatse. On the way, you will pass Noijin Kangsang Snow Mountain and Manla Reservoir. Noijin Kangsang Snow Mountain is surrounded by clouds and mist year-round, with snow particles drifting down, accumulating and compacting throughout the year to form ice layers 20–100 meters thick. Under the influence of its own gravity, the ice layers move slowly and have developed into multiple glaciers. Manla Reservoir is similar to Yamdrok Lake, a stretch of emerald water embedded among the mountains. Although it is a man-made reservoir, the turquoise water set against the distant mountains makes it look especially beautiful. Then arrive in Shigatse for overnight stay.

After breakfast, head to Sakya Monastery for a visit. [Sakya Monastery] is the main monastery of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism and is divided into two monasteries, the Northern and Southern. The Northern Monastery was once destroyed, so today the visit focuses mainly on the Southern Monastery. Not only are the buildings magnificent and exquisite, the monastery also houses a large collection of precious cultural relics, among which the Gonpo Guru, Langyel Chodan, the Manjushri statue, and the Yukham Tara statue are especially rare and well worth seeing. After visiting Sakya Monastery, head toward Saga. Along the way you will pass a plateau lake, Langtso. Although [Langtso] is small, the scenery is very beautiful. The distant and nearby waters display two colors, blue and green, like a natural palette, very magical. If time permits, you can stop briefly to enjoy this unforgettable scenery. In the evening, stay at a hotel in Saga.

This morning, head west along a smooth asphalt road, passing through Zhongba County and a charming Tibetan-style town, Paryang Town. Then continue west over the 5,200-meter Mayum La Pass to reach a fascinating plateau lake, Gongzhu Co. [Gongzhu Co] is the first lake encountered upon entering the Ngari region, with superb scenery and deep blue water. As you drive around the lake, if you are lucky, you may also encounter some lovely little plateau spirits such as Tibetan antelopes, kiangs, and black-necked cranes. After passing Gongzhu Co, you will see the towering and beautiful Mount Naimona'nyi in the distance, and then arrive at Manasarovar, one of the three great sacred lakes of Tibet. [Manasarovar] is known as the "Mother of the World's Rivers" and, together with Mount Kailash, is called the "Sacred Mountain and Holy Lake." The clear water of Manasarovar reflects the blue sky, vast and serene. The lakeshore is further embraced by the Naimona'nyi snow mountain, making the lake and mountain scenery extraordinarily beautiful. Separated from the sacred lake by a single embankment is the barren Rakshastal, known as the Ghost Lake. It is said that the bottoms of Manasarovar and Rakshastal are connected, with one being a freshwater sacred lake and the other a saltwater ghost lake, making the two a remarkable wonder together. In the evening, head to Tarchen for hotel check-in.

In the morning, set off from Tarchen to visit the sacred Mount Kailash. 【Mount Kailash】is called "Shiva's Paradise" in Sanskrit, and its Tibetan name means "Mountain of the Gods." Shaped like a pyramid with perfectly symmetrical sides, Mount Kailash is a world-renowned sacred mountain and is recognized by Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, the indigenous Tibetan religion Bon, and ancient Jainism as the center of the world. The mystery of this sacred mountain lies in the fact that its sun-facing side, for unknown reasons, remains covered in snow year-round, blanketed in white; while the back side of the mountain has no snow for most of the year—even when covered by white snow, it melts as soon as the sun comes out, exactly the opposite of the usual laws of nature. Afterward, you will head to visit the Zhada Earth Forest. 【Zhada Earth Forest】was formed over tens of millions of years of geological changes from an ancient large lake basin and riverbed. Within an area of nearly several hundred square kilometers, the earth forest is filled with jagged "trees" of varying shapes, and there are also early human cave dwelling sites here. After visiting the Zhada Earth Forest, you will go to visit the mysterious Guge Kingdom. 【Guge Kingdom Ruins】is an ancient city on the plateau. The entire site consists of over 300 houses and caves, 3 stupas (over 10 meters tall), 4 temples, 2 halls, and 2 underground tunnels, divided into upper, middle, and lower levels, which were respectively the royal palace, temples, and residences of common people. An outer city wall was built, with watchtowers at the four corners. The Guge Kingdom, which once had a splendid civilization lasting seven hundred years, and its disappearance remains a mystery to this day.

In the morning, first visit Tholing Monastery, an ancient temple with a history of more than 900 years. Tholing Monastery blends Indian Kashmiri, Ladakhi, and Nepalese styles in both architecture and Buddhist statues, and is a culmination of architectural and Buddhist statue styles from various places. The Indian monk Atisha once lectured and wrote here, spreading the Dharma. Since then, many eminent monks have left their footprints here one after another. Afterward, leave Zhada and head toward Purang. On the way, you will again pass the Ghost Lake, Rakshastal, bid farewell to the sacred mountain Mount Kailash, and arrive in Purang County for overnight stay. In the evening, if the weather is good, you may also have the chance to see the beautiful distant Himalayan snow mountains appearing even more sacred and beautiful under the afterglow of the setting sun.

This morning you can get up early to see the sunrise over the snow mountains near Purang, then, facing the morning sun and accompanied by the beautiful scenery along the way, return to Saga by the same route. Along the way you will pass a huge dune, the Zhongba Dunes. [Zhongba Dunes] are also called the Colorful Desert, named because the sand sparkles with colorful hues under the sunlight. If the weather is clear, it is even easier to shoot stunning desert photos. Arrive in Saga in the evening and check in.

This morning you will set off from Saga to visit the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Along the way, you will pass a beautiful plateau lake, Peiku Co. [Peiku Co] is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with deep blue water. When the weather is good, the blue sky, white clouds, and towering snow mountains are reflected in the lake, like a huge gourd-shaped treasure mirror. If you are lucky, you may also encounter small animals such as kiangs coming to forage and drink. After a brief stop, you will continue toward Mount Everest, accompanied all the way by magnificent plateau scenery such as snow mountains, grasslands, and wildlife. Then enter the Mount Everest Scenic Area, crossing the 5,210-meter [Gawu La Pass], where you can see the spectacular sight of four snow mountains over 8,000 meters arranged in a row. From left to right, these four snow mountains are: Makalu (8,463 m); Lhotse (8,516 m); Mount Everest (8,848 m); and Cho Oyu (8,201 m). Afterward, you will continue to Everest Base Camp. [Everest Base Camp] is one of the best places to view and photograph Mount Everest. At dusk, as night gradually shrouds the mountains, only the summit of Mount Everest shines in the sunset like the golden crown of a goddess in the sky, allowing you to enjoy the glory of standing at the top of the world. In addition, at Everest Base Camp there is the world's highest tent post office, where you can send a postcard or a letter to family and friends, which is especially meaningful. Then leave at an appropriate time to stay at a guesthouse in Basong Village below Everest Base Camp.

After breakfast, return to Shigatse along the same route and visit 【Tashilhunpo Monastery】, the residence monastery of successive Panchen Lamas. Built in 1447, it is one of the six great monasteries of the Yellow Sect. It also enshrines the world's largest indoor bronze seated Buddha statue, the Maitreya Buddha, which was built in 1914 under the supervision of the 9th Panchen Lama Chökyi Nyima. The monastery also houses precious Buddhist scriptures written in gold powder, such as the Kangyur and Tengyur. With your guide's commentary, you can learn about this famous monastery in Tsang.

After breakfast, return to the holy city of Lhasa, and this unforgettable Tibet trip comes to an end. We will arrange a driver to take you to Lhasa Railway Station or the airport.