8D7N Winter Trek to Explore Tibet's Glaciers (Start in Nyingchi, End in Lhasa)

Starting from 

$1350/

per person
  • 8 Days / 7 Night
  • Max People : 24 pax
  • Nyingchi-Lhasa

⛄Known as China’s Glacier Homeland, Bomi County boasts glaciers covering one-third of its total area. For this expedition, we’ve curated treks to three extraordinary glaciers—Yarlung, Langqiu, and Zhuxi—each with distinct personalities. Venture deep into their icy cores, touch millennia-old blue ice, explore hidden ice caves, and witness nature’s raw, frozen majesty firsthand.

Itineraries

  • Distance: 225km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lulang Hotel
  • Meal: Dinner

Morning:upon landing at Nyingchi Mainling Airport, you’ll be greeted not by the harshness of the plateau but by the Mild moisture (moist vapor) from the Yarlung Zangbo Gorge. A guide and driver will welcome you.

Afternoon:traverse the rime-covered corridor of Sejila Mountain, and at the 4,728m pass, marvel at the full panorama of Namcha Barwa Peak. Later, arrive at Lulang Town. Enjoy a special Tibetan Stone Pot Chicken Dinner in the evening – the stone pots are carved from natural soapstone in the Yarlung Zangbo Gorge, rich in 16 trace elements. As the steam rises from the Lulang stone pot chicken, the prelude to the glacial journey unfolds.

  • Distance: 160km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Bomi Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:delve into a Zhaxigang Village Gongbu Tibetan Homestay Visit, learn to make butter tea with local families, and experience the daily life of ordinary Tibetans. Visit the Lulang Alpine Pasture, where winter meadows are covered in frost crystals and yak herds move like living ink paintings.

Afternoon:Check into Bomi

  • Distance: 92km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Bomi Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:Wake up to a snowy mountain sunrise in Bomi. After breakfast, depart for the Bodui Zangbo River Valley to photograph the snow-capped peaks of East Nyainqêntanglha. Visit ancient temples at the foot of the mountains, offering a distant view of Zhuxi Glacier – China’s "Most Beautiful Maritime Glacier" at the southeastern tip of the Nyainqêntanglha Mountains. Among Bomi’s famous glaciers, Zhuxi is often overlooked, but its landscape of farmland, streams, forests, villages, and glaciers creates a paradise-like scene. Hike to the glacier’s snout and lateral moraine, getting up close to this maritime glacier and touching the natural beauty formed over hundreds of millions of years.

Afternoon:Continue hiking back along the glacier to the trail end, then return to Bomi by vehicle.

  • Distance: 128km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Ranwu Lake Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:head to Langqiu Glacier, Bomi’s No. 1 rated glacier, originating from the Gangri Garbo Snow Mountain on the south bank of the Palong Tsangpo. Larger in scale than the renowned Midui Glacier, the route from Bomi to Ranwu Lake offers views of multiple peaks in the Gangri Garbo Range. After leaving Bomi County, hike through the valley’s virgin forest to the glacier.

Reach the cross-section of Langqiu Glacier by winding up the mountain opposite the glacier – a fantastical hiking route. The roar of glacial meltwater streams fills the air, while colorful forests and white glaciers reflect in crystal-clear lakes, creating a fairyland scene.

Afternoon:arrive at Ranwu Lake, where the water is so clear that colorful pebbles and swimming fish are visible. The lake’s hues change magically under the soft sunlight and gentle breeze, glowing a deep blue. Spend time photographing and exploring here.

  • Distance: 158km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Bomi Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:visit Laigu Glacier. In winter, when the river freezes, you can touch thousand-year-old blue ice up close. Locals often say, "If you can’t go to Antarctica, go to Laigu Glacier," highlighting its winter charm! The vast glacier group and unique blue ice formed over millennia are Laigu’s main attractions.

The highlight of the afternoon is the Yalong Glacier Hike – the most spectacular glacier in the Laigu group, stretching 12 km from the 6,606m main peak of Gangri Garbo Mountain to 4,000m Gangri Garbo Lake. Its giant "3"-shaped ice tongue makes Yalong one of China’s few glaciers with excellent accessibility and stunning scenery. Today, you’ll not only overlook the glacier from above but also venture into its inner depths, walking on the ice and feeling nature’s wonder.

Afternoon:return to Bomi along National Highway 318.

  • Distance: 235km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Nyingchi Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:visit Ganglang Lake, a 3,000m-altitude lake attracting nature lovers with its pure waters and magnificent scenery.

Afternoon:re-cross the beautiful Sejila Mountain. The Sejila Pass is one of the best viewpoints for Namcha Barwa Peak (7,782m), known as the "Path to Heaven" by Tibetans and a sacred site where gods reside. Often shrouded in clouds, it’s also called the "Shy Maiden Peak." Arrive in Nyingchi in the evening.

  • Distance: 400 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lhasa Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:drive to Lhasa and take a short rest at the hotel.

Afternoon: explore the 1,300-year-old Barkhor Street with a special Barkhor Street Citywalk – a moving spiritual practice where you follow prostrating pilgrims to feel the temperature of the stone slabs.

Enjoy a themed celebration dinner in the evening to toast lasting friendships

  • Distance: 60 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: None
  • Meal: Breakfast

Today, we will arrange airport transfer to conclude our trip. If you wish to join other activities, please note it during registration.

Tour Cost

Hotel Type / Travel Time Oct-07 - Dec-31 Jan-01 - Jan-31 Feb-01 - Feb-28
Gather in Nyingchi. Economic Class (3-StarHotels) 1350 1350 1380
Gather in Lhasa. Economic Class (3-StarHotels) 1605 1605 1635

Included and Excluded

  • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet, and facilitate the application process for Chinese visas for tourists.
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, as well as tickets for sightseeing vehicles within the scenic areas.
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire);
  • All meals listed in the above itinerary;
  • Comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;
  • Comfortable Hotel Accommodations at 3-star standard. Upgrades are available for an additional fee. (Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes;
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
  • The additional services include portable oxygen, on-board medical oxygen, bottled mineral water, etc.

  • China Visa (If you need visa assistance services, feel free to contact us for more details.);
  • International flight to and out of China;
  • Domestic flight to Nyingchi and flight/train out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details.);
  • The ticket fees for tourist attractions not included in the itinerary;
  • Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult the travel consultant for specific pricing details;
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
  • Tips for the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, it is suggested to tip $7 (50 RMB) per day per person to be shared between the driver and the guide;
  • Other expenses caused by force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic control, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays or cancellations, etc.);
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks (please do your best to avoid alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.

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