Today you will me meet with our representatives at the hotel per the schedule time and then visit the Sungtsenling Monastery, which was founded in 1681 under the advice of the Fifth Dalai lama Lobsang Gyatso, this Gelugpa sect monastic collage is once the largest complex in the region, consisting of a main assembly hall and eight residential collages (Khangsten), as same as other monasteries, it was wracked during the cultural revolution. Later it was partially renovated in 1958 currently they are about 600 monks carrying their ritual activities. Then in the afternoon you have free time to explore around the Gyalthang town and prepare for the overland tour to Lhasa. At your free time, you can visit the old Town of Shangri-La and the lively night of old town for leisure walk.

Today we drive along the Jinsha Jiang River or Yangtze river, the road twisting within the fertile valley and stop at Feilaisi, which is the view point of Mt. Karwa karpo, it is the highest peak in Yunnan with altitude 6740m, the breathtaking view of the pinnacle peak is one of the holy mountain for Tibet Buddhism and every year hundreds of Buddhism pilgrims circumambulating around it. Then it is only about 10km to the day’s destination Dechen, from there you can also view the holy Mt. Karwa Karpo too.

Today we will cross some high passes like Dungala pass(5008m), the highway passing over the ridges offers spectacular views of Mt. Dungri Karpo(6090m) to the south, then quickly cross the Joba la pass (3908m), the zigzag road down through the barren sandstone vista to Druk bridge that spans the Mekong river. Finally a gradual ascent on the east bank leads across Laoshan passs(4060m) into the alpine meadows of Markham, there we will meet the southern Sichuan-Tibet highway.

Attractions; Typical Tibetan villages, stunning views of mountains and Mekong River
Today we will cross over the highest point of the whole journey, the Dongdo-la with altitude of 5108m, then we follow the road along Yachu river which is a tributary of the Salween river and meet spurroad to Chamdo at Pamda, from there the unpaved road cross over the Nujiang mountain(4658m), the dusty road climbing down into the valley with 72 bends could be the worst part of the road, then the road pass through numbers of villages along the stream lead to the small town of Basho which is located right on the road side, it is best place to spend the night in the region.

Attractions; Green valleys and snow mountains, Ranwu Lake       
Today we drive to Pomi via Ranwu lake, the gradual descending in the altitude bring climate changes from dry to moist, forest get thicker along the road, once we get at Ranwu, we stop for a while to view the stunning Ranwu lake that gives you beautiful shots with reflections of the snow mountains in the lake, then for few kilometers along the lake and drive further to Pomi.

Attractions; Alpine forest valley of Lulang, Mt.Namcha Barwa (7787m), Mt, Gyala Palri (7151m).
Today the paved road goes through the beautiful green valleys, but snow mountains appearing far behind the forested mountains and colorful wild blossoms are known as Tibetan Switzerland, the road trace upstream of the Parlung river and Rongchu river, we will cross over the photogenic suspension bridge over the Yigong Tsangpo and then further up to Rongchu valley, the virgin forests and subtropical climate of the area is unique on the Tibetan plateau, then a short drive get us to the gorgeous alpine valley with abundant rhododendron and cypress forest is known as Lulang forest sea and then ascent through a series of switchbacks from picturesque Rongchu valley to the Serkym la pass(4582m), we will stop at the Serkym la scenic spot that give you a perfect view of thorough Rongchu valley and Mt. Namcha Barwa(7787m) and Mt.Gyala Palri(7151m) in the background, then it is only about 60km to Nyintri town.

Attractions; Alpine Basum Lake, green valleys and typical villages, glimpse of giant Potala Palace
Today we will drive along the Nyanchu river upstream, within the alpine valley we will pass by numbers of villages, en route we will drive to Basum lake which is about 50km turn-off from the main road, apart from the sheer beauty of the lake it is connected with semi-mythical king of the Kham-King Gesar and Indian abbot Guru Rinpoche, there are also several folk stories about the surrounding snow capped peaks, walk across the board floating bridge to visit the historical Nyinmapa monastery amid the island. Afternoon we will trace back to the main road and continues drive toward west, cross over the Mila pass(5000m) and it will gain several hundred meters in altitude, gradually you will feel the dry plateau climate and the bare mountains are the real feature of the central and western Tibet. Further drive along the Lhasa river, you will be impress by glimpse of Potala Palace from the distant that perching up from the rest of the city. Overnight in Lhasa

Today is the your first day on the high plateau and some of you may have little head ach which is very common for travelers by the high altitude, so drinking enough water and mild activity on the first few days is recommendable. In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple in the centre of the Old Lhasa city. Jokhang temple is one of the most scared temple in all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since from early days. After that you have time to walk around the Bakhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as crowded central market of Lhasa, during the old days it is the most famous local market but now it is changed to tourist gift shopping centre. The amazing day will ended with a visit to the Sera Monastery, it is built in the fifteenth century by the Jamchen choji Sakya Yeshi who is disciple of Tsongka pa, few different monastic colleges in Sera is home to several hundred monks from different part of Tibet, the famous Buddhist philosophical debates among the monks are happening everyday in the afternoon except Sunday. Continues acclimatize and alleviate jet lag rest of the day. Overnight in Lhasa

Today we will visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33^rd King Songtsen Gangpo in 7^th century and later in 17^th century rebuilt by 5^th Dalai Lama, since then it was home to the Dalai Lama and his government. Walking though the long steps are quite challenging but it is worthwhile to leave your foot steps in the spiritual palace of God of compassion which listed in the world heritage in 1994. And in the afternoon, we will visit the Drepung monastery, once the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks, it was resident of the Dalai Lama prior to Potala Palace, but several destructions were taken place in different time but still you have lots of things to see by walking through numbers of narrow and twisted lane through the monks apartments is thrilling. Continues acclimatize and alleviate jet lag rest of the day. Overnight in Lhasa

Today our guide and driver will send you to the airport or train station and it is time to say your good bye and depart to your next destination. End the trip officially.