We traveled to China with China Connection Tours in 2007 and it is really a lifetime experience as we took the new train to Tibet for our Tibet tours. So this evening I will recount our visit to Xining and the train to Lhasa.
The trip and arrival in Xining went exactly as planned and we were met by Nancy, an exceptional guide. When she discussed what there would be to do for the afternoon we would have after lunch, she was pleased that we knew that there was an extensive street market in town that was certainly well worth our time and visit.
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Lhakpa Ri, towering over Tibet mountain range at an elevation of 7,045 meters, divides the upper East Rongbuk glacier and upper Kharta glacier. It lies in proximity to mighty Mt Everest boasting mesmerizing sights of Nyonno Ri range in eastern Tibet, the north faces of Chomolonzo, Makalu and Pethangtse, Shartse, Kangshung (east) face of Everest, east face of Lhotse, the north east ridge of Everest, the North Col, Changtse, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma as stunning backdrops.
With an unlimited options to embark on Lhakpa Ri mountaineering expedition in the off the beaten track style, you kickstart your expertly guided journey with a leisurely stay in Lhasa. Indulging and savoring the sheer pleasure of sightseeing legendary Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, colorful Barkhor Markets, Drepung Monastery etc, you experience the best of Lhasa. Highly professional, trained and experienced Tibetan guide companies you during the entire trip. The journey continues further with an adventure-packed leisurely 4WD drive via Lhasa- Shigatse- Xegar-Rongbuk along Friendship. En route, you encounter monasteries, several 5000+ meter high mountain passes, nomadic settlements, pristine hamlets and nomadic herdsmen. Throughout this tour, unbeatable sights of mountain giants like mighty Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Shisapangma and many other numerous peaks surround you. Exploring the topographical features of the Tibet side of Mount Everest along Rongbuk Glacier ascending towards Base camp, Camp I, Camp II and finally camp III at 6340 meter, you attain maximum physical fitness and acclimatization for climbing Lhakpa Ri peak.
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To me Tibet was that elusive destination I always wanted to go but never knew how to get there, or if it was at all possible. Rumors and truths spurt from various sources about the difficulties of getting there, the hardships of the Tibetan people, and the care one must take when travelling there as a tourist. I was put off but never deterred from plans to travel this forbidden land, and I will never regret the path I chose to travel this stunning, foreboding and surreal country.
Is it difficult to get there? No actually it is not. Most people think the best way to go about it, is to fly into Lhasa, and go from there. I found a better way was to go overland from Nepal, Kathmandu over the friendship bridge and through places such as Nyalam, Tingri, Skekar, Lhatse or Quxar, Shigatse, Gyantse, Nagartse to Lhasa, over a very small but breathtaking region of the Chinese labeled “Autonomous Region” of Tibet. Of course things change all the time, so make sure you fully update yourself on travel to Tibet, permits, travel ability and general stability of the country politically is never something one should presume. A good travel company should be up to date with the goings on, and also offer some alternative if things change on your planned journey.
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