Winter Tibet: Blue Ice and Laigu Glacier Tour

A winter tour to explore Tibet’s blue ice and the Laigu Glacier offers a unique and spectacular experience, as winter transforms the Tibetan Plateau into a pristine, icy wonderland. Here’s what you can expect during a winter tour of Tibet’s blue ice and the Laigu Glacier: In winter, the blue ice phenomenon becomes even more vivid as the freezing temperatures prevent snow from covering the glacier surfaces, revealing the deep blue hues more dramatically. And Laigu Glacier, one of the most beautiful yet lesser-known glaciers in Tibet, becomes a frozen paradise during the winter months. Located in the Nyenchen Tanglha mountain range, Laigu Glacier is renowned for its grand scale and serene environment, especially in winter.

In conclusion; A winter trip to Tibet’s blue ice and Laigu Glacier is a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience. It combines adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion in one of the most remote regions of the world. If you’re a fan of winter landscapes and are prepared for the cold, this tour will provide memories that last a lifetime.

Highlights of the tour:

Photographic Opportunities: The winter light, crisp air, and the sharp contrast between the blue ice and snow offer unmatched photography opportunities.
Cultural Experience: Many winter tours also include visits to nearby Tibetan villages or monasteries, allowing you to experience Tibetan culture and spirituality in a serene, snowy environment. Winter festivals, such as the Losar (Tibetan New Year), might coincide with your trip, offering a unique cultural experience.
Remote Wilderness: A winter trip to Blue Ice and Laigu Glacier gives you a true sense of adventure, as you explore vast, untouched areas far from any human settlement.
Lhasa Sightseeing: You will have 2 days Lhasa cultural sightseeing tour visiting most of cultural sites including Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Drepung, Sera and Ramoche Temple.
Lakes and River Experience: You will have great exploration and experience of visiting Rawak Tso and Draksum Tso along the way similarly you will have an exploration of Yarlung Tsangpo River too.
Qinghai Tibet Railway Explerience: You will have exploration of The highest train route in the world Qinghai Tibet Railway in winter starting from Lhasa to Chengdu at the end of your tour.