Review Author: Anonymous

Review Date: 24 aug 2026

Review Body: The best part of a trip with Tsebho and/or Gonpo is the vibe of adventuring with these kind, hilarious, scholarly, and profoundly aware guys. Having grown up as nomads and lived and worked across the plateau, they are true teachers and deeply curious and thoughtful. I keep coming back for more because I so deeply enjoy and appreciate getting to spend time with these two brilliant adventurers. Book a trip with them and you will be in the best of hands in a landscape of immense beauty and cultural vitality. Stargazing, hiking over sublime mountain passes, experiencing high grasslands and fields of remarkable flowers, spotting crazy wildlife (last week we saw an Asiatic Golden Cat!), laughing over breakfast coffee by a glacial river beneath snow peaks, visiting nomads in their tents, learning about Buddhist temple wall murals, and exploring a spiritual landscape full of wonder... all such adventures await you with Gonpo and Tsebho.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Cecilia

Review Date: 09 sep 2026

Review Body: I don't think I could have done this road trip any other way. Tsebho took us down the road less travelled, and the views alone made it worth it. Every hour brought a completely different terrain, just from sitting in the car and watching the landscape change. He's also an avid botanist, so he'd stop along the way to point out rare flowers and plants we'd have driven straight past otherwise. And instead of the usual tourist stops, he brought us to food spots that were genuinely local, places run by his friends, or people he's gotten to know over years of doing this route. My favourite part of the whole trip was Niru Village. It's tucked away in a smaller, lesser-known area, and we were the only tourists there , the hike in was beautiful specifically because it felt untouched. That night we had chicken bone broth hotpot and homemade rice wine with Xiao Ma and his wife, sitting under the stars after. Genuinely a core memory.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jane

Review Date: 24 aug 2026

Review Body: I recently booked a trip with Tsebho in September 2024, and it was an unforgettable adventure. The itinerary combined a pilgrimage to sacred monasteries, camping under a sky full of stars, scenic drives through the breathtaking mountains of Khamand through the rolling grasslands of Amdo. The experience was exhilarating from start to finish.I am already looking forward to planning another trip with them. The team was professional, the itinerary was well-planned,and the scenery was simply breathtaking.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Eshton

Review Date: 27 aug 2026

Review Body: The scenery on this trip is truly something that I will remember as a highlight for the rest of my life! Tsebho is a great guide, who was really fun to be on the trip with! Apart from the epic roads and views of the mountains and lakes, and the fun stops in small towns, visiting some of the monasteries was truly interesting and an epic way to learn about the way of life in Shangri-la!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Visit Songzanlin Monastery, Tibetan lunch and Shangri La Old Town

Itinerary Description: Arrive in Shangri-La and ease into the altitude with a day of cultural exploration. In the morning, visit the iconic Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan, set against rolling hills and mountain views. After exploring the monastery grounds, enjoy lunch at a traditional Tibetan family house nearby, giving you your first taste of local home-style cooking. In the afternoon, head into Shangri-La Old Town to wander its cobbled streets, wooden houses, and prayer wheels, where Tibetan culture blends with everyday town life.

Itinerary Day 2

Itinerary Summary: Mountain drive, Nizu Waterfalls and Village, local homestay

Itinerary Description: After breakfast, set off on a scenic mountain drive deeper into the countryside, passing valleys, rivers, and Tibetan villages along the way. Arrive in Nizu Village for a simple local lunch before beginning your hike to the Nizu Waterfalls, a rewarding 4-hour walk through forested trails, open fields, and quiet rural paths. In the evening, settle into a family-run guesthouse in the village, where dinner is served at home-style pace and you spend the night surrounded by mountain stillness.

Itinerary Day 3

Itinerary Summary: Sacred cave, Potala lunch and Napa Lake birdwatching

Itinerary Description: Start the day with a relaxed return drive back to Shangri-La. En route, visit a sacred cave site tucked into the mountains, an important local spiritual place. After arriving back in town, enjoy lunch at a local spot in the Potala area. In the afternoon, head out to Napa Lake, a wide seasonal wetland known for birdwatching, open grasslands, and nearby Tibetan villages. Optional horse riding is available here for those who want to explore further on the plains. Return to Shangri-La town in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Itinerary Day 4

Itinerary Summary: Monastery Visit, Village Lunch and Meili Snow Mountain Views

Itinerary Description: Travel south towards Dechen, with stops along the way that bring together culture and sweeping mountain scenery. Visit Dhondup Ling Monastery, then continue to Susing Village for lunch with views of Paima Mountain and the distant Kawa Karpo (Meili Snow Mountain range). The journey continues with glimpses of high mountain landscapes and river valleys before arriving in Feilaisi in the evening. Dinner is served with views of the Meili mountain area, setting the tone for the next day’s sunrise experience.

Itinerary Day 5

Itinerary Summary: Sunrise at Wunong Ding, Mekong Valley Drive and Cizhong Church

Itinerary Description: An early start takes you to Wunong Ding for sunrise viewing, where, weather permitting, you can witness the famous alpenglow over Meili Snow Mountain. After breakfast, continue your journey along the Mekong River, passing dramatic cliffs and forested valleys. Stop at Cizhong Village to visit the historic Catholic Church, a unique blend of Tibetan and European heritage, and enjoy lunch in the village. In the late afternoon, continue onward to Tacheng for an overnight stay.

Itinerary Day 6

Itinerary Summary: Spot Snub-nosed Monkey , pilgrimage cave trek & Amdo-style farewell dinner

Itinerary Description: Begin the final day with a visit to the Snub-nosed Monkey Park, home to one of the rarest primates in the world. After lunch in Tacheng, head out for a 1–1.5 hour hike along an ancient pilgrimage trail leading to a hilltop cave temple, passing mani stones, prayer flags, and sacred markings along the way. In the late afternoon, return to Shangri-La. Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring Northern Amdo-style cuisine before concluding the trip.