Songtsam, an award-winning luxury collection of hotels and tours located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China, recently opened Songtsam Glamping Palpa. Songtsam’s first Glamping property located in Tibet in the Palpa Village (approx. 10,498 ft above sea level) on the Niyang River between Nyingchi and Lhasa, provides a more close-to-nature way of enjoying the natural beauty of Tibet. Songtsam Glamping Palpa, with 36 luxury tents, includes a reception tent, 4 dining tents and a public recreation tent.
Location: Songtsam Glamping Palpa
Songtsam Glamping Palpa enjoys an enchanting location, the Palpa Valley area among the green mountains surrounded by virgin forests of lush spruce, fir and alpine oak. Guests can see the clear Baironggou River as it flows past the camp, while the forests, meadows and highland barley fields together create a picture of peace and beauty in the Tibetan countryside. During the day, observe as the yaks spend time in the pasture and venture into the hidden forest.
There are currently 37 family households living in the Palpa Village, located close to the Songtsam Glamping site. The camp adheres to Songtsam’s principles of sustainability and eco-friendly tourism. While minimizing the pressure on the local ecological environment, Songtsam is still able to have its guests learn about the local farming and animal husbandry that has been the way of life for generations. About a 10-minute walk from Palpa, lays the flat valley pasture, dotted with hawthorn, peach and fir trees, where local Palpa people go to venture and work.
Accommodations: Songtsam Glamping Palpa
Each of the 30 luxury tents (approx. 355 sq. feet) include bedside tables, two single sofas, coffee tables, side cabinets, luggage stools and outdoor patio furniture including a table and two chairs. There are two environment-friendly toilet tents located on each side of the tent area. In addition, each tent is equipped with items such as hairdryer, kettle and stereo for guests to ensure a comfortable stay. Each tent has a private exterior deck with a platform area of approx. 538 sq. ft.. Free tea and snacks are provided at the entrance of the Glamping site.
Dining Tents
Songtsam Glamping Palpa has a total of 4 catering tents, located on the south side of the entrance area. These include 3 restaurant tents and 1 bar tent. The indoor area of each tent is approx. 1,076 sq.ft.. There are 54 indoor seats, 40 outdoor seats and 10 smoking seats outside the restaurant tent. The dishes served by the restaurant are all freshly prepared by the kitchen staff. The Songtsam Palpa kitchen is able to accommodate special dietary requests if noted ahead of time upon booking.
Leisure and Experience Tents
Songtsam Glamping Palpa has a guest leisure tent, located on the east side of the welcome area, with a space of approx. 1,076 sq.ft. Each tent includes tables and chairs and a table serving tea and snacks. The camp can organize barbecue activities if requested, and regularly organizes colorful camp activities such as bonfire parties.
Time and Distance
Songtsam Glamping Palpa is (approx. 70 mi. from Nyingchi Airport, about 1 hour and 16 minutes by car; approx. 105 mi.) from Songtsam Lodge Namcha Barwa, about 2 hours and 45 minutes by car.
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