Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Lhasa is the ancient city and holy abode of Dalai Lamas. The city is filled up with many historical, religious and cultural landmarks. Tour to Lhasa offers visits these cultural sites with your guide several of them being UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Potala Palace, Norbulinka and Jokhang temple. Thousand of pilgrims with religious purpose including travelers from around the world visits Lhasa. Sightseeing in Lhasa will take you to several cultural sites like Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Jokhang temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (have a close look of the boisterous monk debate at these monasteries), Barkhor market. Lhasa tour is a fly-in/fly-out program that commences from Kathmandu, Nepal. 03 Nights 04 Days Lhasa Tour is the best way to discover Tibetan culture and heritage sites and witnessing the daily lives of the people living at the world’s highest location.
What's included
English speaking Tibetan guide.
Accommodation on twin sharing room basis.
Breakfast
Daily breakfast.
Necessary Tibet travel permit.
Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary.
Private transportation by jeep/ van/ or coaster bus as per the group size.
All applicable taxes and service charge.
Lunch and dinner
Flights in/out of Lhasa.
Insurance of any kind.
Any additional cost in case of natural calamities and unforeseen circumstance.
Personal expenses such as a drink, tips & etc.
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive Lhasa (3,600m)
Lhasa
12h
Fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, our representative will receive you and drive to Lhasa. En-route, enjoy the spectacular highland view along with the Yarlong Tsangpo river (the longest river in Tibet and the river located at the highest point on earth with an average elevation of 4,000m) The river is originated from the melt of Jiemayangzong Glacier of the northern Himalayan range. Today is a rest day at Lhasa for acclimatization.
Lhasa
12h
Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region located at the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas.
Day 2: In Lhasa – Sightseeing
Lhasa
1 day
Today is Lhasa sightseeing tour with visits to the Potala Palace - the winter palace of Dalai Lama. The palace is located on the red hill which provides a great view of Lhasa City. Bustling religious worshippers can constantly seen at the palace. the most valuable collection of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation cave of 33rd great king of Tibet.
Later on, visit the famed Jokhang Temple devout Tibetans can be spotted praying. There’s the glistering statue of Sakyamuni which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism’s rarity. Then take a walk around the ancient Barkhor Street observing age-old art and architecture. Also visit Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas. Besides you can also taste the local dishes and tea with locals in tea shops at the market.
Potala Palace
1h · Admission ticket included
The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in Lhasa and the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959. Currently, it has been a museum and a World Heritage Site since 1994.
Jokhang Temple
45m · Admission ticket included
The Jokhang Temple is a Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa. Tibetans consider this temple as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.
Barkhor Street
45m
Barkhor market is the area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
45m
Norbulingka built from 1755 and served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s up until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959.
Day 3: In Lhasa – continue sightseeing
Lhasa
1 day
After breakfast, visit the two important monasteries in Lhasa. Drepung Monastery founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge and one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet. Jamyang Choge is one of the main Tsongkhapa’s disciples. Also, visit the biggest monastery Kitchen inside the monastery and explore the Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung. Later on head out to Sera Monastery another one of the great three Gelung monasteries in Tibet. One can witness the Monks debate at around 3 – 5 pm.
Sera Monastery
2h · Admission ticket included
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, It is located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang temple.
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
2h · Admission ticket included
Drepung Monastery located at the foot of Mount Gephel, is one of the "great three" Gelug university gompas of Tibet. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery. Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, five kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa - Depart
Lhasa
Pass by
After breakfast drop at Ganger Airport for your onward flight or Train Station if you going to mainland China.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup is available from Lhasa Gonggar Airport or any hotel in Lhasa.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
