Private 5 days Snow land Sacred Chants

Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa，Airport/Hotel pick up, drive to Lhasa

1. Lhasa
   5h
   Greetings from Lhasa, Tibet! Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcomeyouattheairport, presenting you with a traditional whitehada. Aftera one-hour drive (70 kilometers) on the highway, thedriver will accompany you to a comfortable hotel indowntown Lhasa. As you enter Tibet, the guide will provide important tips for high-altitude travel. Onceyoucheck in, take this opportunity to rest and acclimatizetothe altitude of 3,650 meters, ensuring a healthy and enjoy able start to your journey in the mountains

Day 2: Visit Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery

1. Sera Monastery
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Sera Monastery is renowned for its monk debates, capturing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks use
   exaggerated body language to engage in lively
   discussions about philosophical concepts, showcasing
   their knowledge. Drepung Monastery, once home to over
   10,000 monks, is the largest in Tibet, with impressive
   white buildings on the mountainside. Here, you will gain a
   comprehensive understanding of Tibetan Buddhist
   philosophy, statues, and monastic life.
2. Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Today, you will explore two distinctive temples in Lhasa:
   Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. You'll visit the
   temple halls, monastic colleges, and the monks' kitchen, and witness their unique debate style of learning
   Buddhist teachings.

Day 3: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple

1. Potala Palace
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Today, let's delve into Lhasa's enchanting Tibetantreasures: the Potala Palace—once the residenceof theDalai Lamas and recognized as the highest palaceintheworld—and the wonders of Jokhang Temple andBarkhorStreet, both designated as UNESCO World HeritageSites.The Potala Palace, standing majestically onRedHill inthecenter of Lhasa, was the religious and political hubofTibet. Climb 365 steps to enter the main structure, theRedPalace, where you'll visit the former Dalai Lamas' politicalassembly hall, chapels, and stupa rooms, featuringexquisite murals and beautiful statues, representingthewealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
2. Jokhang Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Jokhang Temple, home to a 12-year-old statueof BuddhaShakyamuni, is revered as the most sacredplaceinTibetand a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devoutpilgrims come from afar to pay their respects.
3. Barkhor Street
   2h
   Surrounding Jokhang Temple is Barkhor Street, where worshipers circumambulate in prayer. You can join them to experience the soul of the city. The guide will also take you to a local teahouse to enjoy the social cultureof theTibetan people.

Day 4: Meditation Caves

1. Yerpa Temple
   3h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning, you will drive 30 kilometers to Zhaibawa
   Temple, a sacred site once frequented by Padmasambhava, Tsongkhapa, and King Songtsen
   Gampo. As you open the doors to the temple's highest
   hall, you will gaze over the entire valley and distant
   snow-capped mountains, as if entering a portal to
   paradise, feeling the vastness and inclusiveness of
   Buddhism. After your visit, you can choose a meditation
   cave to sit quietly and enjoy the rare tranquility of life. This moment allows you to connect with ancient sages
   through breath and contemplation—this is the essence of
   today's spiritual journey.
2. Ganden Monastery
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, you'll head to Ganden Monastery, the
   birthplace of the Gelug school founded by Tsongkhapa
   and the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Tibet. The
   temple complex covers the mountaintop and is truly
   grand. After exploring the monastery, join pilgrims on a
   circumambulation of the temple, which takes about 40
   minutes. A simple meal will be prepared for you during the
   meditation session. Afterward, you will return to Lhasa.

Day 5: Depart from Lhasa，to airport/Train station

1. Lhasa
   5h
   Your journey in Tibet officially comes to an end today. Our staff will accompany you to the airport or train station. Thank you once again for choosing to spend this
   wonderful time in Tibet with us. Wishing you safe travels!

Pickup details

Our services include shuttle transfers between Lhasa Airport or train station to downtown in Lhasa. Uponyour arrival,our airport service coordinator will arrange for your transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel inthecity. Similarly, when you depart from Lhasa, your airport drop-off service will be pre-arranged. As the arrival times of tourists vary, we have specified several time slots for your service. When bookingyour flight,please try to choose a flight that arrives in Lhasa around the scheduled shuttle service times to avoid extended waiting times at the airport. if the number of arriving tourists is less than 3 at the same time, we may use public transport to take you from the airport to the city.Airport to Lhasa covers a distance of 70 kilometers and takes approximately 60 minutes. Arrival in Lhasa by train, we will pick you up according to your arrival time with no waiting required. For arrivals at non-scheduled times, additional charges may apply for the airport shuttle service. Requireif you need

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels