Tibet Tour 6 Days

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration6 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Tibetan city of Lhasa has been able to attract peace-seeking people with the presence of many small and big monasteries and temples. The dry vegetation and the high altitude rocky terrain of Lhasa, has made the place more intriguing. Lhasa Tour is a short journey to several major places of the Tibetan capital, depicting equal historical as well as cultural importance. Lhasa Tour is an opportunity to explore the lifestyle and culture of a place submerged in the serenity of Buddhism.

This short tour of 6 days, takes you to high altitude dry land where the religion, the architecture, and the colorful culture shines very bright.
The tour takes place in some of the prominent places of Tibet, as the winter and summer palaces of successive Dalai Lamas, Potala Palace, and Norbulingka Palace respectively. Museums and streets gather the knowledge of Lhasa people. You can see the largest river in Tibet, Yarlung Tsangpo, along with the Lhasa River.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour permits and local taxes for the region
  • International Flight transfer Kathmandu- Tibet - Kathmandu
  • Group first Aid Kit.
  • Tibet Travel Permit and Visa fees with permit processing
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • A professional guide who will lead your city tour, with entry fees included as per the itinerary.
  • Hotel in a double/twin room sharing
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Personal travel insurance; medical and evacuation insurance.
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, mineral water.

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa
    You will board a scenic flight to Lhasa from Kathmandu. Enjoying the views of Nepal and Tibet Himalayas, you arrive in Gonggar Airport in Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Our local representative will receive you at the airport and will transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa.
  2. Jokhang Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Day 2: Lhasa Tour-Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
    This day, you will be visiting Potala Palace, which is also known as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. This palace is the most recognized and visited landmark in Lhasa. Then, you head to Jokhang Temple, which was founded by the 33rd great King of Tibet, and is home to a large statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Surrounding the temple is Barkhor Street where you can circumambulate Jokhang Temple whilst exploring the old market.
  3. Potala Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 2: Lhasa Tour-Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
    This day, you will be visiting Potala Palace, which is also known as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. This palace is the most recognized and visited landmark in Lhasa. Then, you head to Jokhang Temple, which was founded by the 33rd great King of Tibet, and is home to a large statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Surrounding the temple is Barkhor Street where you can circumambulate Jokhang Temple whilst exploring the old market.
  4. Barkhor Street
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 2: Lhasa Tour-Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
    This day, you will be visiting Potala Palace, which is also known as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. This palace is the most recognized and visited landmark in Lhasa. Then, you head to Jokhang Temple, which was founded by the 33rd great King of Tibet, and is home to a large statue of Buddha Sakyamuni. Surrounding the temple is Barkhor Street where you can circumambulate Jokhang Temple whilst exploring the old market.
  5. Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 3: Lhasa Tour- Norbulingka Palace, Tibet Museum and Sera Monastery
    Today, you will visit Norbulingka Palace, which served as a summer residence for the successive Dalai Lamas. It is also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, you visit Tibet Museum, which has collections of the cultural history of Tibet. From there on, you head on to Sera Monastery where you will be able to view three sand Mandalas and a colorful rock painting of Buddha.
  6. Tibet Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 3: Lhasa Tour- Norbulingka Palace, Tibet Museum and Sera Monastery
    Today, you will visit Norbulingka Palace, which served as a summer residence for the successive Dalai Lamas. It is also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, you visit Tibet Museum, which has collections of the cultural history of Tibet. From there on, you head on to Sera Monastery where you will be able to view three sand Mandalas and a colorful rock painting of Buddha.
  7. Sera Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 3: Lhasa Tour- Norbulingka Palace, Tibet Museum and Sera Monastery
    Today, you will visit Norbulingka Palace, which served as a summer residence for the successive Dalai Lamas. It is also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, you visit Tibet Museum, which has collections of the cultural history of Tibet. From there on, you head on to Sera Monastery where you will be able to view three sand Mandalas and a colorful rock painting of Buddha.
  8. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Day 4: Lhasa Tour- Ganden Monastery and Hike Around
    The day is dedicated to exploring Ganden Monastery and its outskirts. The picturesque Ganden Monastery is one of the great three Gelug university monasteries of Tibet and comprises of 50 halls allocated for different purposes. Ganden Monastery sits on a hill with a shape of reclining elephant and faces east towards the bare and giant Tibetan hills. You will hike around the area before calling it a day.
  9. Pass by
    Day 5: Departure from Lhasa
    After exploring the monasteries depicting Tibetan Buddhism, we head back to Kathmandu. The flight to Kathmandu pleases you with a great view of Lhasa and the Tibetan highlands. Enjoy your free evening in Kathmandu.
  10. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Day 6: Rest/Departure from Kathmandu
    We bid you farewell and then take you to the airport for your further departure to your country.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up you form your Hotel.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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