Lhasa Tour

Overview

Lhasa Tour is an exquisite cultural tour to the heart of Tibet. The tour offers you the insight of the rich culture and history of Lhasa. The tour begins by visiting the Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and then ending the first day by strolling around the Barkhor market. Then next day you will visit Potala Palace, a UNESCO world heritage site and the former winter palace of the Dalai Lamas. Here, you can observe the temples, stupas, tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas and ancient Tibetan mandalas which showcase the Tibetan art and culture. This is an ideal tour to experience the spiritual rejuvenation by exploring the rich cultural, spiritual and historical sites of Lhasa.

Trip Facts:

Trip duration: 4 Days

Destination: Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Square & Potala palace

Hotel Accommodation: Twin Sharing

Transportation: Air & Road Transfer

Type of Tour: Easy

Maximum Elevation: 3600m

Preferred age Group: Any

Special Training / Skill: Not Required

Seasonality: Round the Year

Start and End: Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Arrival City	Lhasa
Departure City	Lhasa
Lodging Level	N/A
Trip Grade	Easy
Attractions	Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square & Potala Palace
Activity	Sightseeing & Cultural Tour

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa (3600m) – 1hr (B)

Early in the morning you will fly over the Himalayan ranges to reach the capital of Tibet, Lhasa. At Gonggar Airport, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide who will escort you to your assigned hotel and help you in check in.

 Day 02: Cultural tour in Lhasa (B)

After having a delightful breakfast, you will be briefed about today’s program. You will be driven to the different site that includes Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery is one of the prettiest and most famous monasteries. You will be given insight of Tibetan Buddhism by your experienced guide as you will be escorted though different sites. Then you will visit Jokhang Monastery, located in the heart of old Lhasa. The Monastery is a house to Tibet’s precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha. The monastery gives you a glimpse of the Tibetan Cultural heritage. After that you will wander around the busy Barkhor Market. It is also known as the nerve center of Lhasa. Then you will be escorted back to hotel.

 Day 03: Sightseeing tour in Lhasa

Today, you will be taken to the Majestic Potala Palace. You will be guided through the different chamber of the palace where you will be mesmerized by the rich Tibetan arts. The Palace exhibits the ancient Tibetan murals and beautiful statues. You will also get to observe the Tombs of the eight past Dalai Lamas. Then you will visit Drepung Monastery where you can view the chanting and different religious performance done by nun and monks. After the visit to these peaceful sites you will be bought back to your hotel.

 Day 04: Depart from Lhasa

After having breakfast you will be escorted to the airport for your departure. You will fly back with wonderful memories of the tour.

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