Highlights of Lhasa Tibet Tour 3 Nights 4 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Lhasa (3,600m)
2 stops
1
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region located at the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
In Lhasa – Sightseeing
5 stops
3
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.
1 day • Admission ticket free
4
Potala Palace
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Jokhang Temple
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Barkhor Street
Barkhor market is the area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
In Lhasa – continue sightseeing
3 stops
8
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.
1 day • Admission ticket free
9
Sera Monastery
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lhasa - Depart
1 stop
11
After breakfast drop at Ganger Airport for your onward flight or Train Station if you going to mainland China.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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