6-Day Private Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Lhasa (3,650m) arrival
1 stop
1
Lhasa airport or train station pick-up and then transfer to the hotel in the downtown area. The rest of the day will be on your own to acclimate the high altitude.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Lhasa city sightseeing - Walking Tour
3 stops
2
Potala Palace
Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet, it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. It's the focal points of pilgrims from the entire Tibetan world.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Jokhang Temple
Jokhang temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet which was built in the 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Barkhor Street
The 1,300-year-old circumambulation around the Jokhang Temple called Barkhor street, it is a good place to purchase souvenirs.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Lhasa outskirt exploring - Travel by Taxi if less than 6 People
2 stops
5
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala Palace, it was once the world's largest monastery in the history with 7,700 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Sera Monastery
Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see, monks' debate is not available on Sundays.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Lhasa - Shigatse (3,890m), 7 hours' drive/ 360km
3 stops
7
Morning drive up to Kampala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. The turquoise-coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Later, descend to the lakeside for a closer view of the lake.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Continue driving to see the amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass. Then stop at Simila pass to see the Manla reservoir. Then proceed to Gyantse.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Your last site today is the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet, before reaching Shigatse via the Friendship southern Hwy.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Shigatse - Lhasa, 270km/5-6 hours' drive
1 stop
10
Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the main Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet, it's the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. You will see this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. If you like hiking, then the kora around the Tashilhunpo monastery (optional, about 2 hours) should not be missed, as it provides the amazing views of Shigatse and the surrounding countryside. Spend some time around the lively market near the monastery, before heading back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Lhasa departure
1 stop
11
Lhasa airport or train station drop-off for departure.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Book at least 20 Days in advance to allow the tour operator sufficient time to obtain your Tibet Permit. If you are flying to Lhasa, the original permits will be sent by express delivery to a hotel or another address in one of China’s cities. If you are taking the train to Lhasa, scanned copies of the permits will be sent to you via email.
• As the average altitude of this tour is over 11,975 feet (3,600 meters), it's common for everyone to have some symptoms of the high altitude. We encourage the travelers to discuss the trip with the doctors prior to travel
• If your China visa is not an 'L' tourist visa, then the supplementary letters/document from your sponsored organization is required as well, please contact the local operator for more details

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