Highlights of Lhasa Tibet Tour 3 Nights 4 Days
Lhasa is the ancient city and holy abode of Dalai Lamas. The city is filled up with many historical, religious and cultural landmarks. Tour to Lhasa offers visits these cultural sites with your guide several of them being UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Potala Palace, Norbulinka and Jokhang temple. Thousand of pilgrims with religious purpose including travelers from around the world visits Lhasa. Sightseeing in Lhasa will take you to several cultural sites like Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Jokhang temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (have a close look of the boisterous monk debate at these monasteries), Barkhor market. Lhasa tour is a fly-in/fly-out program that commences from Kathmandu, Nepal. 03 Nights 04 Days Lhasa Tour is the best way to discover Tibetan culture and heritage sites and witnessing the daily lives of the people living at the world’s highest location.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Lhasa (3,600m)Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
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.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region located at the Lhasa River's north bank in a valley of the Himalayas.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 2: In Lhasa – Sightseeing Stop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
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.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Barkhor market is the area of narrow streets and a public square located around Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Norbulingka, Xaitongmoin County, Shigatse, China, 858100
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 3: In Lhasa – continue sightseeingStop At: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
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.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa - DepartPass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After breakfast drop at Ganger Airport for your onward flight or Train Station if you going to mainland China.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 4 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is available from Lhasa Gonggar Airport or any hotel in Lhasa.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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