Explore Lhasa

Trip Itinerary

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  Day 01
  Arrival Lhasa (3,680m)

  Arrive Lhasa by train from China side or fly from Kathmandu. Warm welcome by our Tibetan Guide, either at train station or airport as per your suitable destination. Transfer to the Lhasa city at your Tibetan style hotel. Check in to the hotel then free afternoon for rest or acclimatization. O/n Hotel.

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  Day 02
  In Lhasa

  On this second day morning you will take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most sacred shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. You will also be given the opportunity to shop in Barkhor Bazaar, the crowded central market of Lhasa. In the afternoon you will visit Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. This well-preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and is home to several hundred monks. Its famous debating activity is practiced 3-4pm quite regularly every day, so remind your guide not to miss it.

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  Day 03
  In Lhasa

  A trip to Tibet would not be complete without experiencing the vital Potala Palace. This palace is Lhasa’s cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern architecture. Your first sight of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. This truly amazing day will end with a visit to the Drepung Monastery. Once the world’s largest monastery, housing 10,000 monks, Drepung Monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city. Surprisingly much of the building was left untouched throughout so many hundred of years.

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  Day 04
  Final Day in Lhasa

  Three days is never enough to take in all the wondrous sights and sounds of Lhasa. Today is more of a free day for participants to do whatever they choose. It is completely up to you whether you want to relax, explore further, revisit one of the monasteries, go for a hike, peruse the market, or just interact with locals. For additional tours one can visit Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery. The main thing is to just enjoy yourself and experience a little more of Tibet.

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  Day 05
  Departure

  Transfer to train station or airport for your further trip to Nepal or China onward.