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Lhasa- Nam-Tso – Yamdrok Tour

Lhasa- Damxung County- Lake Nam- Damxung County- Shigatse- Gyantse- Lhasa

Duration

7 Days

Difficulty level

Easy

Trip Starts/Ends

Lhasa

Accommodation

Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses or Camping in Trek

Meal

Breakfast in City & all meals during Trekking

Transport

Private Comfortable Jeep/Car/van/Hiace/Tourist Bus or Flights

Lhasa- Nam-Tso – Yamdrok Tour is an easy tour fuses the cultural Buddhist sites in Lhasa city, Gyantse and Shigatse in middle Tibet. Also, apart from visiting monasteries, you will also view natural places of interest such as Lake Yamdrok-Tso and Nam-Tso. We Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks organize your Lhasa- Nam-Tso – Yamdrok Tour which bestows an unforgettable experience.

Yamdrok Lake located to the south of Lhasa at the elevation of 4488m is one of the four largest sacred lakes in Tibet. The Yamdrok Lake has 11 arms and is encircled by villages, where you will see people farming and some cattles, including yaks. You will meet local people, understand the culture, nature and enjoy the way of life of local people. Also, you will visit Panchen Lama’s home-Tashilhunpo Monastery and go around the tombs of Panchen Lamas. Panchen in Tibetan means great scholar. And after visiting Shigatse city, you will also go around Gyantse Dzong and Pelkor Choede Monastery. Moreover, you will also have a glimpse at the vast flat areas of Changtang, Tibetan landscapes, nomads, snow-capped mountains, Brahmaputra River and more.

Moreover, you will be visiting Jokhang Temple which is regarded as the most holy spot in Tibet. Also, visit the Potala Palace, the most significant set to perceive in Lhasa which has essential milestone and has a wonderful eastern architecture. Drepung Monastery which was once upon a time renowned as the world’s biggest monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city.

Choosing to make trip to Lhasa- Nam-Tso – Yamdrok Tour combines historical, cultural and natural tour and you will be accommodating at hotel or guesthouse or lodge in this 7-days tour designed by Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks.

LHASA NAMTSO YAMDRUK TOUR CAN BE CUSTOMIZE AS PER REQUEST!

Trip Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival Lhasa (3,680m)

Upon your arrival at Lhasa, our Tibetan guide will welcome you either in airport or train station depending on you. After around an hour drive you will arrive to the Lhasa city and check into the Tibetan style hotel. You will have a free afternoon for resting and relaxing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02
Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa

Today you will go for sightseeing around Lhasa and take a trouble-free visit to Jokhang Temple. The temple is regarded as the most holy spot in Tibet and devotees go to visit the temple from different areas of the Tibet. Also, you will go around the Barkhor Bazaar, the swarming mid market of Lhasa. As you drive little miles north of Lhasa, in the afternoon, you will arrive at Sera Monastery, located 5 km north of central Lhasa city, with whitewashed walls and golden roofs. It is home to numerous monks with frequent debating activities. After visiting Sera Monastery, you can extend your tour to Pabonka Monastery, which is about an hour’s walk from Sera.
Day 03
Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa

Today also, you will visit Lhasa and the Potala Palace, the most significant site in Lhasa, a fortress and former residence of the Dalai Lama. This day concludes with Drepung Monastery, about 8 km west from central Lhasa, once the world’s largest monastery with 10,000 monks. From the hilltop, enjoy panoramic views of Lhasa city and distant mountains. Descend to visit Nechung Monastery.
Day 04
Lhasa - Damxung County (4,200m.) - Lake Nam-Tso (4,718m.) - Damxung

See huge mountains, grasslands, local nomads, sheep, goats, yaks, horses, and the pristine Nam-Tso Lake at 4,718m, the second-largest lake in China. In clear weather, the turquoise waters and mountain views are stunning. Optional meditation at Tashi Dor Island. Afternoon drive to Damxung Jinzhu Hotel, Damxung Nyenchen Tanglha Hotel, or similar.
Day 05
Damxung - Shigatse (3,900m.)

Explore natural sites of Tibet, including vast Changtang plains, Tibetan landscapes, nomads, snow-capped mountains, Brahmaputra River. Reach Shigatse for lunch, then visit Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Day 06
Shigatse - Gyantse (3950m.) – Lhasa

Morning visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, including Panchen Lama’s tombs. Drive 90 km to Gyantse to see Gyantse Dzong and Pelkor Choede Monastery. Continue along southern route to Lake Yamdrok, then drive back to Lhasa.
Day 07
Fly to Kathmandu or Extend Your Tour to China

Today, the guide takes you to the train station or airport. This is the last day of the Lhasa-Nam-Tso-Yamdrok tour, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

Included/Excluded

Tibetan English speaking tour guide
Accommodations in Good Hotels as available
Private vehicle for all transfer per the itinerary in Tibet
Private driver
All necessary Travel permit
Entrance tickets for all the sights per the itinerary
Petrol for the tour vehicle

Lunch & dinner, drinks, snacks (You can easily explore on your own, 1-10 US$ per meal)
Tibet group visa, USD175 for US citizen, USD85 for other nationalities
Personal Nature expense like Laundry, IDD calls, etc
Bank Telex wire transfer processing fee
Tips for your guide and driver
Tipping
Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
Insurance & emergency rescue charges, cancel or shortening down the tour by the bad weather, altitude sickness, or any political reasons refund won’t be entertain and all not mentioned above etc..