For travellers with a tight schedule and minimal budget, this 5 days Tibet-Lhasa tour is the one of the best option. Both the breath-taking overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa and the beautiful trans-Himalayan flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu offer really breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, High Mountain passes, historic monasteries, fortresses, and people from bygone eras. Depending on the interests and budget of the travelers, the Tibet-Lhasa tour excursion can either fly in and drive out or drive in and fly out.
We moreover specialize in tailor-made for a private trip as per the necessity of the clients. You’ll board a breathtaking flight, taking a to begin with see of ordained for Lhasa’s Gonggar Airplane terminal in Tibet. Here you’ll acclimatize and investigate the nearby Yambulagang Tombs, Samye Gompa and Lhasa city itself – with highlights counting the Tibetan Barkhor neighborhood encompassing the Jokhang Sanctuary and the Potala Royal residence – some time recently the popular “Friendship Highway” guides us over the noteworthy overland course from Lhasa to Kathmandu – climbing over tall passes and profound, breathtaking gorges.
Eye-catching sees of Mt. Everest, Shisapangma, Kumbum stupa, Phalkor and Tashilumphu cloister in Gyantse, Investigating interesting city Lhasa with social legacy of Potala royal residence, Sera and Drepung cloister, Jokhang sanctuary, Bharkhor showcase, beautiful Yarlung Tsangpo
Highlights of the day:
Upon our arrival in Gonggar airport after immigration formality our guide will meet and greet you offering Khada (Tibetan scarf) and transfer you directly to your hotel in Lhasa. The drive will take about 1 hour 15 minute along the recently build highway. After arriving at hotel guide will help you with hotel check in formality.
Highlights of the day:
This morning we visit the Potala Palace, winter home of the Dalai Lamas and most famous landmark in the world. Although the palace cannot be freely explored, you will experience some if its chapels including audience hall, the golden burial Chorten (Tomb) of Past Dalai Lamas, tremendous number of painting done on wall, Statue, Thangka and Mandala etc.
After lunch we will visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism and important sacred site in Tibet. The Temple was founded during the reign of King Songtsen Gampo for his two brides Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Princes Bhrikuti of Nepal, both are said to have brought important Buddhist image and statues from Nepal & China to Tibet as part of their dowries. After visiting Temple explore Barkhor surrounding, watch the pilgrims prostrating themselves near the front gate of Jokhang Temple. Take part in clockwise circuit walking round the temple, walk around narrow alley to explore old Lhasa city. O/N Hotel (BB)
Highlights of the day:
This morning we will drive 8 km northwest of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery which is one of the “great three” Geluk Monasteries of Tibet, founded by Jamyang Choje in 1416. The Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and once a home of as many as 10000 monks. This winter Palace was the resident of hundreds of monks from all the major Geluk monasteries for staffing individual Chapels. Later we visit to Norbulingka Palace which is also called the “Jewel Park”, is a large open area about four kilometers to the west of Lhasa, and referred to as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Since the time of the Eight Dalai Lama, the park has been used as a summer palace, retreat and recreation area for the successive Dalai Lamas.
In the afternoon drive 5km away from Lhasa to Sera Monastery founded in 1419, which is another one of the “ great three” Geluk monasteries of Tibet. Monastery is well known for the monks debate at around 3 – 5 in the afternoon.
Highlights of the day:
You will be driven to the airport in time to catch your flight back home.
| 2 travellers | 4 travellers | 8 travellers | |
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Standard
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$ 1929 | $ 1859 | $ 1769 |
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Deluxe
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$ 3290 | $3200 | $2969 |
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