Lhasa Tour

This five-day Lhasa tour provides a good overview of the city and the surrounding area with all the necessary travel permits and visa requirements fulfilled by our staff.

After an hour flight to Lhasa, we begin our tour. We begin with a visit to Tsedang, the ancient capital of Tibet. This is where Buddhism is said to have spread from China all the way to the Mongolian border.

We will also visit Samye, which continues to be one of the most imposing sights in Tibet. This ancient city was build between 763 and 775 by Padmasambhave (known by Tibetans as Lopon Rimpoche) for the Tibetan King Trison Betsen. The main attraction in Samye is the Mindolin Monastery an important Nyingmapa (Red Hat Sect) monastery. Founded in 1671, its four main temples are currently being restored, but one currently houses a fine statue of Sakyamuni.

After visiting Tsedang and Samye, we head out to Lhasa where we visit, Potala Palace (the main Palace of the Dalai Lama), Norbulinkha Palace (the summer Palace of the Dalai Lama), Jokhang temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

This tour can begin in any city in mainland China any day of the week or on Tuesday or Saturday from Kathmandu (due to Air China's flight schedules). We can edit the tour's itinerary to accommodate your personal needs.

Tibet Lhasa tour: 5 days (as indicated in sample itinerary)
Fly in / Fly Out
Mode of transport: Land Cruiser
Maximum Elevation: 3650 m

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lhasa / Drive to Tsedang / Sightseeing tour around Tsedang
Day 02: Drive from Tsedang to Lhasa en route we visit Samye
Day 03: Lhasa sightseeing tour: Visit Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 04: Lhasa sightseeing tour: Visit Drepung Monastery, Potala Palace and Norbulinkha Palace
Day 05: Early morning transfer to airport for your flight back to Kathmandu

Price Includes:
All Tibet travel permits
Ground transportation in Tibet by private vehicle
Accommodation in Tibet on twin sharing basis with breakfast
All entrance fees on sightseeing tours
English speaking Tibetan Guide
Tibet visa
Flight ticket
Airport tax in Lhasa (if flying to Kathmandu)
All applicable taxes and service charges

Price doesn't include:
Meals other than breakfast in Tibet (one meal costs approximately US$8 to US$10)
Nepal re-entry visa fee if necessary (US$25 for 15-day; US$40 for 30-day; US$100 for 90-day)
Mainland China visa fee if necessary
Your travel and medical evacuation insurance
Urgent visa fee for Tibet if necessary (only required if you do not have a week to process visa)
Tips for staff
Any additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances

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