HGT Travels

Explore Lhasa Tour - 5 Days

Starting From
$ 1250 USD
(twin sharing basis)

Trip Highlights

  • The most popular Tibet tour that gives you an insight into the fascinating history and culture of the Tibetans.
  • Explore the grandeur of the Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, the respective winter and summer palaces of the Dalai Lama.
  • Visiting the Tibetan Traditional Hospital to learn about the traditional medical system that prevailed in Tibet in the bygone era.
  • Short drive to Ganden monastery at the top of the Wangbur mountain; and visit to Drayerpa caves and witness meditating monks.
  • Explore the most significant landmarks, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Bazaar
 

Trip Description

Explore Lhasa Tour, probably the shortest tour in the roof of the world, has gained popularity in the recent years owing to its inimitable exposure to Tibetan culture, custom, tradition, and spirituality. With a history of over 13 centuries, the capital city Lhasa gives you an insightful glimpse into Tibetan culture. This trip includes a visit to the majestic Potala Palace, the splendid Norbulingka Palace, the sacred Jokhang temple and the bustling Barkhor square. Besides, you will also be guided to the ancient monasteries of Sera and Drepung, the important seats of Tibetan Buddhism which have their own history and religious relevance. Drifting further to the outskirts of Lhasa, this trip will take you to Ganden Monastery and the Drayerpa Caves, which have their own historical significance. Wandering around the markets, one can witness Tibetan art, culture, custom, and tradition. With so much to see and explore in Lhasa, this trip will truly be an unforgettable experience.

Join our blissful exploration of Lhasa to catch a sight of traditionally dressed Tibetans engaged on a Kora around the Jokhang temple, meditating monks at consecrated monasteries, or overwhelming array of intricate murals, stupas, tombs, mandalas and other relics of Tibetan history.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01 :
 Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft)
Day 02 :
 Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, and Tibet Traditional Hospital: 5 - 6 hours
Day 03 :
 Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Cave: 5 - 6 hours
Day 04 :
 Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
Day 05 :
 Final departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft)
We arrive Lhasa either from Kathmandu or through Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian or any nearby hub by direct flights or travel on the world’s highest train route. On arrival in Lhasa, a Tibetan representative will pick us up from the airport or the train station after completing necessary immigration formalities, and transfer us to our pre-assigned hotel. We are advised to take rest
We are encouraged to take plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids and allow our body to acclimatize to Lhasa’s altitude. Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 02 : Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, and Tibet Traditional Hospital: 5 - 6 hours
Our Lhasa sightseeing begins after our breakfast in our hotel. The tour will take us to visit and explore the grandeur of Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Potala Palace, the winter residential palace of the Dalai Lama will leave us stunned with the magnificence of architecture and aura it spreads around. Norbulingka, the Treasure Park, also known as the summer residential palace of the Dalai Lama, is the most prominent human-made park in Tibet. After spending some fantastic moments in these palaces, we will visit the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and learn about the traditional Tibetan medical science. We will have some idea of how the traditional Tibetan medical system works. After the sightseeing, we go back to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Lhasa
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 03 : Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Cave: 5 - 6 hours
After breakfast, we drive to Ganden Monastery, known as one of the three most significant monasteries in Lhasa. It takes about one and a half hour to reach the monastery from the downtown area by driving, and it is about 57 km east of Lhasa. The monastery lies at the top of the Wangbur mountain, at 3800 meters. With an orderly architectural layout of standing Buddhist halls, towering roofs, and splendid stupas, Ganden monastery is arranged well with vivid colors of black windows, white walls and golden roofs, like a castle beneath the heavens. Along the winding twisty road up, we can appreciate the authentic holy land under the blue sky. In the afternoon, we drive to Drayerpa Cave (4885m) which is about 19km from Ganden monastery, located in a beautiful valley with a stunning landscape. It is a hermitage built on a hillside of the mountain which is composed of around 30 caves. The Lamas meditate in a silent environment in these caves. We drive back to Lhasa after visiting these caves. Overnight in Lhasa.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 04 : Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
Today, we will be briefed on the day’s program after our breakfast, and an experienced guide will lead us to Sera Monastery (4000m), a preserved monastery of white-washed walls and golden roofs, where we get an insight into the essential aspects of Tibetan Buddhism. Later, we will visit the beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery (3900m), which is believed to have sheltered around 10000 monks in the past. Here, we can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. Then we visit the Jokhang temple, another important site with more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. This temple houses a sacred image of Buddha, a golden statue of the Shakyamuni, which is regarded as the holiest object in Tibet. After visiting these monasteries, we will go to explore and experience local life at the bustling Barkhor Bazaar, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa, and surrounds the Jokhang temple. Overnight in Lhasa
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 05 : Final departure
Our amazing trip on the ‘roof of the world’ comes to an end today. Depending on our scheduled flight time, our Tibetan representative will drop us off at the airport for our onward journey. If we have a late flight, we may stroll around the Lhasa streets, go shopping for souvenirs or just relax in our hotel room.
Included meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

  • All necessary Tibet travel permits
  • Pickups and drops from airport and hotel
  • Private vehicles for transportation
  • Accommodation in Lhasa on twin- sharing basis with breakfast
  • English- speaking, trained and experienced Tibetan guide
  • All fees for sightseeing and visits to monasteries as outlined in the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
 

What's not Included

  • Accommodation in Nepal or mainland China
  • Chinese visa fee
  • International flight(s)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than breakfast in Tibet
  • Tips for guides and driver
  • Nepal visa
 

Accommodation

We will be staying at Kyichu Hotel which is a 3-star, centrally-located hotel in Lhasa. It is also possible to upgrade to a better-graded hotel by paying the additional charge. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost 330 USD.

Meals

Only breakfasts are included in this trip. We are expected to pay for lunches and dinners on our own. Breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay for the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination(s). We recommend our guest(s) to budget Yuan 60 to Yuan 100(US$10 to US$16) for lunch and dinner every day. Our food will include Tibetan bread, dal (lentil soup), bhat (rice), tsampa porridge and other simple local foods.

The given prices are per person with excluded international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.

HGT Travels also organizes trips on small groups, so we recommend you to reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away. Hurry! The adventure awaits you.

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