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Explore Lhasa Tour |
This classical tour will lead participants through the ancient city of Lhasa. This wondrous city is generally regarded as the heart of Tibet and is filled with unparalleled history, culture, and beauty. The Potala Palace dominates the skyline with its powerful and ancient architecture. The numerous temples and monasteries surrounding the city, such as the Jokhang and Drepung, allow travelers to experience Tibetan Buddhism first hand. A visit to these ancient monasteries will leave you with a sense of astonishment for years to come!
Trip Facts
Duration: 5 days
Transportation: Landcrusier
Maximum Altitude: 3650m.
Main Season: April - November
Entry & Exit Point: Lhasa & Lhasa
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Lhasa(3660)
Arrive Lhasa by train from China side or fly from Kathmandu. Warm welcome by our Tibetan Guide, either 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 acclimatization. O/n Hotel.
Day 2 In Lhasa
On this second day morning we will take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple.This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers.We will also be given the opportunity to shop in Barkor,the crowded central market of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit is 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 activities are happening 3-4pm quite regularly every day, so remind our guide not to miss it.
Day 3 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 site 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 ended 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.
Day 4 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 money tours can be taken to Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery. The main thing is to just enjoy yourself and experience a little more of Tibet.
Day 5 Departure
Transfer to Train staion or Airport for your further Trip to Nepal or China onward.
This Tour can be customized as per the clients timetable and Interest!
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