KATHMANDU LHASA TOUR
This tour is ideal for those who have time limit but overly eager to visit this ancient once forbidden city of Tibet. How short your trip may be, it gives you deep far-reaching insights into the rich culture and flourishing history of Lhasa. The flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa itself provides exciting flight across the giant Himalayas right over Mt. Everest.
Lhasa, also known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number one tourist destination in Tibet. Lhasa is popular because of impressive and magnificent Tibetan architecture, culture and unique traditional costumes. Lhasa houses has many marvelous and religious attractions like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery,Namtso etc, which are all included in the itineraries of our Lhasa tour. Visits to white and ochre fortress of Potala Palace and Jokhang temple can be a quite spiritually rejuvenating experience. Potala Palace is a UNESCO world heritage and features an overwhelming array of intricate murals, temples, stupas, tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas, exquisite Tibetan Mandalas and other relics of Tibetan history. As we explore the lively Barkhor markets we get an insightful glimpse into true Tibetan culture, as it was for centuries; nothing has changed. As we stroll around the markets, we witness Tibetan art, culture, customs and traditions. These Lhasa tour packages will take you to experience the best of Lhasa and learn the profound Tibetan history and culture.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, transfer to hotel. Overnight Lhasa.
Day 2
A full day sightseeing. Visit the Potala Palace, the Jokhang temple and Barkhor. Overnight at hotel
Day 3
Visit the Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet which is built in 14th. Century. In this monastery there are around ten thousand monks. Then visit Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery. Overnight at Hotel
Day 4
Early morning drive to the airport for departure to Katmandu by flight.
Includes
- Flight ticket : Kathmandu - Lhasa – Kathmandu - All land transportation by private vehicle in Tibet - Tibet travel permit and Tibet Visa Fee - English speaking Tibetan guide - Accomodation on twin sharing room basis in BB plan - Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees - All necessary government taxes
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner - Nepal re-entry visa fee - Insurance of any kind - Any Additional cost due to Natural calamity and Unforeseen Circumstances and etc. - Personal expenses - Drinks - Tips
Trip Highlights
Trip Facts
Location: Tibet Total duration: 04 days Trip Starts: Lhasa Trip Ends: Lhasa Grade: Moderate Maximum Altitude: 3650 m. (Lhasa) Trip style: Hotel Best month: Apr – Nov Culture: Tibetan Major Attractions: Potala Palace, Jorkhang temple, Sera and Drepung Monastery, Barkhor and Tibetan culture.
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