A classic Himalayan journey over the vast arid desert-like landscape known as the Tibetan Plateau. Our tour provides an excellent insight to the culture and lifestyle of Tibetan people living in one of the harshest and highest regions in the world. You will visit Lhasa where spend a couple of days exploring its heritage sites and local culture.
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region and has been the center of various sects of Tibetan Buddhism for centuries. Top attractions in Lhasa includes Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Sera, Drepung and Jokhang Monasteries.
In the morning you will fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan Ranges to the capital of Tibet- Lhasa . Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650 m, is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means “Place of the Gods”, and is home to the distinctive Potala Plalace, the imposing summer residence of the Dalai Lama. On arrival you will be met by the local representative and transferred to your respective hotel. (60 km/ 1 hr). Full rest in the afternoon to acclimatize. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa .
After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace and Norbulinka. The 1000-room Potala Palace was built atop a single hill by the first Tibetan king Songtsen Gompo. Norbulingka meaning ‘Treasure Park’ covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man-made garden in Tibet. After sight seeing you will be transferred to hotel for overnight rest.
After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa, is one of Lhasa’s prettiest monasteries and is home to resident monks. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, houses Tibet’s most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Barkhor Market place is the religious and social focus of Lhasa and is best place for souvenir shopping. After sightseeing, you will be transferred to hotel for overnight rest.
After breakfast, visit Tibetan Medical Institute. Afternoon free for shopping or other activities on your own. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Transfer to airport for a return flight.
