Discover Lhasa Tibet Tour

Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has spectacular natural beauty and is popular for its tradition and rich culture with wonderful landscapes.

Group Tour 4 Days Moderate January – May September – December

Highlights

Key trip facts at a glance.

Duration
4 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum Group
3656+
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gallery

Trip photos and moments.

Overview

Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has spectacular natural beauty and is popular for its tradition and rich in culture with wonderful landscapes. It is also known as the “Roof of the World” and is the second most populous city in Tibet. Within a short duration, the tour is more comfortable for the tourists who aspire to explore significant places in Lhasa in the limited available time, as arrival and departure would be by direct flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa and vice versa. In this short tour, you will really experience the rich culture of Tibetan people and explore these famous places, which are full of natural beauty and provide you peace and relief from your otherwise busy routine life schedule.

The wonderful trip to Lhasa, Tibet, will take you to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery. Potala Palace is the most iconic attraction in Tibet for tourists, which is a beautiful monument. The greatest holy place in Lhasa is Jokhang Temple, a Buddhist temple also known as the Qoikang Monastery. Barkhor Street will give you the pleasure and experience of a local Tibetan market where you can buy the local items for yourself for usage and as your tourist memory; here you can always enjoy the local Tibetan food also. Sightseeing at Sera Monastery will give you amazing breathtaking views. The Drepung Monastery is the famous Buddhist college in Tibet that emphasizes traditional studies related to geographical integration. So, enjoy this alluring tour with us, and let’s make it one of the best memorable trips of your lifetime.

Accommodations and Foods During Lhasa Tour

Tibet, Lhasa, offers a diverse range of accommodations to meet various preferences and budgets. Travelers can choose from luxurious options, which provide top-class amenities, to comfortable mid-range hotels. It will be enjoyable interacting with locals and their warm hospitality. Foods during your package trip to Lhasa: breakfast is included throughout the trip. And for dinner and lunch you have to pay on your own. Travelers will be delighted with the varieties of cuisines and tasty foods and drinks in the tour. Enjoy the taste of a delightful blend of Tibetan and Chinese flavors. Also, you may take a taste of local Tibetan dishes such as Tsampa, Thukpa, noodles, and dumplings. The foods are healthy, nutritious, and made with fresh ingredients by local products. You can find hot beverages, soft drinks, and local and alcoholic beverages as well. For the drinking water, you can find bottled water and boiled water.

Itinerary

In the morning you will fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan ranges to the capital of Tibet, “Lhasa.” Sometimes you can see Mt. Everest during the flight, if the weather is clear. Lhasa, at an altitude of 3,650 m, is situated on the north bank of the Kyichu River. On arrival you will be met by the local representative and transferred to your respective hotel (60 km/hr). Full rest in the afternoon to acclimatize Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will explore the city of Lhasa; in the beginning, visit the Drepung Monastery. It is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet that once housed over ten thousand monks. Explore the Coqen Hall, where your guide will provide a detailed explanation of the Tibetan Buddhist worldview and narrate the stories of renowned figures in Tibetan Buddhist history.

Additionally, you’ll tour the Loseling College (or an equivalent) within Drepung Monastery to understand monks’ practices and studies. Exploring their dormitories will offer insight into their daily routines and living conditions. In the afternoon, the tour proceeds to Sera Monastery, established in 1419 and long regarded as a significant Buddhist seminary. Here, you’ll observe the renowned monk debates, a highlight of Sera Monastery.

The Lhasa sightseeing tour began today with a visit to the magnificent Potala Palace, where you will stand atop its heights and gaze down upon the city of Lhasa. Potala is the icon of Lhasa. Your guide will narrate the life and tales of the successive Dalai Lamas within the Potala Palace and meticulously introduce the various halls and treasures housed within its walls. Next stop will be Longwangtan Park nestled at its base. This tranquil spot offers a unique vantage point to admire the majestic Potala Palace and partake in traditional Tibetan cultural experiences.

Then you will drive to Jokhang Temple, which is the heart of Tibetan faith and life. Within the temple resides the rare and revered 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, an image so lifelike that it resembles seeing the Buddha in person. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can take a clockwise kora, witnessing how local Tibetans practice their Buddhist beliefs. Your guide takes you to the liveliest indoor Tibetan tea house in Lhasa, where you will enjoy the Tibetan tea and get the chance to see the social relations and daily leisure life of Tibetans.

Today your guide will transfer you to the Lhasa airport to fly to Kathmandu and help you get on board. We hope your Lhasa, Tibet, journey has been truly memorable, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in the Nepal Himalayas and beyond. Evening farewell Dinner.

Includes / Excludes

Trip Includes

  • Flight fare from Kathmandu to Lhasa and back to Kathmandu.
  • Airport transportation by deluxe car.
  • Tibet permits and Visa Applications charge.
  • Everyday breakfast.
  • Deluxe accommodation in 3- star hotel.
  • Last night, Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing tour in Tibet.
  • All ground transportation by private car.
  • Government tax, all paper works and fees.

Trip Excludes

  • International flight ticket to Kathmandu.
  • Nepal entry visa fees (It is instantly available at Kathmandu airport; apply for a multiple-entry visa).
  • Personal expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Any expenses due to weather of delay flight.