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Lhasa and around tour

Lhasa is the capital city, focal point and spiritual heart of Tibet. There is enough to see in and around the city. It normally takes about 2 to 3 days to explore. Highlights in Lhasa include the World Heritage Sites of the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and Pilgrimage circuit Barkhor. Two largest Gelupa Monasteries Drepung and Sera lie on the edge of the city. The 1-2day trip from Lhasa to the northern Nam-tso, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, will shock you with its stunning view, and you will have a chance to visit Tsurphu Monastery, have natural Yangbachen hot-spring enroute. Or another couple of days, visit atmospheric Drigung Til Monastery and Tidrum Nunnery ( Have medicinal hot-spring), both at the east side of Lhasa. You can visit them by going to Ganden Monastery first, which is still another fantastic Gelupa Monastery.

Shigatse 6 day tour

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Destinations:   Fly to the holy city of Lhasa, capital of the mystical Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet.
Tour Price:  from 510 USD

Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa 
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Arrival in Lhasa


Fly to the holy city of Lhasa, capital of the mystical Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet. You are greeted by tour guide at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure for you to relax and adjust to the high altitude.


 

Day 2 Lhasa one day tour 
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street


Tour starts from the religious Potala Palace (3700 m )built in the 7th century by the famous Tibetan king-Songtzen Gampo. The present one was built by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. It became known as the "Winter Palace" by the 1750, when the 7th Dalai Lama built the Norbulingka Park as his summer residence. After lunch, you will visit Jokhang Temple, situated in the old section of Lhasa. King Songtzen Gampo built this temple in the mid-7th century A.D. Now it is the most sacred place in Tibet. Pilgrims come here to pay homage from all over Tibet. Visit Barkhore Street in the evening.

 


 
Day 3 Lhasa one day tour 
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka


Full day sightseeing takes you to Drepung Monastery which is the largest of the monastery of the Gelug Sect in Tibet. . After that, you will visit Norbulingka Park. In 1752, the 7th Dalai Lama built the first palace here for successive Dalai Lamas to carry out their political and religious activities during the summer season. Today Norbulingka has become a public park for picnicking, relaxing and entertainment.

 


 
Day 4 Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse 
Place & Transport: Lhasa- Gyantse- Shigatse  (7 hours driving)
Today's Activities: Yamdrok-tso Lake, Pelkor Chode Monastery


Drive to Gyantse after breakfast. On the way, dazzling Yamdrok-tso Lake(4441 m ) (3 hours driving)can be seen from the summit of the Kamba-la pass(4794m). Yamdrok is one of Three Holy Lake in Tibet. When you arrive at Gyantse, visit Pelkor Chode Monastery. The Monastery is founded in 1418, notable for its superb Kumbum Chode(10,000 Images Stupa). Later transferred to Shigatse.

 


 
Day 5 Shigatse-Lhasa 
Place & Transport: Shigaste-Lhasa
Today's Activities: Tashilunpo Monastery


Morning visit the Bachen Lama Set - Tashilunpo Monastery, which was Built in1447 by the first Dalai Lama. Then the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along Yarlong Tsangpo river by the Nepal friendship road. Then, our guide will take you to visit a local Tibetan family and Tibetan carpet workshop for free. Overnight at Lhasa.

 


 
Day 6 Exit Tibet 
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: End the trip
Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip. 

Price of this tour

Quotation 1 person 2 persons  3 persons 4 persons  5- 8 persons
Peak season  1730USD   920USDp.p. 705USDp.p. 610USDp.p.  510USD.p.p.
Off-season  in off-season the quotation will reduce 10-15% as the peak season.
ps: please book in advance , the final quote is depend on your departure day.

Quotation Include:
1. Permit: All necessary Tibet permits
2. Entrance Fee: All scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
3. Transfers: Minivan or landcruiser
4. Guide: English speaking guide
5. Hotels: Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds
6. Travel insurance

 

Quotation Exclude:
1. Airfare or Train ticket in and out of Lhasa
2. Meals
3. Your own expense
4. Tips for driver and guide

 

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