Day 01: Leave Katmandu by air to Lhasa. Arrival at Gonggar Airport. Transfer to a hotel in Lhasa (2hrs). Time at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 02: A full day sightseeing tour. Visit the Potala Palace; The residence of Dalai Lama; the Jokhang Lhakhang and leisurely walk around the market area. Over night at hotel in Lhasa
Day 03: Visit the Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet. This 14th, Century monastery once housed more than 10,000 monks. Than visit the Norbulingpa Park, the summer Palace of the Dalai Lama. Over night at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 04: Drive to the Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet. This yellow sect monastery was very important, politically, during the days of Dalai Lama. And afternoon visit to Buddhist Nunnery. Over night at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05: In the morning after breakfast, drive to the airport for departure to Katmandu by flight. |
t tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa offers fun-filled adventurous journey around cultural heritages and historical places of Nepal and Tibet. Lhasa, most popularly known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number one tourist destination in Tibet. Visits to white and ochre fortress of Potala Palace and Jokhang temple can be 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. If you wish to glimpse into Tibetan culture, what could be more insightful than exploring Barkhor markets! As you wander around the markets, you witness Tibetan arts, culture, custom and tradition. With so much to see and explore in Lhasa, this will truly be an unforgettable experience.
