Tibet Lhasa Tour
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by LTN Tour and Travel
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region is located between 29o 36'N and 19o 06' E at the north bank of Kyichu river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level. Lhasa has a history of more than 1300 years and has been the center of politics, economy, culture and religi pung Monastery was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder of Gelugpa Sect. The monastery, occupying an area of 250,000 square meters with a fixed number of 7,700 monks, is the largest monastery in Tibet. The monastery keeps many historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts, and crafts.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa — Fly to Lhasa airport and transfer to Lhasa (95 km - It takes approx. 2 hours to Lhasa through the Yerlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River). Accommodation: Hotel Day 2: Lhasa Tour — After breakfast, visit Potala palace, the seat of both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalailama in the 17th century. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Tibet by the Chinese princess Wenchen. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 3: Lhasa Tour — After breakfast, visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, which was built in 1416 by Jamyang chojie a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Afternoon visit Sera monastery located in north of Lhasa city, It was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera monastery is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 4: Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Lhasa — Fly to Lhasa airport and transfer to Lhasa (95 km - It takes approx. 2 hours to Lhasa through the Yerlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River). Accommodation: Hotel
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Day 2Lhasa Tour — After breakfast, visit Potala palace, the seat of both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalailama in the 17th century. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Tibet by the Chinese princess Wenchen. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast
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Day 3Lhasa Tour — After breakfast, visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, which was built in 1416 by Jamyang chojie a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Afternoon visit Sera monastery located in north of Lhasa city, It was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera monastery is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast
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Day 4Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Hotel Transfers
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Twin share accommodation
- Transfer by private vehicle,depend on group size
- Necessary entrance fees as per itinerary
Not included
- Flight ticket
- Visa fee USD 25.00 per person for 15 days multiple entry
- Beverage and expenses of personal nature.
- Lunch & Dinner
- Optional Sightseeing Tours and extension of hotel accommodation etc.
- Tips to guide, porter, driver etc.
- Personal Insurance.
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Lhasa
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