Duration :03 Nights / 04 Days
Destination Covered :Lhasa
DAY 01 : Arrival In Lhasa (3680m)
On the first day of your itinerary, you will arrive in Lhasa at an altitude of 3680m, where our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport or Railway and transfer you to your hotel. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours from the airport and 20 minutes from the train station. We recommend taking it easy on the first day to allow for acclimatization to the high altitude and to relieve any jet lag. You can explore the local market and the city at your leisure but avoid overexerting yourself.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
Other service: Additionally, we offer a complimentary Lhasa Airport transfer on the first and last day, as well as a free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on the first and last day.
DAY 02 : Lhasa Sightseeing
On the second day, your guide will meet you at your hotel for your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau. You will visit two monasteries - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
In the morning, you will visit Drepung Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery that once housed more than 10,000 monks. It was the residence of the Dalai Lamas until the Potala Palace was constructed by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama. The monastery is renowned for its academic study and was referred to as the Nalanda of Tibet. You will also have the opportunity to visit the biggest monastery kitchen and enjoy a Buddhist sculpture carving workshop near Drepung.
After lunch, you will head to Sera Monastery, another one of the 'Great Three' Gelug monasteries. It is famous for the "Monks Debate" Buddhism activities that take place from around 3 to 5 PM in the afternoon. The monastery also features three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Paintings of Buddha, which are popular attractions.
Stay overnight in Lhasa, 3★/4★
Attraction: Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery
Meals: Breakfast & Welcome Dinner
DAY 03 : Lhasa Sightseeing
On the third day, you will be better adjusted to the high elevation of Lhasa. You will spend the day exploring the Potala Palace, which is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Inside the palace, you can see the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. It is best to visit the palace in the morning for 2-3 hours before walking the pilgrimage route around the Potala.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Jokhang Temple, which is the center of Tibetan Buddhism and features Buddhist prayer wheels, a reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers. You will also have the opportunity to witness many pilgrims praying in front of the temple and to do kora with local pilgrims.
After visiting the temple, you will stroll through the old alleys of Barkhor Street, where you can drink sweet tea, chat with locals, and even bargain with street vendors to get a feel for real life in Lhasa.
Attraction: Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 04 : Lhasa Departure
On the fourth and final day of your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour, you will have the morning free after breakfast. Our staff will then collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Lhasa Airport/Railway Station.
Meals: Breakfast
Other service: Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all times on first & last day, Free Lhasa Airport transfer on first & last day at designated times.
