Sightseeing Trips in Tibet

4 days Lhasa Sightseeing

Lhasa, the forbidden city, is the heart & soul of Tibet for centuries & is still a city of wonders.

The majestic Potala palace dominates the Lhasa skyline & is the residence of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang, the central cathedral is the spiritual heart of Lhasa & is its most sacred temple. Encircling the Jokhang Temple is the bustling & fascinating Barkhor market & the devotional pilgrim circumambulation circuit.

Other attractions include visits to Sera & Drepung Monastery, Tibet's great monastic universities & Norbulinka, the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.

Day 1:
Transfer to your Hotel in Lhasa. We start off with a walking tour of Jokhang Monastery and the bustling Barkhor market. The Jokhang Monastery is the home of the statutes of the revered Buddha, Shakyamuni. While all Buddhist statutes are magnificently robed in colorful brocade adorned with pearls, turquoise, coral, and silver, solid gold bowls of holy water rest before Shakyamuni as well as offerings of yuen (money) and khatas (scarves) left by pilgrims.

Day 2:
Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Stunningly dominating the skyline of Lhasa atop the crest of Marpo Ri hill, the seventh-century Potala is considered Lhasa’s most holy destination for a pilgrimage. Winding up the hill, a stone path leads to the 14-story, 1000-room, 23,000 square-foot palace. Each day, thousands of pilgrims give the prayer wheels lining the path a clockwise spin as they make their way up to the entrance.
The Potala is a holy place, but it is also an administrative and political complex. It is comprised of the Red and White Palaces; inside the White Palace are two small sacred chapels, the Phakpa Lhakhang and the Chogyal Drubphuk. The Potala's most venerated Buddha statue, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is housed inside the Phapka Lhakhang Drepung, the biggest monastic university.
After a guided tour of the Potala Palace, we take you to see the Nechung Monastery the seat of Nechung, Tibet's State Oracle. The oracle is the medium through which Dorje Drakden (Nechung), the principal protector of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government, communicates with His Holiness and the Kashag (cabinet). Major decisions of the state are also made in consultation with the Nechung Oracle. A guided tour of Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet is also included.

Day 3:
Guided tour of the Norbulinka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and a tour of the Sera Monastery. The Sera monastery, home to 400 monks, fels more intimate than the Potala, and visitors are invited see the day-to-day living and working spaces. In a kitchen blackened by dung fire, large pots and copper ladles hang on the wall; a monk offers visitors cups of yak butter tea, a staple of the Tibetan diet. Also see map of Lhasa.

Day 4:
LHASA-KATHMANDU. Early morning breakfast at hotel and transfer to Gongar Airport.

Included

• 4 days Ht with breakfast
• Sightseeing
• all transfers
• Tibet permit

Cost Excludes:
Flights; Insurance & emergency rescue charges; Tibet visa fee; Others not specified in the above cost inclusions list.

5 days Lhasa Sightseeing

5 days, hotels with breakfast, extensive sightseeing program with English speaking guide.

Day 1: LHASA (3650 M), 90 KMS
Upon arrival you will be met by our Tibet representative & transfered to Hotel. Walking tour of Jokhang & the bustling Barkhor market.

Day 2: Guided sightseeing tour of Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama; Drepung, the biggest monastic university of Tibet & Nechung Monastery, temple of the State oracle of Tibet.

Day 3: Guided sightseeing tour of Norbulinka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama & Sera Monastery.

Day 4: Visit Ganden or Tsurphu monastery.

Day 5: LHASA Early morning breakfast at hotel & transfer to Gongar Airport to connect to your flight.

Included

• 5 days, Ht with breakfast
• Sightseeing
• all transfers
• Tibet permit.

Cost Excludes:
Flights; Insurance & emergency rescue charges; Tibet visa fee; Others not specified in the above cost inclusions list.

6 days Lhasa & Tsedang Sightseeing

We begin our tour by exploring Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization. It is here as per legend the ogress & the monkey mated & the Tibetan race began.

The whole region is culturally & historically very rich & boast of early historical monuments such as the Samye Monastery, the first monastic institution built in early 7th century; Yumbulakhang, the first palace built for a Tibetan king; Samye Chimpu, a cave complex & once a retreat for Guru Rinpoche. We continue to Lhasa visiting Mindroling Monastery en route.

Lhasa, the Forbidden city is the heart & soul of Tibet for centuries & is still a city of wonders. The majestic Potala palace dominates the Lhasa skyline & is the residence of the Dalai Lamas.  Jokhang, the central cathedral is the spiritual heart of Lhasa & is its most sacred temple. Encircling the Jokhang Temple is the bustling & fascinating Barkhor market & the devotional pilgrim circumambulation circuit.

Other attractions include visits to Sera & Drepung Monastery, Tibet's great monastic universities & Norbulinka, the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.

Day 1: Arrive Lhasa. Transfer to Tsedang. Check into hotel. Walking tour of Tibetan part of the town.

Day 2: Explore Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization – visit Samye Monastery & Yumbulakhang.

Day 3:  Drive to Lhasa. En route visit Mindroling Monastery. Check into hotel. Visit Jokhang Temple & the Barkhor Market.

Day 4:  Guided sightseeing tour Potala, the Winter palace of the Dalai Lame & Drepung & Nechung Monastery.

Day 5:  AM- Guided sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery & Ramoche Tsuglakhang. PM- Free

Day 6:  After early morning breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight to Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing.

Included

• 5 days, Ht with breakfast on twin sharing
• All guided tours & transfers as per given itinerary
• Sightseeing
• Tibet permit
• entrance fees; Daily breakfast

Cost Excludes:
Flights; Insurance & emergency rescue charges; Tibet visa fee; Others not specified in the above cost inclusions list.