China, Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

4-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage in Lhasa with Potala and Jokhang

4 Days Round trip from Lhasa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lamas
02 See Jokhang Temple, Tibet's most sacred and important temple
03 Explore Norbulinkha Palace, the traditional summer residence of the Dalai Lamas
04 Shop for souvenirs at Barkhor Bazaar

Take a 4-day Buddhist pilgrimage to Lhasa and rejuvenate yourself. Explore the holy city's most revered landmarks, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, and Norbulinkha Palace. This journey offers the essence of Lhasa's spiritual and cultural heritage in a short yet meaningful experience.

Visit Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Lhasa

Languages English, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Lhasa

Arrive in Lhasa via Mainland China or Kathmandu.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Potala Palace, Norbulinkha Palace and Jokhang Temple

Visit Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959. It has served as a museum since then.
Stop by Norbulinkha Palace. It served as the traditional summer residence of the successive Dalai Lamas from the 1780s until the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959.
See the Jokhang Temple, considered the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Barkhor Bazaar

Visit Sera Monastery, one of the "great three" Gelug university gompas (monasteries) of Tibet.
See Drepung Monastery, also one of the "great three" Gelug university gompas (monasteries) of Tibet.
Shop for souvenirs at Barkhor Bazaar.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04