5-Day Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake Tour with Tibetan Monasteries

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the iconic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street in Lhasa
• 02 Witness lively monk debates at Sera Monastery and learn about Tibetan Buddhism
• 03 Enjoy a scenic drive to Yamdrok Lake and Khambala Pass with panoramic mountain views
• 04 Experience Tibetan culture through a traditional dinner with cultural performance in Lhasa

Explore the essence of Tibet on this 5-day Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake tour, combining culture, history, and natural beauty. Visit iconic Lhasa landmarks including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, and the Old Lhasa Quarters to experience Tibetan spirituality and local life. Discover Drepung and Sera monasteries, where you can witness monk debates and Tibetan Buddhist practices. Journey to the turquoise waters of sacred Yamdrok Lake and scenic Khambala Pass, set against a backdrop of panoramic mountain views.

Discover Drepung and Sera monasteries, where you can witness monk debates and Tibetan Buddhist practices.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Lhasa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Lhasa and Acclimatization

Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize at 3600 m.

Overnight stay at Shangri La - Lhasa (BB) *****.

2

Day 02

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Old Lhasa

Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, and the Old Lhasa Quarters (3600 m).

Overnight stay at Shangri La - Lhasa (BB) *****.

3

Day 03

Drepung and Sera Monasteries

Explore Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, witnessing monk debates and Tibetan Buddhist practices (3600 m).

Overnight stay at Shangri La - Lhasa (BB) *****.

4

Day 04

Yamdrok Lake and Khambala Pass Day Trip

Enjoy a day trip to the sacred Yamdrok Lake and scenic Khambala Pass (4790 m).

Overnight stay at Shangri La - Lhasa (BB) *****.

5

Day 05

Departure from Lhasa

Transfer to Gonggar Airport for your onward flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
• 4 breakfasts
• English-speaking Tibetan guide
• Tibet travel permits
• Entrance fees for the monuments mentioned in the program
• Transport based on the size of the group: van, minibus, or bus
• 1 bottle of water every day
• A portable oxygen cylinder in the vehicle

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance (which must include coverage for all risks, including flight cancellation)
• International/domestic flight tickets to and from Lhasa
• Tibet Group Visa fee if starting the trip from Nepal
• China visa, which must be obtained from your home country if starting the trip from Mainland China
• Lunch and dinner in a restaurant or hotel
• Drinks and beverages (hard drinks, soft drinks, and water)
• Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
• Staff gratuity (tips for guide and driver)
• Services not listed here

What to bring

• Original Tibet permit for airline check-in before flying to Tibet

Know before you go

Please note that you must present the original Tibet permit at the airline check-in counter before flying to Tibet.

You may fly from your home country to any convenient airport in Mainland China. It is our responsibility to deliver the original Tibet permit to you.

Please allow at least 4 hours of transit time before your domestic flight to Gonggar Airport, Lhasa. This will give you enough time to meet our representative at the airport, receive the original permit, and complete the check-in process smoothly without any rush.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China, 850614

Tour start

7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China, 850614

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.