4-Day Lhasa Tour from Kathmandu with Potala Palace and Jokhang

• In the morning, fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan ranges to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Lhasa, at an altitude of 3,650 m, is situated on the north bank of the Kyichu River. The name of the city in the Tibetan language means "Place of the Gods," the residence of the Dalai Lama.

• On arrival, you will be met by the local representative/tourist guide and transferred to your respective hotel.

• Rest and relax in the afternoon in order to acclimatise to the altitude.

Overnight at your hotel in Lhasa.

• After breakfast, proceed to Old Lhasa for a full day of sightseeing.

• Visit the Potala Palace, a legendary palace built atop a single hill that is considered synonymous with Tibet and was built by the first king, Songtsen Gompa.

• Visit Jokhang Temple, which houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha. This was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo.

• Stop to visit Barkhor Market, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa.

• Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

• After breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery. Located 5 kilometres north of Lhasa, it is considered one of Tibet's prettiest monasteries. It once housed a community of 5,000 monks but was virtually extinguished by the Chinese.

• Make your way to Drepung Monastery and explore its hallowed premises.

• Visit Barkhor Market and enjoy shopping in your free time.

• Spend the evening at leisure and return to your hotel at night for a good night's sleep.

• Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.