China, Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

4-Day Tibet Highlights Tour from Nepal with Lhasa Monasteries

4 Days Round trip from Ring Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a picturesque drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River
  • 02 Visit the stunning Sera Monastery and Norbulingka near Lhasa
  • 03 Admire the gorgeous Jokhang Temple and the vast Drepung Monastery
  • 04 Experience Barkhor Market and join the Kora with pilgrims and locals

Embark on this 4-day tour of scenic Tibet and explore its prominent landmarks, including Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery. Observe local culture at Barkhor Market, enjoy a picturesque drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River, and discover some of Lhasa's most important spiritual and historic sites. This journey from Nepal combines cultural sightseeing, monastery visits, and memorable Himalayan scenery.

Observe local culture at Barkhor Market, enjoy a picturesque drive along the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River, and discover some of Lhasa's most important spiritual and historic sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Lhasa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa

  • Catch a flight to Lhasa, Tibet, from Tribhuvan International Airport. Relish the scenic views throughout the flight as you arrive in Lhasa.

  • Meet your local guide and take a two-hour drive to Lhasa, travelling alongside the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Lhasa Kyichu River.

  • Check in to a 3-star hotel in Lhasa for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Explore Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka

  • Visit Potala Palace in the morning. It is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, originally built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and later redesigned by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century.

  • After that, head to your next destinations: Sera Monastery and Norbulingka, located about 5 km north of Lhasa city.

Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel.

3
Day 03

Visit Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Market

  • Make an early morning visit to Drepung Monastery, considered the largest monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa. It was built in 1416 by Jamyang Choge.

  • After that, head towards Jokhang Temple, built by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century.

  • Visit Barkhor Market surrounding Jokhang Temple. You can do Kora with pilgrims and locals.

Overnight stay at the same hotel.

4
Day 04

Fly back to Kathmandu

  • Take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Lhasa.

  • Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kathmandu for an overnight stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation at the respective hotels on a BB basis

  • All transfers by private car

  • All sightseeing tours accompanied by a local tour guide

  • Necessary entrance fees

  • Tibet visa fees

What's Not Included

  • Airfare to/from Nepal

  • All airport taxes

  • Excess baggage charges

  • Beverages and expenses of a personal nature

  • Tips for guides, porters, and drivers

  • Personal insurance

Know before you go

  • Please note that this tour will be operated in English unless another language is specified. French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese-speaking guides are also available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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