Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)

   • Arrive in Lhasa by air or train.
   • Meet your local Tibetan guide at the airport or train station.
   • Transfer to your hotel in Lhasa city.
   • Rest and allow your body to acclimatize to the high altitude.
   • Take an optional evening walk to explore the nearby area at a relaxed pace.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa.

2. Day 2: Lhasa City Exploration – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

   • Begin your city tour after breakfast.
   • Visit the majestic Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and an iconic symbol of Tibet.
   • Continue to the spiritual heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple, a revered pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists.
   • Explore the lively Barkhor Street, a traditional Tibetan market and devotional kora route surrounding the temple.
   • Immerse yourself in local life, shop for handicrafts, and observe Tibetan customs.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa.

3. Day 3: Monastic Heritage Tour – Drepung and Sera Monasteries

   • Drive to the Drepung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world and home to thousands of monks.

   • Explore the ancient chapels and gain insight into Tibetan monastic life.

   • In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, famous for its dramatic monk debate sessions held in the courtyard.

   • Observe the scholastic discipline and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

   • Return to the city and enjoy leisure time in the evening.

   Stay overnight in Lhasa.

4. Day 4: Day trip outside Lhasa City: Gaden Monastery & Drak Yerpa Retreat

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Drive toward east of Lhasa City around 70 Km to visit at Gaden monastery and Drak Yerpa retreat in afternoon

   • Return back to Lhasa in evening  

   Stay overnight in Lhasa.

5. Day 5: Departure from Tibet

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.
   • Transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport or the train station.
   • Depart for your next destination with unforgettable memories of Tibet.