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Take a 5-day history tour in Lhasa and discover the strong Buddhist culture of Lhasa, the Place of the Gods. Visit sites such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, along with the three biggest monasteries in Tibet: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Ganden Monastery. Be awed by the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture as you explore the city's most important spiritual and historic landmarks.
Inside, you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve, perhaps the single most venerated object in Tibet Buddhism.
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Day by day
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, your guide will greet you and take you to your hotel.
See the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Brahmaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river.
After arriving in Lhasa, take a rest and acclimatize. Feel free to go check out Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colour and get amazing photos of the Potala.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace, the Winter Palace of the Dalai Lama. It has been used since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet.
After lunch, head to Jokhang Temple, founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century, to promote the Buddhist religion. Inside, you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve, perhaps the single most venerated object in Tibet Buddhism.
Around the temple Barkhor street where you can Kora (circling the Barkor street) with pilgrims and locals and buy souvenirs.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
In the morning, visit Drepung Monastery, one of the “Great Three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. Ganden palace was used as Dalai Lama’s Palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala Palace.
Afternoon, visit the Sera Monastery; also one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples.
The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Today, drive to the Ganden Monastery. It is about 60 kilometres east of Lhasa and is one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa monasteries of Tibet, founded by the Great Tsongkhapa in 1409. The main sight is Serdang, which contains the Tomb of Tsongkhapa. Ganden Monastery is situated on the Wangpori Mountain with an elevation of 3800m above sea level. It is fascinating to trek Lingkor (circle) around the monastery.
See the Great Tsongkapa’s meditation cave and many religious figure statues, and the beautiful view of Lhasa Valley.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you onboard.
Where this trip takes you
Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor Street, Ganden Monastery on Wangpori Mountain
The route
The fine print
All necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)
Entrance fees for all attractions listed in the itinerary
Private transportation by comfortable van or minibus with an experienced local driver (gasoline included)
English-speaking Tibetan tour guide
4 nights of accommodation at a 3-star hotel
Meals as per itinerary (breakfast)
Pickup and drop-off from the airport or train station
Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L)
First aid kit
Liability travel insurance
Chinese visa
Lunches and dinners
Tips for the driver and tour guide
Please note that you are only allowed to enter Tibet with a Tibet Travel Permit. We will help you apply for the Tibet permit, but please make sure you have a passport valid for at least 6 months and a Chinese visa before booking.
Please book at least 20 days in advance because we need around 7-14 business days to process your Tibet permit. Any booking made after that time will not be confirmed.
You will receive the contact information in your confirmation voucher after booking so that you can send us your passport and Chinese visa details.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Lhasa.
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