TB7D6N-BDLG-189
7 Days\6 Nights
The longer you stay in Tibet, the more unforgettable experiences you will get! It is impossible to spend weeks in Tibet, but it is highly recommended that you spend 7 days exploring the different features of Tibet - Tibetan Buddhism, local culture, friendly people, food, customs, mountains, lakes... Tibet is a place of natural beauty, rich traditions, and spiritual enlightenment, making it a fascinating destination for travelers from around the world.
Attractions:Not Included
Meal:Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport/railwaystation, your tour guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you get checked in. You will have the rest of the day and evening to rest and relax to become acclimatized to the higher altitude of Tibet.
Attractions:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Meal:Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the incredible Potala Palace – which has a long history and is an important gateway for sharing Tibetan architecture and culture with the world.
Then we will move on to the spiritually significant Jokhang Temple. It is an extremely revered and essential site in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. We'll stroll through Barkhor Street with its thriving local market where you can experience the historical lifestyle of Lhasa.
Attractions:Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery,Norbulingka Park
Meal:Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
Today features visits to 2 of the most important monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism – the Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Drepung Monastery is the biggest monastery in Tibet. It's a stunning sight that's perfect for taking memorable photos.
After Drepung, we will move on to the Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa.Many of its main halls still preserve ancient frescoes, showcasing their historical and artistic significance. Its main activity is sutra debating and is a traditional academic activity in which monks deepen their understanding, cultivate wisdom and pass on the Dharma by debating the contents of the Buddhist classics.
After that, you'll visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. It's like a stunning ancient building surrounded by a beautiful garden. Inside, you can discover many valuable historical items and treasures.
Attractions: Namtso Lake
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Gyangtse by private vehicle. On the way, you will first stop to visit the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, one of Tibet's three holy lakes, is surrounded by snowy mountains and icy peaks all year round. According to local legends, it is said to be the manifestation of a goddess.
During the journey, you will also enjoy the beautiful view of the snow-capped Karola Glacier.Upon arrival in Gangtse, we will help you check in to your hotel and have a short rest. You will then take a leisurely stroll through the old streets of Gyangtse Old Street, enjoying a different way of life and soaking in the serene atmosphere.
Attractions: Palchhor Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, New Palace of Panchen
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Over night in Shigatse
After breakfast, you will go to visit the Palcho Monastery first. is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist temple in Tibet, known as "the most beautiful temple in the snowy region". With its magnificent architecture and beautiful surroundings, the temple is one of the most important symbols of Tibetan culture and religion.
After the check-in at your hotel, you will proceed to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, which combines the traditional Tibetan architectural style with Buddhist influences. It is also home to a vast collection of valuable artifacts from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, representing different periods of history.
Not far from the Tashilhunpo Monastery, you will come to the New Palace of Panchen, which houses many precious historical items about Tibetan Buddhism.
Attractions:Enjoy the fascinating natural scenery along the way
Meal:Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa
Today you will be escorted back to your hotel in Lhasa. Tibet is a vast land full of mystery and ethnicity. It takes longer time to travel from one place to another, so if you explore further, you will spend a lot of time in the car. But enjoying the fascinating natural scenery along the way should make for an enjoyable trip.
Attractions:Not Included
Meal:Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Today you will have free time until your tour guide escorts you to the Lhasa airport for your departing train or flight from Lhasa.