Tibet Lhasa & Shigatse Tour

This itinerary is a guideline only and we will follow the itinerary as far as possible but due to weather conditions, health conditions, natural disasters and other unfavorable phenomenon your guide might decide to amend or skip the itinerary for your own safety. Your guide will help you at any time with providing information regarding conditions and safety during the treks.

Welcome to Lhasa airport. Upon arrival, our Tibet agent will welcome you to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and transfer you to the hotel by a private vehicle. Lhasa is situated on the north bank of Kyi-chu River means "Place of the Gods". Rest for the remaining time as acclimatization is mandatory in this high altitude city to conclude your tour easily.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lhasa.

After breakfast, we begin exploring Lhasa visiting the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces, better known as Winter Palace and Summer palace, respectively. Built-in the 17th century, Potala Palace provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama. Norbulingka Palace houses what is considered to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Traditional Hospital, which is the center for the treatment, training, research, and production of Tibetan medicine.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lhasa.

After breakfast, we visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Drepung Monastery, which was built in the 14th century, is the world’s largest monastery and believed to have sheltered around 10,000 monks in the past, but as of now, there has been quite a declination resulting in only a few hundred. The history, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan people are strongly concentrated and centered in this marvelous monastery. Sera Monastery is a preserved monastery of whitewashed walls and golden roofs. The main attraction to visit this monastery is to see the monks debating which is held from 3-5 pm every day apart from Sundays.

Jokhang Temple is another important sacred site that unravels more deep-seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni when he was twelve-years-old. We further stroll through Barkhor Bazaar (market). With its open-air stalls, shops, and crowds of pilgrims, it is the nerve center of Lhasa.

Accommodation: Overnight in Lhasa.

After breakfast, we begin today’s trip to Shigatse passing through the 5 km long wide Nimu valley along the Brahmaputra river. The valley contains the county seat and is the main agricultural area in the county. On reaching Shigatse, you have free time and go on strolling around the area or you can rest, relax and enjoy your time in the hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight in Shigatse.

After breakfast, we will visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the home of Panchen Lama, which was founded by Gendun Drup, the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447. The monastery is located on a hill at the center of Shigatse city, the second-largest city in Tibet. The meaning of Tashi Lhunpo in Tibetan is "all fortunes and happiness are gathered here.”. After visiting the monastery, we start our drive to Gyantse.

Accommodation: Overnight in Gyantse.

After breakfast, we visit the Palchoe monastery (also known as Pelkor Chode Monastery or Shekar Gyantse), Kumbum Pagoda Stupa (hailed as the "king of pagoda"), Phalkot Monastery and Gyantse Dzong, which is one of the best-preserved dzongs in Tibet.

After sightseeing, we drive to Lhasa. On the way, we can see huge glaciers tumbling down into the road as well as some excellent mountain vistas. Soon, we come across the Karo La Pass (5,045 m) on the roadside with its beautiful glaciers including the Karo la glacier. We cross the Khamba La Pass (4,794 m) with a brief stop to savor the beauty of the Yamdrok Tso Lake (Turquoise Lake), also known as Yamdrok Yumtso, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet and the beautiful Nazin Kang Sang glacier (7,252 m).

Accommodation: Overnight in Lhasa.

Have your breakfast early in the morning and our office representative will come to pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the airport regarding your flight time.

Have a safe journey onwards.

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Includes

	All airport pickups and drops.
	Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees.
	Twin sharing accommodation in respective hotels on B/B basis throughout the tour in Tibet.
	Tours and transfers with English speaking guide.
	All land transport in private vehicle.
	All government royalties and taxes.
	Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.

Excludes

	Personal Expense, Additional Food and drinks/ Beverage bills not included in the cost.
	Entrance fees at all heritage sites during sightseeing.
	Tipping (Tips).
	Travel Insurance.
	International Flights.
	Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels.
	Donation in temples, schools, monasteries etc.
	Personal Hiking gear, personal kits.
	Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind.
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Request Customised Trip

Includes

	All airport pickups and drops.
	Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees.
	Twin sharing accommodation in respective hotels on B/B basis throughout the tour in Tibet.
	Tours and transfers with English speaking guide.
	All land transport in private vehicle.
	All government royalties and taxes.
	Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.

Excludes

	Personal Expense, Additional Food and drinks/ Beverage bills not included in the cost.
	Entrance fees at all heritage sites during sightseeing.
	Tipping (Tips).
	Travel Insurance.
	International Flights.
	Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels.
	Donation in temples, schools, monasteries etc.
	Personal Hiking gear, personal kits.
	Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind.
	What’s not included in Includes.

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Tibet - Tibet Lhasa & Shigatse Tour (7 Days)

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