WORLD HERITAGE & NATURE TOUR
4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS TOUR (FLY IN – FLY OUT)
TOUR NO: 002
If you want to savor the rich Tibetan culture and history but don’t have much time to spare, then this tour is tailored for you.
Lhasa, the most famous among Tibetan cities, was the capital of the first Tibetan emperor Songstan Gampo. The city of Lhasa lies on the north bank of the Lhasa river, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, at an altitude of 3,650meters. Covering an area of 544 sq kilometers, Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Excursion to one of the most beautiful places in Tibet, the Namtso Lake. In Tibetan, Namtso means ‘Heavenly Lake.’ It is one among the three holy lakes in Tibet. Namtso lake is at an altitude of 4,720m. It covers a vast area of about 757 square miles. The crystal-clear water of this lake and the scenic beauty of its surrounding are sure to leave you spellbound
Trip length: 5 days
Grade: sightseeing Tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Lhasa
Accommodation: hotel
Maximum altitude: 3,900m
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Itinerary |
Vehicle Use |
Meal |
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Arrive in Lhasa (3650m)We can arrange your arrival in Lhasa from any where. You can either join the trip from Kathmandu and fly to Lhasa or arrive Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian by Train or Fly. Your Tibetan guide will be there to greet you. After immigration formalities, you will be driven to Lhasa (3650 meters). |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Break fast |
Hotel |
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Lhasa / Sightseeing Potala Palace and Sera MonasteryAfter breakfast, you will set off to view the majestic Potala Palace, which towers above the city of Lhasa. You get to see an overwhelming array of intricate Tibetan murals, temples, stupas, and the tombs of the eight Dalai Lamas. After lunch, you will be taken on a visit to beautifully landscaped Sera monastery. At the monastery you can observe monks chanting and performing religious discourses. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Break fast |
Hotel |
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Lhasa / excursion to Drak Yerpa caves and Jokhang Tempel, Barkhor marketThe Drak Yerpa caves are about an hour’s drive to the northeast of Lhasa. Songtsen Gampo meditated and Padma Sambhava and several of his disciples. The site is strongly associated with Jowo Atisha and the early Kadampa masters. After Lunch we will visit the Jokhang temple provides yet another exciting and educative tour. Wandering around Barkhor market is another major highlight of the day. |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Break fast |
Hotel |
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04 |
Excursion to Namtso LakeToday you will be taken on an excursion to one of the most beautiful places in Tibet, the Namtso Lake. In Tibetan, Namtso means ‘Heavenly Lake.’ It is one among the three holy lakes in Tibet. Namtso lake is at an altitude of 4720 m. It covers a vast area of about 757 square miles. The crystal-clear water of this lake and the scenic beauty of its surrounding are sure to leave you spellbound |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Break fast |
Hotel |
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Depart LhasaYou will be driven to the airport in time to catch your flight home OR By Train to China |
Tourist Deluxe Van or Bus |
Break fast |
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Deluxe |
Deluxe |
Deluxe |
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LHASA |
Four Points Sheraton HTL |
Brahmaputra HTL |
Manasarovar HTL |
Tibet Snow Heaven |
Dekhang Hotel |
Heritage HTL |
Flora HTL OR Same |
