Lhasa Tours - Journey of The Forbidden City

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Trip Duration

Trip Duration

4 days

Maximum Altitude

Maximum Altitude

3,650m/11,975ft at Lhasa

Trip Introduction:
Lhasa Tours - Journey of The Forbidden City is the journey to the most spiritual and political capital of Tibet. Lhasa is known as the forbidden city, which is also the central administrative station for Communist Chinese Government in the region. Lhasa has been kept away from foreign tourists and media for a long time. Heinrich Harrer's, “Seven Years in Tibet” gave the first idea of the city, its culture, traditions, and lifestyle to the western world.
 
Lhasa is home to some of the most ancient Buddhist cultures and traditions. Potato Palace(Winter Palace), Nobulingka(Summer Palace), Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, and Jokhang Temple are a few of the most revered and historical monuments to take a look at during the Tibet trip.
 
The Lhasa tour is aimed to introduce visitors to the intriguing details of Tibet and its old cultural and architectural wonders. You get a major chance to observe the nomadic lifestyle of remote Tibetan villages and mingle with them during the overland tour on the outskirts of Lhasa.

Day 01: Fly to Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft), 1 hour flight
Day 02: Sightseeing in Norbulinka, Sera, and Jokhang Temple
Day 03: Sightseeing in Potala palace and Dreprung Monastery
Day 04: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu, (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m/11,972ft), 1 hour Trans Himalayan flight
After breakfast, we will transfer to the International Airport for your flight to Lhasa, one of the most dramatic and scenic short flights in the world. Upon your arrival at Gonggor airport, we'll meet with our local Tibetan representatives who will assist you to transfer to Lhasa after an hour's drive. We will check in at the hotel upon arriving in Lhasa. The remaining time can be a complete leisure to relax and acclimatize at Lhasa. Overnight we will stay in a budget hotel in Lhasa on twin-sharing accommodation.
 
Day 02: Sightseeing in Norbulinka, Sera, and Jokhang Temple
We will take all of our time to explore the heart of Tibet, the holy and Forbidden City of Lhasa. We will explore Norbulinka Palace and the summer palace home for the 7th to the 14th Dalai Lama. We will also take a visit to the serene Sera Monastery, enjoy watching the monks animatedly debating the Buddhist scriptures and see the wonderful collection of ancient murals and statues as well as scriptures written in gold powder, wonderful scroll paintings, tapestries, and Thangka that can be seen throughout. The trip will further join the medieval bustle of pilgrims, worshippers, performers, and traders in and around Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet. We will follow the pilgrimage circuit along the ancient streets of the old town around Barkhor Bazaar and return back to the same hotel overnight.
 
Day 03: Sightseeing in Potala palace and Dreprung Monastery
We will explore the vast halls and chapels of the impressive Potala Palace, the former home of the Dalai Lamas and an awe-inspiring landmark that dominates the skyline over Lhasa. After visiting the Potala palace, we will then enjoy the solemnity of the holy Dreprung Monastery, once the largest monastery in the world and now the largest and richest monastery in Tibet. The monastery was founded in 1416 and is a place of study for many of the most learned lamas who enjoy the day. We will then return back to the hotel for the overnight stay.
 
Day 04: Departure from Lhasa
After breakfast, we will drive to Gonggor airport or a train station for your onward destination. If you are flying to Kathmandu, we'll pick up you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

 

Trip Cost Includes:

All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
First aid exclusive medical kit bag
All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Excludes:

Visa fees
International airfare to and from Tibet
Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner 
Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
Travel and rescue insurance
 


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The Visa is the key permit for every foreigner traveller who needs to apply for which the visitor is allowed to enter the Tibet and Lhasa. To get the permit, you must apply before 20 days with your passport so that you get permit and Chinese Visa.

The tibet tour costs around $400 USD to $500 USD which is about 4 days tour. The tour includes Lhasa City only, if you want the long trek, the costs also increases . The Everest Base Camp is climbed through the trail.

The old center of Lhasa is a magical place. Looking at the Tibetan pilgrims, walking their koras around the Jokhang Temple and Potato palace, the visit to Lhasa is worth.

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US $2075 per person

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