Embark on an enriching journey through the Cultural Lhasa Tibet tour – 4 Nights 5 Days. Delve into its rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Explore iconic sites like Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace, once homes to the Dalai Lama. Wander through bustling markets, savor Tibetan, and uncover hidden gems like Ganden Monastery and more on your 5-day Lhasa extended tour. Unforgettable experiences await!
Morning you will fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan Ranges to the capital of Tibet. “Lhasa”.Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650 Mt, is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means “Place of the Gods”, the residence of the Dalai Lama., on arrival you will be met by the local representative and transferred to your respective hotel. (60 km/1hr). Full rest in the afternoon to acclimatize. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast, you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, and & Norbulinka. Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Norbulingka meaning ‘Treasure Park’ covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man-made garden in Tibet. After sightseeing, you will be transferred to the hotel for your Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa, Sera setting is one of Lhasa’s prettiest monasteries. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here and was virtually extinguished by the Chinese. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet’s most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Barkhor Market place, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. After Sightseeing, you will be transferred to the hotel for your Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast, drive to Ganden Monastery; Explore around and back to Lhasa also visit Tibetan Medical Institute if time permits. Afternoon free for shopping or other activities on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.
Transfer to airport to connect return flight.