Lhasa roof of the world, the land of gods, the residence of Dalai Lama. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet autonomous region. It is located at the north bank of Kyichu and a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River at 3650 meters from sea level. Tibet have the earth higher plateau, also known as the roof of the world.
Our Lhasa short tour will give you to learn and know about Buddhism and idea about Lhasa city .
You will fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa or other part of China and visit the major places inside Lhasa city. During your days you will visit world heritage sites Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market place, and Sera Monastery the chance to explore the dramatic Monks debate on the Buddhist doctrines.
Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa
Arrive Lhasa either by train or flight, our guide will greet you and take you to your hotel. Tourists may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Bhamaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river on their way to Lhasa.
After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Stay overnight Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Visit Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, you can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house. Stay overnight Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery
In the morning ,you are going to visit Drepung monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung. Afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha. Stay overnight Lhasa
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa
Our guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on Board.