Explore Lhasa
Destination: Utsang, Lhasa (the autonomous region of Tibet)
Trip length:11 Days | Starts from: Xining | Ends in: Lhasa
Tour type: historical and culture
The main attractions on this trip:
- Kubum; the birthplace of Tsongkhapa
- 24hr train ride experience on the Tibetan Plateau
- Explore Lhasa; the capital city of Tibet
- Potala; the world heritage and great Palace
- Norbulinka; the summer place for H.H Dalai Lama.
- Jokhang temple; the heart of Lhasa city where millions of Tibetans pay homage and for pilgrimage
- Sera and Drebpong; two of Tibet’s largest monasteries in Tibet
- Gadan monastery; where Tsongkhapa developed his famous theory called ”Lamrm Chenmo” The great treaties of the stages to enlightenment”
- Gyantse; most guide books tell about
- Shigatse; the seat of Panchen Lama and Tashi Lhunpho monastery
Gadan monastery showing its Shalthang Chemo (Grand Thangkha display)
itinerary
What's included in the price?
Maps
D01. Arrival in Xining
D02. Visit Kubum monastery-evening leave catch train to Lhasa
D03. Lhasa. Arrival at Lhasa
D04. Visit Potala Palace and Norbulinka
D05. Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar.
D06. Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
D07. Lhasa-Gandan monastery – return to Lhasa
D08. Gyangtse–en route visit Yamdork Yumtso Lake- Palkhor Chode, Dzong Fort,visit
D09. Shigatse- visit Tashilunpo monastery.
D10. Lhasa- Driver back to lhasa
D11. Exit
- Airport picking up
- Train Ticket from Xining to Lhasa.
- Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
- All necessary Tibet travel permits.
- All accommodations, based on double occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on a twin sharing basis. Guesthouse or tent in remote areas.
- Meals, as noted in the itinerary.
- Admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary.
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes.
What's excluded in this price?
- China visa.
- Train ticket or airfare leaving Tibet.
- Sightseeing is not listed in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (all lunches and dinners).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
- Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Single room supplement.{/xtypo_list}