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A short cultural tour of Lhasa - 04 Days

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Region : Tibet
Trip Duration : 04 Days
Max Altitude : 3650m / 8694ft
Starts at : Lhasa
Ends At : Lhasa
Trip Grade : Moderate
Meals : B|L|D on Tour, |B| in Kathmandu
Accommodation : Teahouse & Hotel
Transportation : Private Vehicle
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Travel to the roof of the world- Tibet and explore the ancient and medieval times monuments inside its capital, Lhasa. Also meet the locals and at the end of the short cultural tour of Lhasa admire the city.

Lhasa, one of the highest altitude settlements in the world is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region of PRC. Also known as Roof of the World or World’s Highest Plateau Tibet holds the huge religious and historical significance attached to Tibetan Buddhism. Literally “Lhasa” means the place of Gods and cultural tour of Lhasa, which is the mega destination in itself is probably one of the meaningful holidays.

During the short cultural tour of Lhasa with 32, we would take you to the most significant sites inside the Tibetan Captial. Our cultural tour of Lhasa covers, majestic Potala Palace, bustling Barkhor Square, a temple with the demoness underneath- the Jhokhang Temple and three large Gelugpa Monasteries Ganden, Sera and Deprung. 

The cultursl sightseeing tour of Lhasa and its prominent sites are insightful enough to better understand the religious values of Tibetans and the rich history of the Tibet itself. Moreover, the short cultural tour of Lhasa with 32 offers the wonderful opportunity to interact with the natives of Tibet, which is truly an unique experience. 

Trip Highlights
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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival to Lhasa; Evening walk in Barkhor Square

On your arrival at Gongar Airport, we will cordially recieve you at the airport. From the airport, the private vehicle will escort you to the to the hotel. During the drive towards Lhasa, we see a beautiful temple on the north of the highway and at its rear towards east we get to see a beautifully carved statue of Buddha. The cultural sightseeing tour of Buddha kicks off right away. We arrive to Lhasa and get transferred into our hotel. In the evening we set off to stroll the lively Barkhor Square. Witness the Tibetan culture at its best at Barkhor Square, which is the perfect place for street photography in Lhasa. Overnight in the hotel at Lhasa.


Day 2Sightseeing tour of Sera, Ganden and Deprung Monasteries

Today we begin to the cultural sightseeing tour of Lhasa. Early morning we drive to the west of Lhasa, where we explore the largest monastery in Tibet, The Deprung Monastery. Considered the most important Gelugpa Monastery, the Deprung Monastery lies in the foothills of Mt. Gambo Utse 3 miles away from the city. Deprung Monastery is famous for the Shoton festival that unveils the huge thanka of Buddha. Then we explore Ganden Monastery. One of the oldest and the largest monasteries in Tibet that sits atop the six Gelugpa temples of Tibet, Ganden monastery is 47 km far from the city.The final destination for day’s cultural sightseeing tour in Lhasa after the lunch is Sera Monastery. The monastery represents the yellow hat sect of Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhism. Lying on the foothill of Tatipu Hill, the monastery has scriptures written in gold powder, extraordinary statues, and unparalleled murals that represent the sacred Gelugpa Buddhism. You can participate in the religious debate at Sera, which happen every weekdays between 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We make sure your visit Sera Monastery on the weekdays. The day’s sightseeing tour of Lhasa ends and you drive back to hotel in the city.


Day 3Sightseeing tour of Jhokhang Temple and Potala Palace; Evening walk in the Barkhor Square

The sightseeing tour of Lhasa continues. Today we visit Jhokhang Temple and Potala Palace. To visit the Jokhang Temple, we walk through the busy streets of Barkhor Square. We follow the street especially designed for the visitors, where we can see lots of traditional artworks all the way to Jhokhang. UNESCO enlisted World Heritage Site under Potala Palace, Jhokhang Temple is at the center of the town. Four- storey wooden monument with the golden top, Jhokhang Temple’s architectural designs represent the ones of Tang Dynasty. We will thoroughly explore this ultimate pilgrimage destination in Tibet. Then, we set off to explore the most important site in Lhasa, the majestic Potala Palace. Set atop the Red Hill at the elevation of 3765m, the Potala Palace has the religious as well as historic significance in Tibet. After the sightseeing tour of Jhokhang Temple and Potala Palace we return to our hotel. Then you have a free time to spend few hours on your. Walk around Barkhor Square, revisit the Potala Palace Region in the evening or hunt souvenirs- the choice is yours. At the end of the day, your sightseeing tour of Lhasa officially ends.


Day 4Depart Lhasa

As per your flight or train schedule, we will transfer you to the airport or train station on time. Hope you had a wonderful sightseeing tour of Lhasa with Access Nepal. Have a safe journey and hope to see you again.

Include / Excludes

Price Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop
  • 2 nights accommodation in Apsara Hotel, Kathmandu or Similar - 3 Star Standard (Breakfast Included)
  • 2 nights accommodation in Hotel Batika, Pokhara or Similar - 3 Star (Breakfast Included)
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu transfer on a Deluxe Tourist Bus
  • Pokhara-Siwai Drop and Siwai-Pokhara Pickup on a private vehicle
  • 6 nights accommodation in Local Tea Houses during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
  • Accompany of Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the entire trip. (Trained in First-Aid and Emergency Evacuation)
  • One porter for every two clients (13 Kg luggage per person)
  • A cup of tea/coffee (three times a day) and seasonal fruits after dinner on the trek
  • Attach bathrooms and hot showers wherever available
  • Trekking permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for the trek.
  • First-Aid box with medicines (Carried and handle by the guide)
  • All applicable government charges

Complementaries

  • Farewell dinner in a fine restaurant in Kathmandu
  • Certificate of Adventure after the completion of the trek.
  • Chlorine solution/tablets for water purification on the trek
  • Free service of borrowing Down Jacket and Sleeping bags, (rated up to - 20 degrees Celsius)
  • Arrangements for Emergency Helicopter evacuation services (paid by your Travel insurance company)

Price Excludes

  • Nepal Visa and International air-tickets
  • Travel Insurance - must cover helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, and Trip Cancellation charges (Compulsory)
  • Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast and farewell dinner
  • Personal equipment and other expenses such as beverages, confectionaries, laundries, etc.
  • Extra meals, extra porterage service (if you need), Wi-Fi, charging of your electronic devices, etc.
  • Tips to your guide, porters, driver and other field staff as a token of appreciation
  • Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “Trip Includes” list
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