Day 01 :
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Kathmandu to Lhasa by air: Morning transfer to Kathmandu Airport for Departure to Lhasa.
This one hour Trans Himalayan Flight will
give you an opportunity to have an aerial
view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan
Peaks (Weather permitting). Arrive Gonggar
Airport around 14.00 hrs. (Local time)
Tibetan guide will welcome you at airport
and assistance you immigration process and
transfer to Lhasa city (11,850 ft.), which
is check-in at selected Hotel – Rest day |
Day 02 : |
Sightseeing in Lhasa: Morning visit Jokhang
Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in
Tibet and also to Barkhor Street, Bazaar
famous for Tibetan Handicrafts and Antiques.
Afternoon visit to Sera Monastery, the
second largest Monastery in Tibet. |
Day 03 : |
Lhasa-Gyantse by road:
Breakfast at hotel
and depart for Gyantse, the fortress City,
which is about 8 hours drive from Lhasa.
Picnic Lunch will be served by the side of
the Lake Yamdrok Tso, also known as the
Turquoise Lake. Over night in a hotel.
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Day 04 : |
Gyantse-Xigatse by road:
Morning visit to Kumbum Pagoda, one of the best architectural
work in Tibet. After Lunch in Gyantse Hotel,
depart for Xigatse (12,600 ft.) which is
about a 3 hours drive from Gyantse. Over
night Hotel. |
Day 05 : |
Xigatse/Lhasa by road: Morning visit to Tashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the great
Panchen Lama and the largest Monastery in
the region of Xigatse. And drive back to
Lhasa. Picnic Lunch will be served en route. |
Day 06 : |
Sightseeing in Lhasa:
Morning visit Potala
Palace, one of the wonders in the World.
Afternoon visit Norbulingka former summer
palace of the Dalai Lamas. |
Day 07 : |
Sightseeing in Lhasa: Morning visit Drepung
Monastery, the largest Monastery in Tibet,
and a Carpet Making Factory en route.
Afternoon visit to Tibetan Hospital and
shopping in Barkhor Street. |
Day 08 : |
Drive to
airport and fly to Kathmandu or to Chengdu
for onward journey to China. |