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Introduction
Our private 5 day Lhasa tour is designed to give you an
intimate knowledge of the lands, culture, and people of Tibet. We not only present the best of Tibet to you but also
an authentic cultural experience for you. One free day in Lhasa let
you explore Tibet in your own way.
Lhasa, most popularly known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number
one tourist destination in Tibet. Potala Palace is a UNESCO world heritage and features an overwhelming array of intricate murals,
temples, stupas, tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas, exquisite Tibetan Mandalas and other relics of Tibetan history.
Jokhang temple, lying 2 km to the east, is another Tibetan religious site. If you wish to glimpse into Tibetan culture,
what could be more insightful than exploring Barkhor markets! As you wander around the markets, you witness Tibetan arts, culture,
custom and tradition. With so much to see and explore in Lhasa, this will truly be an unforgettable experience.
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lhasa (3650m,
12000ft)
You will be met at Gonggar Airport by your Tibetan guide with a "khata"
(a traditional ceremonial white scarf for good luck) and a warm greeting
- Tashi Delek.
A 1.5-hour drive along the beautiful Lhasa River leads you to Lhasa, lying at an altitude of 3650 meters
(12000ft). It’s advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa’s altitude.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa
After breakfast, your experienced guide will take you to the
purchase the Potala Palace entrance ticket. Due to the visitor
restriction, small group tourists must be present and show ID to
purchase tickets. A morning stroll clockwise around the Palace gives
you the first chance to experience the Tibetan culture. Streams of
people circle the Palace, saying prayers, twirling their praying
wheels and talk to each other. After lunch you will visit SERA
MONASTERY, you are introduced to the important aspects of Buddhism.
If you are lucky, you are able to witness the monks debating
assembly. Late afternoon and evening, you will be busied wandering around
the famous BARKHOR MARKETS or observing the crowd at the balcony of
a bar. Enjoy a Tibetan dinner and a traditional Tibetan dance show.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa
On this day you get more acquainted with the mystiques of Lhasa. In the morning after breakfast, you will set off to view
the majestic POTALA PALACE towering above city of Lhasa. We
specifically arrange the famous Potala Palace to be on your third
day in Lhasa because there are a lot of steps to climb. Trust us,
you will get out of breath without proper acclimatization. You will
immerse yourself in array of intricate Tibetan murals, temples,
sculptures and tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas. The POTALA PALACE
was first built in the 6th century and rebuilt in the 13th century..
After lunch, you will visit the most sacred shrine in Tibet -
Jokhang Temple. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor - a maze of
narrow cobbled streets with stalls of Tibetan merchandise and
souvenirs.
Day 4: A
free day in Lhasa
A day of leisure in which you are free to explore Lhasa further, revisit
your favorite monastery or simply sit in a café overlooking the
Barkor, watching the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang,
or stopping to peruse the merchandise at the stalls lining the
route.
There is also the option of an additional tour to places such as the
Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery.
Note: You also have the option to choose one of our one day excursions:
Lhasa-Gandan Monastery-Lhasa, Lhasa-Namtso lake-Lhasa or Lhasa-Yamdrok
Lake-Lhasa
Day
5: Depart Lhasa
You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home.
For further enquiry please feel free to mail us at: enquiry@AccessTibet.com |
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