5-Day Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake Tour

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IDEAL LENGTH

5 Days

BEST TIME TO GO

Dec - Oct

PRICE

From USD 1200 per person

Trip Overview

This tour gives you the best of Tibet in one trip. In Lhasa, you’ll visit iconic sites like the majestic Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple, lively Barkhor Street, and the great Drepung and Sera Monasteries. The journey also takes you to the breathtaking Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes, sitting at 4,400 meters. There, you’ll enjoy stunning views of holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar and see the rich pasturelands of local herders.

Price Includes

  • All mentioned activities, excluding the optional ones
  • Comfortable private transfers
  • 4 nights in handpicked 4-star standard accommodations
  • 4 breakfasts & 1 welcome dinner
  • Professional English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Day 1Lhasa - Arrival

After arriving in Lhasa, local tour guide will welcome you at the airport/train station, then transfer the guests to the hotel. Acclimatize the high altitude in the hotel.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Boutique Accommodation

Meals:None

Day 2Lhasa City, Potala Place and Barkhor Street

The tour will begin from UNESCO World Heritage site – Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It’s situated at 12,139 feet above sea level. It’s a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts. Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Next to the temple there is Bakhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Boutique Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast,dinner

Day 3 Monasteries in Lhasa, Dadong village family visit and Sera

In the morning, we’ll take you to the traditional Dadong Village, a place that’s truly off the beaten path. Experience authentic Tibetan culture with a visit to the local monastery and a warm family visit in the village.

In the afternoon, we explore the historic Sera Monastery, founded in 1419. Make sure to stay for the can’t-miss event: the monks’ lively and fascinating debate session that starts around 3 PM.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Boutique Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 4Yamdrok Lake

Today, we have to drive from Lhasa to Gyantse. On the way, you will pass over the Gampala pass (4790 m),and tourists will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso Lake (4400m). The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountain and in the distance you have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa. Then drive back to Lhasa.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Boutique Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 5Lhasa - Departure

After breakfast, we’ll provide a courtesy transfer to the airport or train station, ensuring your journey concludes as smoothly as it began. Your adventure ends here, but the memories will stay with you.

Accommodation:None

Meals:Breakfast

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