With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor Street full of stalls selling prayer wheels and turquoise, Muslim traders, thangka workshop.
The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the ancient and holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa which is famous as the biggest Stupa in Nepal which was once the main trade route for two Himalayan countries Tibet and Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa which is at the small hilltop also known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is once the royal palace of Nepal.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and passport collection for Tibet Visa application
With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor
- Our airport representative assists you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to h...
- Our airport representative assists you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel, passport collection for Tibet visa application, rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel
- Meals not included
- Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight , Kathmandu
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Day 2
Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
- After breakfast our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfer you to the UNE...
- After breakfast our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfer you to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Pashupatinath Temple the holy place of Hindu religions, Swayambhunath and Boudanath Stupa one of the ancient Stupa which is the holy place of both Buddhist and Hindu followers and Kathmandu durbar square, one of the ancient capital of Nepal and regarded as one of the cultural and political hub of the Kathmandu valley and transfer to hotel
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu
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Day 3
Nagarkot sunrise, sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Passport distribution
- Early morning wake up call and drive to Nagarkot for sunrise of snowcapped mountains with p...
- Early morning wake up call and drive to Nagarkot for sunrise of snowcapped mountains with packed breakfast and on the way sightseeing of UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Bhaktapur Durbar Square(ancient art and architecture) and Changu Narayan Temple (considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal) and transfer to hotel
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu
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Day 4
Arrival in Lhasa
- Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to hotel. From Lhasa Airp...
- Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, usually takes about 1.5hrs; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After transferred to hotel, the rest of the day you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. The first day’s well-rest is crucial to acclimatize high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not to shower if you can help it. For our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfer, please check the Inclusions for the information of our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfers.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★
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Day 5
Lhasa Suburb Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
- Today you will visit totally 2 attractions in Lhasa suburb. In the morning, we will arrange...
- Today you will visit totally 2 attractions in Lhasa suburb. In the morning, we will arrange you to see Drepung Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery. You will stay long hour on sightseeing today under the fierce sun of Tibet, do arm yourself with sunglasses/ hat/ sunscreen. Also a welcome dinner will be held tonight to introduce you to the whole gang that you are going to travel with. We have customers from all over the world. Shall be fun to meet people from different countries, culture and background. Located about 8km west of central Lhasa, Drepung Monastery was once one of the world’s largest monasteries. The word Drepung literally translates as ‘rice heap’, a reference to the huge numbers of white monastic buildings that once piled up on the hill side. Sera Monastery is located in the northern suburb of Lhasa City. The monastery was named Sera which mean wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when the monastery was built. From of Mon ~ Fri, every afternoon, you’ll be able to see monks debating at Sera Monastery.
- Meals included: breakfast, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★
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Day 6
Lhasa City Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
- This morning, visit Potala Palace. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and it is t...
- This morning, visit Potala Palace. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and it is the highest palace in the world! At the top the palace called golden roofs; you can have a bird-eye view of the whole of Lhasa. In the distance there are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple. Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. You'll find that many Pilgrims pray before the monastery. The circuit around it called Barkhor Street, a famous local handmade crafts market, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★
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Day 7
Departure from Lhasa
- Your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour ends today. After breakfasts, you will be free f...
- Your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour ends today. After breakfasts, you will be free for the morning. Our staff will collect you at your hotel to transfer to Lhasa Airport/Railway.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu
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Day 8
Kathmandu free
- The day is free for you. You can explore Kathmandu on your own or go for shopping. You can ...
- The day is free for you. You can explore Kathmandu on your own or go for shopping. You can also book Massage and Ayurveda Treatment with us.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu
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Day 9
Final departure
- Our representative assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airpor...
- Our representative assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation not included
Breakfast
Dinner
All pick up and drop services
All entrance fees as applicable
Luxurious vehicle during sightseeing
Accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu
Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB);
Meal: 3 Breakfasts & 1 Welcome Dinner
Lodgings: 3 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★
Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first & last day
Free Lhasa Airport pick-up at 12:30pm or 15:30pm from Lhasa Airport on first day
Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in itinerary;
Experienced local English-speaking tour guide for Tibet
Food & lodgings for guide & driver
Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express)
Round airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa
China visa fee
If your flight isn’t within our free service time, USD 60/vehicle/time
Optional sights
Super-fast express delivery of Tibet Entry Permit
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters
Gratuities for guide & driver, about CNY 50/day for each of them in Tibet
Nepal Travel Visa
International airfares to and from Kathmandu
Tips
Personnel expenses
Travel insurance