Explore Tibet: 5-Day from Lhasa to Shigatse in Lhasa
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Explore Tibet: 5-Day from Lhasa to Shigatse
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Fri
20 Sept
Sat
21 Sept
Sun
22 Sept
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Explore Tibet: 5-Day from Lhasa to Shigatse
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Next availability: Fri, 20 Sept
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USD 3,948.8
Highlights
This classic Tibet tour offers you opportunity to explore Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse. The attractions you will see are Potala Place, Jokhang Monastery, Yamdrok, Pelkhor Monastery, and Tashilumpo Monastery etc.
Itinerary
Arrival Lhasa
Yarlong Tsangpo River
Upon arrival Lhasa(3650m), the capital of Tibet, your guide will meet you at the arrival exit. On our way to hotel, you can enjoy the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo River.- AccommodationsLhasa Intercontinental Hotel or equivalent
Lhasa city tour
Potala Palace
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYour will visit Potala Palace this morning, the highlights of the Tibetan capital. The exotic palace has 13 stories and contains more than 1,000 rooms. Afterwards you will taste Tibetan lunch food at a local restaurant.Jokhang Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThen you will head for the visit to Jokhang Temple, which has a history more than 1300 years old, houses one of Tibet's most venerated images, a solid gold statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.Barkhor Street
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLater you will indulge into local people to walk around the Barkhor Street that is filled with thousands of pilgrims, shops and tea houses.- AccommodationsLhasa Intercontinental Hotel or equivalentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Lhasa-Yamdrok-Gyangtse-Shigatse (370km 8-9 hours)
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedToday you will drive to Gyangtse via Gampa La pass(4980m) which offers spectacular views of the Nojin Kangsang(7200m) snow ranges and Yamdrok, the turquoise lake (4400m). You can also view the amazing Karola glacier.Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will arrive in Gyangtse (4000m) this afternoon to visit the well-preserved Pelkhor Monastery that is famous for Kumbum Pagoda, which is situated besides Pelkhor with impressive 42.4 meters in height. Afterwards you will drive to Shigatse. On the way you will visit a local Tibetan family to know the daily life of Tibetan people.- AccommodationsShigatse Qomo Langzong Hotel or equivalentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Shigatse (3800m)
Tashilunpo Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter hotel breakfast, you will visit Panchen Lama's seat place, the great Tashilumpo Monastery, which is a big complex with hundreds of temples. Then you will wander around a local market to purchase some souvenirs.- AccommodationsShigatse Qomo Langzong Hotel or equivalentFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch
Shigatse
日喀则机场
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTransferred to Shagatse airport to catch your flight to your next destination, where the trip concludes. There is only one daily flight from Shigatse to Chengdu.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Local guide
Bottled water
Airport pickup and drop-off
Accommodation as per itinerary (half of room per person)
Lunch (3)
Breakfast (4)
Tibet permit
Transport by private vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
Dinners
Gratuities
Airfare
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Mailing address or hotel address in China before you fly to Lhasa is required, which we can mail you the Tibet Permit.
We need at least 15 days to issue your Tibet Permit, please book early, thanks.
Location
Address
Nyingchi, Nyingchi County, Tibet, China
Provider
SilkRoadTrips