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6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour
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6 Days Lhasa Shigatse
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6 Days Lhasa Shigatse
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Highlights
An exhilarating journey to Lhasa and Shigatse, two of the largest cities in Tibet, plus a scenic road trip via Tibetan nomad-inhabited region to sacred Namtso Lake(4,718m), the world’s highest saline lake; the 8-day Tibet tour will give feast your eyes with the best alpine view of central Tibet and leave you awful lots of chances to sample distinct local culture and customs in various regions of Tibet.
As a prestigious local Tibet travel agency with 8000+ global travelers annually, we offer you a 100% guarantee to get your Tibet permit for free. Since we are the only local Tibet travel agency, with offices and staff in Lhasa, Kathmandu, and Chengdu, you can count on us to get all the travel formalities to enter Tibet from all direction, including from Kathmandu and other inland Chinese cities.
Itinerary
Lhasa Arrival
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeWhen you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Potala Palace
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedToday's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.Jokhang Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.Barkhor Street
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAround the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner - Welcome dinner at local Tibetan resturant
Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family. Notice: We will not go to Drepung Monastery and go to Dadong Village instead.Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfastLunch - Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse 360 km
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .Karo La Glacier
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLater, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass;Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa
1 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress. After one and a half hours of driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).- AccommodationsOvernight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast
Shigatse to Lhasa 280 km
Tashilunpo Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery; you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future god) in the world. The monastery itself is abiding place for the successive Penchen LamasThen. Then we are expected to follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa, and the guide will get you transferred to your hotels.- AccommodationsOvernight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 starFood And DrinksBreakfast
Lhasa Departure
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeYou have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Liability travel insurance
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Airport pick up and drop off
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast (5)
All hotels based on twin-sharing , breakfasts
Tibet Handy Map
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
Tibet travel permit and other necessary permits needed.
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Drinking water provided during the trip
platform service fee.
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
NOT INCLUDED
Tips to driver and tour guide
All lunches and dinners
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Customer reviews
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
Location
Address
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Provider
Tibet Vista