• Trip Grade Easy
  • CountryTibet

Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is a destination rich in spiritual history, breathtaking landscapes, and Tibetan culture. A tour of Lhasa typically focuses on its unique religious sites, ancient monasteries, and cultural landmarks. This beautiful city is situated at a height of over 3600m; Lhasa is renowned for its majestic temples, monasteries, and palaces. The iconic Potala Palaces, once a winter residence of the Dalai Lama, stand as a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding city and mountains. The Jokhang Temple, another significant pilgrimage site, draws devotees from globally with a revered Buddha and a vibrant atmosphere.

A tour to Lhasa provides a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural soul of Tibet, where every corner tells the story of devotion, resilience, and timeless beauty. Nepal is the gateway for trekkers from India and Europe, and every year a great number of trekkers visit Lhasa through Nepal. It is an adventurous journey in Tibet, where you will experience a new cultural destination all the time. This tour is considered as the cultural and natural exploration in Tibet, where you will experience Tibetan culture, art, and architecture in Tibet. It will be an eyewitness to the local market and learn about the history of Tibet.

Highlights:

  • Focuses on its unique religious sites, ancient monasteries, and cultural landmarks
  • Renowned for its majestic temples, monasteries, and palaces
  • Visit iconic Potala Palaces, once a winter residence of the Dalai Lama
  • Adventurous journey in Tibet, experience a new cultural destination
  • Experience Tibetan culture, art, and architecture
  • Eyewitness to the local market and learn about the history of Tibet
Itinerary

The Lhasa Tour offers a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural heart of Tibet, where every corner tells a story of devotion, resilience, and timeless beauty.

Trip Plan
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You will be greeted by our company representative at the airport, who will guide you to the hotel for check-in. If you arrive in Nepal before 9 am, we will assist with the visa application, and you will spend the night in Kathmandu.

  • Max Altitude: 1350m
  • Accommodation: Hotel

We’ll start the day with the morning Aarati at Pashupatinath. After the Aarati, we’ll have breakfast and begin our day tour, visiting the Guheswari Temple and Jal Narayan. In the late afternoon, after exploring around Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to the hotel to spend the night.

  • Max Altitude: 1350m
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel

On the second day of sightseeing in Kathmandu, we’ll visit Doleshwor Mahadev Temple. After exploring Doleshwor, we’ll head to Saga, where you’ll see the largest statue of Lord Shiva. Following our visit to Saga, we’ll return to the hotel. On the third day, we’ll apply for the visa, receive it, and get ready for the Lhasa Tour.

  • Max Altitude: 1350m
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel

Once you arrive at Lhasa airport, you’ll be greeted by our representative, who will guide you to the hotel for check-in and allow you to rest. Tibet sits at an altitude of 4,380m above sea level, so it’s advisable to rest and drink plenty of water to prevent altitude sickness.

  • Max Altitude: 3600m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel

We will start our Lhasa Tour by visiting Potala Palace, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. While exploring the Potala Palace, you’ll be captivated by its rooms, halls, chapels, and the grandeur of this beautiful palace. After finishing our visit to Potala Palace, we’ll head to Drepung Monastery. In the 17th century, Drepung Monastery was one of Tibet’s wealthiest monasteries, home to thousands of monks at its peak. After exploring, we’ll return to the hotel and spend the night in Lhasa.

  • Max Altitude: 3600m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel

On the second day in Lhasa, we will visit Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, offering stunning views of the highland lake. Once we’ve explored the lake, we’ll return to Lhasa. After reaching Lhasa, we’ll visit the Tibet Museum, where you can learn about ancient cultural relics, Buddhist statues, Thangkas, ancient books, and more. After the museum visit, we’ll return to the hotel and spend the night.

  • Max Altitude: 3600m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel

From Lhasa, we will take a flight to Kathmandu. After landing in Kathmandu, our company representative will greet you and guide you to the hotel for check-in, where you will spend the night.

  • Max Altitude: 1350m
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel

Our representatives will drop you off at Kathmandu airport for your onward journey.

  • Meals: Breakfast
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