Explore Lhasa Tour

You show up at the Gonggar Airport in Lhasa, Tibet’s administrative capital, and probably the most noteworthy city on the planet. If you onboard the flight into Lhasa from Nepal, you will appreciate an hour of stunning perspectives on The Himalayas on what is viewed as one of the most lovely air courses on the planet. Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, our representative welcomes you. We advise you to rest and relax for the rest of the day to acclimate to the height and limit height ailment, as Lhasa has a rise of around 3,600 m (11,800 ft) and lies in the focal point of the Tibetan Plateau with the encompassing mountains ascending to 5,500 m (18,000 ft). Therefore, the air just in Lhasa just contains 68 percent oxygen. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa.

Lhasa, which implies the “place of the gods”, is additionally the religious capital of Tibet, where Buddhist Guru Padmasambhava is said to have mystically nailed down the earth demoness and established the foundation of the Jokhang Temple over her heart. The tour visits the Potala Palace, which was the main residence of the Dalai Lama and is presently a gallery and a World Heritage Site. The structure estimates 400 meters east-west and 350 meters north-south, with inclining stone dividers that have copper filled into the foundation to help it against earthquakes. The castle has thirteen stories containing more than 1,000 rooms, 10,000 altars, and around 200,000 sculptures, and is arranged at 117 meters (384 ft) on the head of Marpo Ri, the “Red Hill”, rising in excess of 300 m (around 1,000 ft) altogether over the valley floor. It is grand and gives an amazing perspective on the valley. 

Next, we visit the Norbulingka Palaces, which was worked by the seventh Dalai Lama and served both as an authoritative center and religious center, was additionally the summer royal residence of the Dalai Lama. Additionally a World Heritage site, the royal residence has what is viewed as the biggest man-made nursery in Tibet. Next, we visit the Tibet Museum, the official historical center of Tibet, which has a perpetual assortment of around 1000 relics identified with the social history of Tibet. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa. 

Early in the morning, we drive to Ganden Monastery, one of the “incredible three” Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, Ganden Monastery is situated at the head of Wangbur Mountain at a height of 4,300m. Ganden Monastery has very delicate and fine wall paintings and models, with in excess of two dozen significant houses of prayer with enormous Buddha sculptures. The monastery additionally houses ancient artifacts that had a place with Tsongkhapa, including his burial chamber. It additionally has an armor suit improved with jewels worn by Emperor Qianlong, which was presented to the monastery as a contribution to Tsong Khapa, the originator of the Gelug order. Afterward, we drive to Drayerpa Cave situated in a lovely valley with a shocking scene, that has in excess of 30 caverns for Lamas who wish to meditate. Later in the evening, we drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.

Today we will visit the Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Barkhor Bazaar, and Jokhang Temple. The Drepung Monastery, which was underlying the fourteenth century, is accepted to have shielded around 10,000 priests before. The set of experiences, culture, and religious beliefs of the Tibetan public are emphatically gathered and focused in this glorious monastery. The Sera Monastery is a monastery that is preserved with white-washed walls and brilliant golden rooftops. Jokhang Temple is another significant sacred site of Lhasa that unwinds the secrets of Tibetan Buddhism. Afterward, we walk around the Barkhor Bazaar (market). With its open-air stalls, shops, and a horde of travelers, it is the focal point of Lhasa. Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa.

Takeoff day; you can finish your very late shopping. And then our representative will transfer you to the airport.