3-Night Holy City Lhasa Group Tour
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3-Night Holy City Lhasa Group Tour
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Sun
21 Dec
Sun
28 Dec
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3-Night Holy City Lhasa Group Tour
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NZD 1,030
Highlights
Welcome to the sunlight city of Lhasa! This tour offers:
1. A unique experience of rich Tibetan Buddhism and culture.
2. Close interactions with local pilgrims and monks/lamas.
3. Abundant sunshine throughout the day!
Itinerary
Lhasa arrival
Lhasa
Admission Ticket FreeArrive in Lhasa by flight or train, and your Tibetan guide will greet you outside the airport or train station, then transfer you to your hotel in the downtown area. Note: * Free train station pick-up service is available throughout the day. * Free Airport Pick-up: We offer four scheduled arrival pick-up shuttles from the airport to Lhasa city at 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:30 PM.- AccommodationsStay overnight at Banak Shol Hotel or a similar standard 3-star hotel.
Lhasa Monasteries Day - Excursion to Drepung & Sera Monasteries
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDrepung Monastery is a Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect monastic college, which was once the world's largest monastery, historically housing 7,700 monks. It also served as the seat of the Government prior to the Potala Palace.Sera Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedSera Monastery is renowned for its Buddhist philosophical debate practice (3-5pm available from Mon. to Sat.) The clapping sounds and aggressive expressions of the monks during these debates are well worth seeing. Additionally, the sand mandala inside the chapel is a significant attraction.- AccommodationsStay overnight at Banak Shol Hotel or a similar standard 3-star hotel.Food And DrinksDinner - You will have a welcome dinner with your fellow group members tonight.
Lhasa city Highlights - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Potala Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning start your Lhasa city highlight tour to visit Potala Palace. It is most renowned as the residence of the lineage of Dalai Lamas (Avalokiteshvara), though the massive structure contains a small world within itself. It was first built by 33rd ruler of his dynasty, King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century, but still is in surprisingly good repair because of continual rejuvenation projects.Jokhang Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen proceed to visit Jokhang temple, it is the most scared building in Tibetan Buddhism, located in the heart of Lhasa old town. It is the most sought after pilgrimage destination for all Tibetans.Barkhor Street
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Barkhor Street, a renowned Kora (holy walking path) encircling the Jokhang Temple, is constantly bustling with Tibetan faithful. Visitors will discover the unique experience of mingling with local pilgrims along Barkhor Street. It also serves as a vibrant shopping district, offering the perfect opportunity to purchase gifts for your loved ones. Following your sightseeing adventures, join your guide at one of Lhasa's most vibrant Tibetan sweet tea houses. Here, you can enjoy sipping traditional Tibetan sweet tea while sitting among local Tibetans. Your guide will provide valuable insights into Tibetan social dynamics and daily life, offering a deeper understanding of the culture.- AccommodationsStay overnight at Banak Shol Hotel or a similar standard 3-star hotel.
Lhasa departure
Lhasa Railway Station
Admission Ticket Free* Lhasa train station for departure, which is complimentary today. * Free Airport Drop-off at Specific Times: We offer three scheduled departure shuttles from Lhasa city to Lhasa airport at 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.
What's included
INCLUDED
Bottled drinking water provided per person daily
3 nights twin/double sharing room at 3 star hotel, daily breakfast included
Transfer via A/C tourist vehicle with licensed driver, 5-17-seat based on the group size
All required Tibet permits and travel documents per this itinerary
Dinner
Local Tibetan guide fluent in English that is certified by the state tourism build
Welcome Tibetan dinner on Day 1 or 2
NOT INCLUDED
Single room supplement fee if requests a single room alone at the hotels
Lunches and dinners are not specified
Air/train tickets into and out of Lhasa
Tips to the guide and driver, tip as you wish
Personal expenses
Entrance tickets to attractions
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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 to allow the tour operator sufficient time to obtain your Tibet Permit. If you are flying to Lhasa, the original permits will be sent by express delivery to a hotel or another address in one of China’s cities. If you are taking the train to Lhasa, scanned copies of the permits will be sent to you via email.
Travelers are required to provide photocopies of their passport and China visa at the time of booking.
If your China visa is not an 'L' tourist visa, then the supplementary letters/document from your sponsored organization is required as well, please contact us for more details
If you enter Tibet from Kathmandu, you have to get your GROUP VISA in the Chinese embassy of Kathmandu, as the individual visa is invalid. We will help you to obtain your group China visa in Kathmandu, please just send us your passport copies, you will also need to prepare a passport photo in advance. Our local representative will collect your original passport upon your arrival at Kathmandu, please kindly note that the Group Visa application requires a minimum of 3 working days to obtain.
As the average altitude of this tour is over 11,975 feet (3,600 meters), it's common for everyone to have some symptoms of the high altitude. We encourage the travelers to discuss the trip with the doctors prior to travel
The tour is run at minimum of 4 travelers
Location
Address
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Provider
WindhorseTour (Chengdu)
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