Fly over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lhasa or from mainland
China (Beijing or Chengdu) and tour this ancient Buddhist
capital (Lasa or Lhasa). Visit the famous Potala Palace,
the Jokhang temple, great monasteries and walk through the
bustling Barkhor Bazaar (market). A fine introductory tour
to the heart of Tibet.
Best Season:
April-November
Tour Duration:
4 Nights / 5 Days
DEPARTURES
Private tour only for minimum 2 persons: Every TUESDAYs
and SATURDAYs ex Kathmandu, Nepal (April to October, 2008
& 2009).
Any day from Chengdu or Beijing in China (All year round).
> Minimum 2 passengers required
to operate the tour.
> Tours start from Kathmandu, Nepal with a flight to
Lhasa.
> Participants should arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days
in advance.
> Flights to Lhasa are also available from Chengdu or
Beijing in China.
ITINERARY for
Lhasa Cultural Tour
DAY 01 - ARRIVE LHASA.
Fly KATHMANDU/LHASA. Rest of day free for rest and acclimatization.
Hotel Overnight.
DAY 02 - LHASA SIGHTSEEING.
Sightseeing of POTALA PALACE, SERA MONASTERY & NORBULINGKA
PALACE. Hotel Overnight.
DAY 03 - LHASA SIGHTSEEING.
Sightseeing of DREPUNG MONASTERY, JOKHANG MONASTERY and
BARKHOR BAZAAR (MARKET). Hotel Overnight.
DAY 04 - KYICHU VALLEY DAY
TRIP.
Day trip up the Kyichu valley to the great monastery at
Ganden.
After return evening free for individual activities.
Hotel Overnight.
DAY 05 - DEPARTURE FROM LHASA.
Transfer to Lhasa airport.
Fly to KATHMANDU, CHENGDU or BEIJING.
END of Lhasa Tour.
(All relevant Terms
& Conditions apply)