Last updated on August 28th, 2024 at 01:20 pm

Fly from Kathmmandu or Mainland China to Lhasa, country’s only international airport! Spend 5 days (4 nights) in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). A short glance of Central Tibet. Visit the least visited Himalayan capital, Lhasa. Pay visit at Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and oldest market street of Lhasa, Bharkhor Market. A day trip out of Lhasa to Yamdrok Tso.

Lhasa and Surroundings Program Highlights Include

• Trans-Himalayan Kathmandu –Lhasa –Kathmandu Everest mountain flight
• Visit Lhasa & surroundings including the oldest Bharkhor Street, Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery
• Rooftop view of pilgrims’ circuit in Barkhor Market Street and Potala Palace from Jokhang Temple which has combined architecture of Tibet itself, Nepal, Tang Chinese Dynasty and India
• Seven hours day trip to beautiful Yamdrok Tsho (Lake) through the Tibetan lifeline Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo) River, green farmland of Nyangche Valley
• Crossing over the Kambala (4,749m) Pass –a perfect view point for the beautiful and colorful Yamtrok Tsho, photo session with Tibetan giant yaks as well as a lot of Chinese tourists

Lhasa and Surroundings: Lhasa and Yamdrok Tso

Five Days introductory visit to the Lhasa and surroundings covers the old town of Lhasa and it’s bazaar, museum, iconic Potala and Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery and well known Buddhist temples called Drepung monastery.  Lhasa (3650m), the capital of Tibet which also means “Place of the Gods”, is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River is the residence of the Dalai Lamas. Seven hours day trip to the high Kamba La (4,749m) Pass provides a perfect view point for the beautiful and colorful and crystal clear Yamtrok Tsho, photo session with Tibetan giant yaks as well as a lot of Chinese tourists is a highlight of the trip.

Lhasa and Surroundings Package Price

Lhasa and Surroundings Price Includes

• Private transport to the Kyorung (Nepal –Tibet border) before the tour starts
• Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast in the guest house throughout the tour  (dormitory beds are available while in Rongbuk and Kyorung)
• Tibet Travel Permit as well as the permit for hike to Everest Base Camp
• English speaking Tibetan guide
• Sightseeing and monumental entrance fee 
• Airport transfer to Lhasa Gongkar airport / Golmud Train Station for onward destination

Lhasa and Surroundings Price Excludes

• Flight or train to Lhasa before the trip starts and onward flight/train from Lhasa after the trip finishes in Lhasa
• Your all kinds of insurance (including travel, medical and accidental)
• Visa Fee (Tibet Visa Fee, Nepal Visa fee any others)
• Lunch and evening meals throughout the tour, any expenses in Kathmandu
• Tips for staff, bar bills and laundry
• All except explained in “PRICE INCLUDES” section above

NOTE: On adventure trek on this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary, it is however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary your guide will decide what is the best alternative consulting with you, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.