Tibet Cultural Tour (7 Nights / 8 Days)

Trip Features

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  • Total Duration : 8 Days
  • Transportation : Flight & Touristic Vehicles
  • Max Elevation : 3,950m
  • Trek Grading : Moderate
  • Best Seasons : Spring, Summer & Autumn
  • Journey Starts/Ends : KathmanduKathmandu
  • Accommodation : Hotels

Trip Highlights

  • Magnificent monasteries
  • Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
  • True unique Tibetan culture and lifestyle

Trip Overview

The mystical aura of Tibet has captured many wanderers imagination for centuries. A trip To Tibet will likely transform the way you perceive the world and will be imbibed in your mind for years to come as a journey that will never be forgotten. On this program, you will be awed by the stunning Tibetan plateau, the civilization of Lhasa and its sister cities of Gyantse and Shigatse conserving one of the strongest culture on the planet.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Gonggar Airport and proceed to Tsedang (3,500m) by surface. Transfer to your Hotel.

Day 02: Visit Yambulakhang, Tandruk and Samye Monastery.

Day 03: Drive to Gyantse (3,950m).

Day 04: Appreciate the Khumbum Stupa and Palkhor Monastery. Later, drive to Shigatse (3,900m).

Day 05: Visit the Tashilomphu Monastery and subsequently, drive to Lhasa (3,650m).

Day 06: The whole day is left for sightseeing in Lhasa. Admire the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and enjoy a leisure walk to the colorful Barkhor Bazar.

Day 07: Visit two of the most famous monasteries, Drepung and Sera.

Day 08: Drive to the Gonggar Airport and transfer for your flight back home.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Gonggar Airport and proceed to Tsedang (3,500m) by surface. Transfer to your Hotel.

Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, which will take approximately 90 minutes of flight time. Arrive at the Gonggar airport. Be received by our staff that will assist you in getting transferred to Tsedang (3500m) by surface. The whole day is kept for acclimatizing. Overnight stay at a hotel in Tsedang with BB Plan.

Day 02: Visit Yambulakhang, Tandruk and Samye Monastery.

The entire day is left for visiting Yambulakhang, Tandruk and Samye Monastery. Overnight stay at a hotel in Tsedang with BB Plan.

Day 03: Drive to Gyantse (3,950m).

After an early breakfast we drive from Tsedang to Gyantse (3950m) via Yamdrok Lake and appreciate the natural beauty around us.

Day 04: Appreciate the Khumbum Stupa and Palkhor Monastery. Later, drive to Shigatse (3,900m).

Visit Khumbum Stupa and Palkhor Monastery then, drive to Shigatse (3900m). Overnight stay at a hotel in Shigatse with BB Plan.

Day 05: Visit the Tashilomphu Monastery and subsequently, drive to Lhasa (3,650m).

Visit Tashilomphu Monastery and proceed driving to Lhasa (3650m).

Day 06: The whole day is left for sightseeing in Lhasa. Admire the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and enjoy a leisure walk to the colorful Barkhor Bazar.

The whole day is kept for sightseeing in Lhasa. Visit Potala Palace, one of the Tibetan architectural wonders that are famous for holding the relics of precious statues, scriptures and religious jewelry. The following afternoon is spent touring the Jokhang Temple, the fundamental pilgrimage destination of Tibetan pilgrims. It is considered to be one of Tibet’s holiest shrines. In the evening, we take a stroll to Barkhor Bazaar, a hive of bazaar activity and an astonishing pilgrim jamboree that gives a delightful introduction to Tibet.

Day 07: Visit two of the most famous monasteries, Drepung and Sera.

We visit two major monasteries namely, Drepung and Sera. The rest of the day is left for personal shopping. Overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa with BB Plan.

Day 08: Drive to the Gonggar Airport and transfer for your flight back home.

Drive to Gonggar Airport for your flight to Kathmandu.

Date and Price

Note Regarding Dates:

Although this trip is currently unscheduled, Richa Tours is keen to prepare the necessary arrangements for the group or yourself. Feel free to contact us. The best months to travel this destination are between March to May and October to November.

Note Regarding Price:

Contact us with your needs and we will put forward the best feasible price for you.


Service Include and Exclude

Includes

  • Private transportation
  • Necessary tibet travel permit
  • English speaking tibetan guide
  • Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
  • Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
  • Daily breakfast

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Natural and political disturbance and unforeseen circumstances
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, guide tips, etc.