Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous region & has long been the center of politics, economy, culture & religion in Tibet. Lhasa means "Holy Land" in the Tibetan language. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world.Lhasa contains many religious sites such as the Jokhang, Potala & Norbulingka palaces. The name Potala is possibly derived from Mt. Potalaka, the mythological abode of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.The Jokhang Temple was also greatly expanded around this time.Although some wooden carvings & lintels of the Jokhang & some of the monasteries & properties in the buildings, such as within the Potala Palace, the Jokhang & some of the monasteries & properties in the old quarter date to this second flowering in Lhasa's history.
This tour starts from Kathmandu with the sightseeing of UNESCO world heritage sites. This is very short & easy trip as well this is the quickest way to gain an experience of Tibetan culture, monasteries & religion.
After arrival at Kathmandu airport Our company representative's will welcome you and then transfer to hotel. After time to get refreshed, evening we'll meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip.
Today, After morning breakfast you'll visit different historical and cultural sites of the Kathmandu valley with our professional guide. You will go for the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Boudhanath stupa and visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar square with temple, unique architectures and kumari
Today, this is day for visa preperation and other legal documentation. Normally it will take two days for urgent visa and if top urgent visa we can take within one days but it will be little expensive.
You will be met at Gonggar airport by your Tibetan guide. After immigration formalities take a 1.5 hours drive along 93 km road leading to Lhasa lying at an altitude of 3660 meters. It's advisable to rest & take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.
After your morning breakfast you will go for your sightseeing tour.Your experienced guide accompanies you to the famous monasteries of Tibet. On your awe-nispring visit to Sera Monastery, you are introduced to the important aspects of Buddhism. After lunch, you once again continue exploring Tibetan ancient cultures & civilization as you pay a visit to Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang temple provide yet another exciting & educative tour. Wandering around Barkhor markets is another major highlight of the day.
Today, you will drive to Namtso lake from Lhasa from Lhasa. Then after you will explore around namtso lake. Which is very beautiful & salt lake located at the high altitude. This journey don't explore only Namtso lake, It also explore the Tibetan culture, heritage, heritage, lifestyle of Tibetan people, and other many more.
Drive back to Lhasa.
After morning breakfast, you will set off to view majestic Potala Palace towering above city Lhasa.Ancient Tibetan cultures come alive with your every exploration. Later in the noon after lunch, you will visit beautifully landscaped Drepung Monastery. You can observe nuns & monks chanting & performing religious discourses. After this religious journey, you eventually return to your hotel.
After your breakfast you will drive 2 hours to Gonggar airport, then you will have 1 hour wonderful flight to Kathamndu.Evening time you can do shopping or you can buy gift for your friends, relatives & family.
Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward destination.
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Duration : 10 Days Difficulty : Easy
