Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Lhasa (3650 m/11972ft) – 90 KM, 45 MIN

   • Arrive in Lhasa either via Nepal or mainland China. 

     • The Nepal route provides the sight of one of the most beautiful air routes in the world, with sweeping views of Mt Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8536m) and other Himalayan peaks. 

     • Travelling via mainland China gives access to a range of flights and a journey on the world’s highest train route. Upon arrival, find our Tibetan guide at the airport/train station.

   • After approximately 1 hour of driving, reach Lhasa. It's advisable to relax for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.

   Overnight in Lhasa.

2. Day 2 and 3- Sightseeing in Lhasa (3650 m/11972ft)

   • Begin your journey by visiting Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its priceless treasury of Buddhist artifacts and bejewelled tombs of former Dalai Lamas. The Potala was also the tallest building in the world for 200 years following its construction in 1645. 

   • Walk past the gardens and sacred spaces of the Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer residence.

   • Visit the Jokhang Temple followed by Barkhor Markets – a bustling road lined with vendors where you can sample the smells and sounds of Tibet. Browse through the thanks paintings, masks, prayer beads and countless other treasures inherent to Tibetan custom and tradition.

   • Go to the Sera Monastery, accompanied by an experienced tour guide (also a translator). Sera is an exceptional space; its white-washed walls and golden roof speak of Tibetan Buddhism’s ancient wisdom and tranquillity.

   • Move to Drepung Monastery, built in the 14th century and home to over 10,000 monks. Drepung was also the educational center for the lineage of Dalai Lamas and is famed for attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims for its Thanka festival. 

   • Arrive at the Tibet Museum to explore more of Tibet's history, culture, art & architecture.

   Overnight in Lhasa.

3. Day 4- Travel to Ganden Monastery (4000 m/13120ft) – 55 km / 1.5 hrs

   • Wake up a little early, have breakfast, and proceed to Ganden Monastery to visit one of Ganden's significant Gelugpa sect monasteries. 

   • Drive back to Lhasa, which will take about 1.5 hrs.

   Overnight in Lhasa.

4. Day 5- Fly back to Kathmandu or Mainland China

   • According to your flight schedule, proceed to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu/Mainland China or transfer to the train station for your onward journey to Mainland China.