6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour
An exhilarating journey to Lhasa and Shigatse, two of the largest cities in Tibet, plus a scenic road trip via Tibetan nomad-inhabited region to sacred Namtso Lake(4,718m), the world’s highest saline lake; the 8-day Tibet tour will give feast your eyes with the best alpine view of central Tibet and leave you awful lots of chances to sample distinct local culture and customs in various regions of Tibet.
As a prestigious local Tibet travel agency with 8000+ global travelers annually, we offer you a 100% guarantee to get your Tibet permit for free. Since we are the only local Tibet travel agency, with offices and staff in Lhasa, Kathmandu, and Chengdu, you can count on us to get all the travel formalities to enter Tibet from all direction, including from Kathmandu and other inland Chinese cities.
ItineraryDay 1: Lhasa ArrivalPass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Welcome dinner at local Tibetan resturant
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera MonasteryStop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.
Notice: We will not go to Drepung Monastery and go to Dadong Village instead.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Day 4: Lhasa- Shigatse via Gyantse 360 kmStop At: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Langkazi Country, Nagarze County 851100 China
In the morning, drive from Lhasa to Shigatse .On the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4790 m), and you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you can have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karo La Glacier, Provincial Road S307, Nagarze County 851100 China
Later, we will pass and enjoy the Korola Glacier on the roadside; At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang pray flag at Simila Mountain Pass;
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, Northwest of the County, Gyangze County 857400 China
Then, we will arrive in Gyantse, historically Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).In Gyantse, we will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum and enjoy the Far view of Gyangtse Fortress.
After one and a half hours of driving, we arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. In Shigatse, we may visit traditional Barley Mill and view the landscape of Barley Field (in summer).
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Shigatse Shigayangcha Hotel, 3 star
Day 5: Shigatse to Lhasa 280 kmStop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
In the morning, we will visit the home of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery; you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future god) in the world. The monastery itself is abiding place for the successive Penchen LamasThen. Then we are expected to follow Yalong Valley back to Lhasa, and the guide will get you transferred to your hotels.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at GangGyan Lhasa Hotel, 3 star
Day 6: Lhasa DeparturePass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed."
"Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date."
"Please Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country."
"Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 6 Days
Ponto de partida: 1: Gangjian Hotel, 83 Bei Jing Dong Lu, Cheng Guan Qu, La Sa Shi, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, China, 850001
2: Lhasa Railway Station, La Sa Zhan, Dui Long De Qing Qu, La Sa Shi, Xi Zang Zi Zhi Qu, China, 850030
Traveler pickup is offered
Lhasa Gongar International Airport is about 70km from the downtown, and it takes about 1.5 hours for a car transfer between airport and hotel. Considering the distance and language barrier, Tibet Vista provides free transfer service from/to airport.
Upon your arrival at airport, our Tibetan local pick-up guide will hold a board with your name and wait for you at the exit, he will escort you to the transfer car, accompany you to the hotel, and assist you with hotel check-in. When tour ends, our guide will pick you up at hotel and escort you to the airport.
Airport Pick-up Schedules: Pick up tourists at 10:00 am; 13:30 pm; 17:00 pm
Airport Drop-off Schedules: Pick up tourists at 06:30 am; 08:00 am; 12:00 pm
If your flight time is not within our transfer schedule, feel free to contact our travel consultant, we will do our best to arrange the most proper transfer service for you.
Besides the airport transfer, Tibet Vista also provides unlimited free transfer between hotel and Lhasa Railway Station according to your arrival/departure time.
Please kindly note: if passengers are less than 3 per transfer, we may use publish transportation like public airport bus or Taxi instead of using our shuttle service.
Airports- Lhasa Airport, Lhasa China
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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