4-Day Lhasa Private Tour: Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Explore the enchanting city of Lhasa with a personalized 4-day tour, guided by your own private expert. This tour offers the flexibility to craft your perfect itinerary, allowing you to choose the sites that interest you the most. Whether you're drawn to the spiritual majesty of Potala Palace, the sacred serenity of Jokhang Temple, or the bustling atmosphere of Barkhor Street, you'll have the freedom to visit each at your own pace. Admission tickets are purchased independently, giving you the flexibility to decide which landmarks to explore during your journey through the heart of Tibet’s capital.
Day 1 Arrive Lhasa. Private transfer from Lhasa Airport to the hotel
You will be picked up from the Lhasa airport and then transferred to your hotel. The rest of day is free to relax and acclimate to the high altitude.
Meals: Not Included
Day 2 Sightseeing with a private guide and a driver from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Visit Tibet's holiest shrine of Jokhang Temple to see a solid gold enlightened Buddha. You'll feel the electric atmosphere and immerse yourself into Tibetan culture while wandering through the bustling Barkor Circuit
Lhasa’s cardinal landmark is the Potela Palace, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. The palace is an architectural wonder even by modern standards, rising 13 stories from the Red Hill and contains over
1000 rooms. There are daily tours of three stories featuring golden stupas, prayer halls and chapels, but tickets are limited. Your guide will book tickets in advance but visiting times often change, so it’s good to be
flexible
with your time to be able to enjoy this marvel. Be sure to climb the spired peak of Chakpori Hill, 3725m high located next to the palace. It offers the best panorama view of the ancient city and Potala Palace.
Meals: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Day 3 Sightseeing and walking tour with a private guide and a driver from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Norbulingka Palace, meaning “Park of Treasure” used to be the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and was built around 1755. Norbulingka stands over 360,000 square meters and has over 375 rooms that are all
filled with various precious flowers and plants, creating a deeply oxygenated, peaceful atmosphere.
the 15th century Drepung Monastery, home to over 700 monks and the largest of all monasteries
Visit the impressive Sera Monastery which is one of Tibet’s most important university monasteries. Observe student monks debating philosophy between 3-5pm daily A leisurely walk around the Tibetan Quarter before drop off at the hotel
Meals: Not Included
Meals: Not Included
Day 4 Depart Lhasa, private transfer from the hotel to Lhasa Airport
Pick up at the hotel, private transfer to Lhasa Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Not Included
- Explore the various halls, chapels, and intricate artwork of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about its history and significance.
- Visit the serene Norbulingka, the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama and a tranquil oasis of lush gardens and historic buildings.
- Explore the beautiful palace, pavilions, and chapels, gaining insights into Tibetan royal life. In the afternoon, journey to the historic Sera Monastery
- Group Restrictions: adult : Age 3–70
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