9 Day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and passport collection for Tibet Visa application

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our airport representative assists you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel, passport collection for Tibet visa application, rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight , Kathmandu

Day 2: Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfer you to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Pashupatinath

Temple the holy place of Hindu religions, Swayambhunath and Boudanath Stupa one of the ancient Stupa which is the holy place of both Buddhist and Hindu followers and

Kathmandu durbar square, one of the ancient capital of Nepal and regarded as one of the cultural and political hub of the Kathmandu valley and transfer to hotel

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu

Day 3: Nagarkot sunrise, sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Passport distribution

Stop At: Nagarkot View point tower, Nagarkot Nepal
Early morning wake up call and drive to Nagarkot for sunrise of snowcapped mountains with packed breakfast and on the way sightseeing of UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Bhaktapur Durbar Square(ancient art and architecture) and Changu Narayan Temple (considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal) and transfer to hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu

Day 4: Arrival in Lhasa

Stop At: Potala Palace, 35 Beijing Middle Rd, Chengguan Qu, Lasa Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China, 850000
Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, usually takes about 1.5hrs; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After transferred to hotel, the rest of the day you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. The first day’s well-rest is crucial to acclimatize high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not to shower if you can help it. For our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfer, please check the Inclusions for the information of our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfers.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★

Day 5: Lhasa Suburb Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today you will visit totally 2 attractions in Lhasa suburb. In the morning, we will arrange you to see Drepung Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery. You will stay long hour on sightseeing today under the fierce sun of Tibet, do arm yourself with sunglasses/ hat/ sunscreen.

Also a welcome dinner will be held tonight to introduce you to the whole gang that you are going to travel with. We have customers from all over the world. Shall be fun to meet people from different countries, culture and background.

Located about 8km west of central Lhasa, Drepung Monastery was once one of the world’s largest monasteries. The word Drepung literally translates as ‘rice heap’, a reference to the huge numbers of white monastic buildings that once piled up on the hill side.

Sera Monastery is located in the northern suburb of Lhasa City. The monastery was named Sera which mean wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when the monastery was built. From of Mon ~ Fri, every afternoon, you’ll be able to see monks debating at Sera Monastery.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★

Day 6: Lhasa City Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
This morning, visit Potala Palace. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and it is the highest palace in the world! At the top the palace called golden roofs; you can have a bird-eye view of the whole of Lhasa. In the distance there are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple.

Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. You'll find that many Pilgrims pray before the monastery.

The circuit around it called Barkhor Street, a famous local handmade crafts market, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lhasa, 3★

Day 7: Departure from Lhasa

Stop At: Train from Beijing to Lhasa, Beijing Train Station, Lhasa China
Your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour ends today. After breakfasts, you will be free for the morning. Our staff will collect you at your hotel to transfer to Lhasa Airport/Railway.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu

Day 8: Kathmandu free

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
The day is free for you. You can explore Kathmandu on your own or go for shopping. You can also book Massage and Ayurveda Treatment with us.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Overnight, Kathmandu

Day 9: Final departure

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Our representative assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.