Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and is one of the tourist hotspots in China. The geographical situation gives you a fantastic view of the landscapes and wonderful sunrise to wake up every day here. The city’s grand cultural heritage and the incomparable natural heritage of Tibet combine to make one complete destination for a traveler of any need. It is Centered around the heritage of Lhasa, this package allows you to experience the holiness and grandeur of Lhasa. In addition, it also gives you some reinvigorating dips in a few natural hot springs around Lhasa. You can also visit Namtso Lake, which is among the highest-altitude lakes in the world.

Trip Facts

Physical Grading: Moderate

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Transportation: Private Vehicle

Trip Overview

While Loafing around Lhasa, you may stumble from one stunning cultural heritage to the other; and also watch the man-made majesties in the Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Among them topping the list are the Jokhang Temple, Yumbalakhang Palace, Drepung, and Ganden monasteries. You can also get the chance to hang around the mysterious caves around the city; the picturesque scenery of snow-capped mountains makes a magnificent backdrop. Besides that, you will also familiarize yourself with varieties of people from the culture and religions; from Loving Tibetans to Buddhist pilgrims from different parts of China explorers and adventurers the businessmen, from Nepal and India in this fast-growing metropolis of China. Loafing around Lhasa see some natural hot springs, palaces, and monasteries.

Essential Information

Health and Fitness Requirement:

This trip requires you to be in good health and physically fit.

Travel Insurance:

Make sure that you are insured against cancellations, accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of, or damage to, baggage and personal effects.
In emergency situations, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after care for you. All these costs shall be borne by your travel insurance company.

Documents required:

Visa for Tibet
Scanned copies of passport sized photo and passport of each participant
Travel insurance

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa, and drive to Tsedang (3700m)

In a little over an hour, the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa takes you over the majestic Himalayan peaks and land you at Gongar International Airport. From there we move on to Tsedang, the seat of the first Tibetan king Nyatri Tsenpo, among whom a number of popular legends have grown.

Day 02 Tsedang sightseeing

The highlight of our visit today will be Yambalakhang Palace, believed to have been built by the first king of Tibet and then the Chendruk temple. Our stopover for the night will be near Samye Monastery, an impressive piece of architecture sitting upon a hill

Day 03-05 Drive to Lhasa and Lhasa Sightseeing

We reach Lhasa, have lunch and start our exploration of this wonderful city. A couple of days in this city will feel like a flash of a moment since it has a lot of cultural and religious heritage going back to hundreds of years. We may start with a visit to Sera Monastery. Then we will see the sheer majesty of Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, and take a stroll through the Barkhor Market steeped in its ancient aura. Then there will be Potala Palace and Drepug Monastery and so many other small and big monasteries, other monuments, and marketplaces bustling with traders and consumers.

Day 06 Drive from Lhasa to Terdom Hot Spring

Before reaching the natural hot springs in Terdom, we visit Drayerpa Cave, Ganden Monastery, Drigung Tel Monastery en route.

Day 07 Drive from Terdom Hot Spring to Reting Monastery

Rating monastery is a must see if you are interested in exploring the depth of spiritual heritage and its antiquity in Tibet. The monastery was the seat of the guru of the Dalai life in the past.

Day 08 Drive to Namtso Lake

We reach the one of the highest altitude located lake today, considered sacred by the people. This is a massive lake with nearly 2000 square kilometers in area. Watch this immense beauty and take a stroll on its side in the afternoon. In the evening, you will stay at a hotel near the lake.

Day 09 Drive from Namtso Lake to Lhasa

We return to Lhasa today, but not without making a visit to a nearby hot-spring. Take a dip in it to reinvigorate your body and spirit. Then drive to Lhasa and spend your night in the fabulous city.

Day 10 Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Today we return from Lhasa to Kathmandu, again over the majestic Himalayas.

Loafing around Lhasa: Natural Hot Springs, Palaces, and Monasteries 10 Days, Moderate