6-Day of Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse Mini Group Tour

Arrival in Lhasa

Attraction & Activities:

Meals:

No meal

Accommodation: Deluxe ★★★★Tibet Gorkha Hotel

Lhasa

Attraction & Activities:

Barkhor Street,Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple

Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast

Accommodation: Deluxe ★★★★Tibet Gorkha Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, the first place to visit is Potala Palace, the landmark of Tibet. The Potala Palace is located in the northwest of Red Hill in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. It is a large-scale castle-styled building with 13 floors and 110 meters tall, 3750 meters above sea horizon. The whole building occupied over 100,000 square meters and the steps of the palace are leaned to Red Hill from foot to peak. This antique castle is not only famous of its remarkable construction, but also for its valuable cultural relics.

Next, we will proceed to visit the Jokhang Temple, it is the religious heart for Tibetan Buddhism and there are many devout Buddhism adherents come from other places around Tibet to show their sovereign respect here by using their knees and hands pray on the floor.

Then we will be on our way to Barkhor Street. It is the most famous street in Tibet. The Barkhor Street was built to circle the sacred Jokhang Temple, making it one of the most sacred places in Tibet. There are pilgrims from everywhere to worship and chant in the street. Strolling along this street you will have a quick view of Tibet and Tibetan life. 

There are houses and buildings of Tibetan styles standing alongside the street. Along Barkhor Street there are more than 300 stores and stalls selling various kinds of commodities and you can buy various kinds of souvenirs and gifts.

Lhasa

Attraction & Activities:

Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery

Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast

Accommodation: Deluxe ★★★★Tibet Gorkha Hotel

Today, we will visit two important monasteries in Lhasa, the Drepung and the Sera. 

Drepung Monastery is one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa university monasteries of Tibet. Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, the monastery is only 5 kilometers from western suburb of Lhasa. With an occupation of 250,000 square meters and a house of 7,700 monks, Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in the world.

Sera Monastery will be arranged as the last destination to see today. The Sera Monastery is one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa university monasteries of Tibet. It is located at the foot of Taipu Hill at the northern suburb of Lhasa. Besides the magnificent construction, Sera Monastery has collected a large number of cultural relics like Buddha statues, Thangka, sutras, and many other religious tools. Sera Monastery is especially famous for its unique debate Buddhist doctrines. You will have chance to witness the debate.

Lhasa to Shigatse

Attraction & Activities:

Pelkhor Chode Monastery,Yamdrok Lake， Karo-la Glacier

Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast

Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Shigatse Zangba Hotel

In the morning, drive through the green farmland of Nyangchu Valley, Yamdro-tso lakes, pass the Karo-la glacier roadside at 4960m. As you head westwards driving by Gyantse, visit Pelkhor Chode Monastery. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Shigatse, the second biggest city in Tibet, where Panchen Lama held religious and secular power.

Yamdrok-Tso Lake
The Yamdrok-Tso Lake, or Yamdrok Lake, is one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, with the other two being Namtso Lake and Lake Manasarovar. It is the largest inland lake on the northern foot of Himalayas with a surface altitude of 4,441 meters. Yamdrok is reputed for its beautiful and charming scenery of pure lake, snow mountains, islands, vast pastures.

Karola Iceberg
It is located in the boarder of the Langkazi County and the Gyangze County of Shannan Prefecture of Tibet. It is about 71 kilometers (about 44 miles) from Gyangtse County and about two hours away from Yamdrok Lake. Karola Iceberg is popular for its breathtaking views. The sharp contrast between the majestic pure white glacier and the pure blue sky forms really striking scenery.

Pelkhor Chode Monastery
The Pelkhor Chode Monastery, also known as Palcho Monastery, lies at the foot of the Dzong Hill in Gyantse County, Shigatse Prefecture of Tibet. It is built in the beginning of the 15 century and is a monastery that blends three sects of Tibetan Buddhism, Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa. The Pelkhor Monastery is famed for its long history, exquisite architectures, unique religious value, and the numerous delicate murals and sculptures preserved there. Its architectures are specially respected as they are combinations traditional Chinese, Tibetan and Nepali styles. You will appreciate its most stunning architecture Pelkhor Chode which is also called as the “Kumbum”.

Shigatse –Lhasa

Attraction & Activities:

Tashilunpo Monastery

Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast

Accommodation: Deluxe ★★★★Tibet Gorkha Hotel

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at the hotel then you will be on the way to another destination: Tashilunpo Monastery.

Leaving Tashilunpo Monastery, you will be transported back to Lhasa and check in to the hotel. Have a good rest.

Tashilunpo Monastery is one of the “Great Six” Monasteries of Gelugpa in Tibet. It is situated at the foot of Drolmara in Shigatse and is the largest monastery in Shigatse. Tashilunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by Gendun Drup, nephew and disciple of Tsongkhapa. As one of the oldest and largest Gelug sect monasteries in Tibet, Tashilunpo Monastery is also the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lama. The monastery has imposing architecture complex to appreciate, among which the most outstanding ones are the Maitreya Chapel, Kelsang Temple and Thangka Wall. Besides, its historical and cultural relics including exquisite wall paintings, murals, rare sutras, Thangka and many other treasures really worth exploration.

Departure from Lhasa

Attraction & Activities:

Pick you up at your hotel, then transfer to Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Airport to depart.

Meals:

Hotel Buffet Breakfast

After breakfast, our guide will escort you to the airport for your departure flight. Have a nice trip.

Our airport shuttle bus leaves at 07:30 and 11:00 from downtown Lhasa.  You can choose from the two timing points based on your flight departure time. We will pick you up at your hotel lobby.