Winter Special Tour to The Forbidden City of Lhasa

Day 1: Lhasa arrival
Pick up and transfer to your hotel
Day 2-3: Lhasa sightseeing
Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Norbulingka (Summer Palace)
Day 4: Leave Tibet
Transfer to airport / train station

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Day 1: Lhasa arrival [3650m]
Upon arrival in Lhasa you will be welcomed by your English-speaking Tibetan Guide and Tibetan Driver who will bring you to your hotel. Acclimatization to high altitude: please, drink lots of water and take plenty of rest in order to minimize altitude sickness.

Overnight at Shambhala Palace or House of Shambhala Hotel, which is a Tibetan style hotel located in Lhasa city center (Barkhor)

Day 2: Lhasa sightseeing
We begin visiting Jokhang Temple, the most sacred monastery in Tibet. It was founded in the 7th century by the first great Buddhist king Songtsen Gampo. Later you can explore the surrounding Barkhor old quarter and spend time walking around Jokhang Temple following pilgrims from all over the Tibetan plateau. In the afternoon we go to Sera Monastery, one of three great universities of Gelugpa Sect. We will attend the debating session of the monks.

Overnight at Shambhala Palace or House of Shambhala Hotel

Day 3: Lhasa sightseeing
Today we visit the beautiful Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Potala winter palace was built in the 17th century by the fifth Dalai Lama. Provides amazing views of the entire city and houses the private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Norbulingka Palace is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, built in the 18th century by the seventh Dalai Lama. It’s tradition to do picnic in its beatiful garden and perform opera dances during Shoton Festival (August-September).

Overnight at Shambhala Palace or House of Shambhala Hotel

Day 4: Tibet departure
Enjoy your last hours in Tibet exploring Lhasa by your own until your guide and driver meet you at the hotel to transfer you to the airport.

End of our services.

Consider extending your trip spending extra days in Lhasa city or surroundings.
Please, contact us for further information about any available extension of your trip.

Tours starting in November – February and until April 20th:

Group Tour price for 2-12 people:
Discounted price of 500USD per person from November – February and until April 20th.
– Single room occupancy supplement: 120USD.

Rates shown above include all permits, guide, confortable accomodation, transportation and entrace fees ONLY.

All our fixed departure tours for this itinerary start in Lhasa weekly. All participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Lhasa. We take care of all VISA process if coming from Nepal. The size of the group is between 2-12 people and the kind of transportation varies according to the size of it: car, minivan or minibus.

Hotel in Lhasa is Shambhala Palace / House of Shambhala Hotel in Barkhor area; accomodation upgrade to St. Regis 5* Hotel available (+90USD per person, single room supplement 210USD). ALWAYS in double room sharing basis with bathroom and breakfast. Single room use available for additional fee. If House of Shambhala is closed, we will provide accomodation at Kyichu Hotel. Please, contact us for further details.

Please, check our upcoming departures.

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Price varies according to the number of people in your group, category of hotel, transportation and other services you request. Please contact us with these important details first.

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