Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Kathmandu-Rasuwa Gadhi

  Attractions: No
  Meals: No
  Hotel: Rasuwa Gadhi, guestroom

  In the morning, our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Kathmandu and head to Rasuwa Gadhi, a town lying on the Nepalese side of the China-Nepal border.

  Driving to Rasuwa Gadhi takes around 6-7 hours. Take your time to enjoy the diverse landscapes on the Nepalese side of the Himalayas.

  Upon arrival in Rasuwa Gadhi, check in at your hotel. Stay overnight in Rasuwa Gadhi.

  Tips:
  1. Please arrive in Kathmandu in advance and visit Tibet Horizon’s office in Kathmandu at least 4 working days before your departure date.
  2. To apply for the Chinese Group Visa, you need to prepare the original passport, visa fee, and service fee. Our staff will apply for the Visa on your behalf.

  

  Kathmandu

  

  Pickup from Kathmandu hotel to Rasuwa Gadhi
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  Day 2: Rasuwa Gadhi-Gyirong-Tingri

  Attractions: Gyirong Valley
  Meals: /
  Hotel: Tingri, 3★/4★

  After breakfast, you’ll head to the China-Nepal border and enter China via the Gyirong border. Our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to Tingri. Enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window along the way.

  Gyirong Valley: the lowest spot in western Tibet offers you a different view. You can see pastoral terrain, dense forests, and canyon landscapes in this back garden of the Himalayas.

  Arrive at Tingri and check in at your hotel. Stay overnight in Tingri.

  

  Pick up at Gyirong Border

  

  Driving from Gyirong to Tingri
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  Day 3: Tingri-Shigatse

  Attractions: Sakya Monastery
  Meals: B
  Hotel: Shigatse, 3★/4★

  After breakfast, we will head to Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet. En route, you’ll visit the Sakya Monastery.

  Sakya Monastery: the seat of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As you walk through its sacred halls, you can see an large array of ancient scriptures, commentaries, and Buddhist statues.

  After the visit, continue to Shigatse and stay overnight there.

  

  Sakya Monastery

  

  Prayer Wheels in the Sakya Monastery
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  Day 4: Shigatse-Gyantse-Lhasa

  Attractions: Tashilhunpo Monastery, Karola Glacier, Yamdrok Lake
  Meals: B
  Hotel: Lhasa, 3★/4★

  After your breakfast, you will first visit the home of Panchen Lama.

  Tashilunpo Monastery
  1. Qamba Buddha Hall: a grand hall houses the tallest and largest bronze Qamba Buddha statue where you can appreciate Buddhist art. Then, we will head to Lhasa. On the way, you’ll be greeted by beautiful scenery.

  Karola Glacier: the largest glacier in Tibet, which you can enjoy at a distance on the vehicle.

  As we continue our journey, we’ll arrive at the stunning Yamdrok Lake, one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet.

  Yamdrok Lake: a spiritual site for Tibetan Buddhism but also a paradise for travelers where you can have a perfect view of the turquoise lake and the majestic Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7191m).

  After appreciating the captivating lake view, we’ll move to Lhasa and stay overnight there.

  

  Karola Glacier

  

  Yamdrok Lake
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  Day 5: Lhasa City Tour

  Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
  Meals: B
  Hotel: Lhasa, 3★/4★

  After your breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the famous landmark Potala Palace.

  Potala Palace
  1. The Viewing Platform of Jag Pori: a popular photo spot where you may appreciate the splendid sunrise
  2. Treasure Hall of Potala: offering you an insight into Tibetan history and culture with precious artworks and cultural relics.
  3. Mountain Path to the Palace: climbing up along the zigzag mountain path with over 900 steps gives you a sense of fulfillment.
  4. White Palace: the Winter Palace of Dalai Lamas shows you Tibetan architectural beauty.
  5. Red Palace: the chapel housing stupas, tombs, and relics of Dalai Lamas where you can experience the sanctity and solemnity of religion.

  In the afternoon you will head to the oldest temple in Tibet.

  Jokhang Temple

  1. Main Hall: the central hall serves as the main point for worship and houses the precious statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve.
  2. Golden Roof: an ideal site to overlook Jokhang Temple Square and Potala Palace.

  After viewing the holiest temple, you can visit Barkhor Street encircling it.

  Barkhor Street

  1. The Circumambulation Road: an essential pilgrim route where you can join pilgrims to do a kora around the Temple.
  2. Shops and Restaurants: you can eat local food and buy handcrafts like prayer beads, prayer wheels, and thangkas in this old market.

  Back to your hotel and stay overnight in Lhasa.

  

  Potala Palace

  

  Jokhang Temple
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  Day 6: Lhasa City Tour

  Attractions: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery
  Meals: B
  Hotel: Lhasa, 3★/4★

  After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up. You’ll begin your journey with Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet.

  Drepung Monastery

  1. Coqen Hall: the main assembly hall, located in the center of the monastery, where you can find a fine statue of Usnisa-sitapatra, a huge statue of Maitreya (Qamba Budda) and a mass collection of Buddhist sutras.
  2. Loseling College: the biggest one of the four colleges of Drepung Monastery, offering you an insight into the monks’ practices and studies.

  In the afternoon, you’ll continue your trip to visit another famous monastery.

  Sera Monastery

  1. Coqen Hall: the main assembly hall where you can see the statue of Shvakya-ye-shes, the founder of this monastery.
  2. Sera Je College: the largest college in Sera Monastery where you can visit the chapel of Hayagriva and pray for blessings.
  3. Tibetan Monks Debates: the debates among monks (15:00-17:00, from Monday to Friday) offer you a chance to see how they gain a better comprehension of Buddhist philosophy in this process.

  Stay overnight in Lhasa.

  

  Drepung Monastery

  

  Sera Monastery
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  Day 7: Depart from Lhasa

  Attractions: No
  Meals: B
  Hotel: No

  Your guide and driver will take you to the airport or train station and help you get on board. Please verify your travel information and let your guide know.

  Thank you for choosing Tibet Horizon for your Tibet tour. We are always here to extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet!

  

  Send off at Lhasa Gonggar Airport

  

  Send off to the Train Station