6-Day Private Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Tour
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About This Tour in Lhasa
Why Visit Lhasa?
Lhasa, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Lhasa provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Lhasa
You can reach Lhasa, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bottled drinking water provided per person daily
- Portable oxygen inhalers (7-14L) and Tibetan Hongjingtian medicine for high-altitude sickness
- Private transfer via A/C tourist vehicle with licensed driver, 7-seat car to 29-seat coach.
- All required Tibet permits and travel documents per this itinerary
- 5 nights private twin/double sharing room at 4 star hotels, daily breakfast included
- Local Tibetan guide fluent in English that is certified by the state tourism build
What's Not Included
- All lunches and dinners
- Air/train tickets into and out of Lhasa
- Single room supplement fee if requests a single room alone at the hotels
- Tips to the guide and driver, tip as you wish
- Personal expenses
- Entrance Fees to attractions
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Book at least 20 Days in advance to allow the tour operator sufficient time to obtain your Tibet Permit. If you are flying to Lhasa, the original permits will be sent by express delivery to a hotel or another address in one of China’s cities. If you are taking the train to Lhasa, scanned copies of the permits will be sent to you via email.
- As the average altitude of this tour is over 11,975 feet (3,600 meters), it's common for everyone to have some symptoms of the high altitude. We encourage the travelers to discuss the trip with the doctors prior to travel
- If your China visa is not an 'L' tourist visa, then the supplementary letters/document from your sponsored organization is required as well, please contact the local operator for more details
- If you enter Tibet from Kathmandu, you have to get your GROUP VISA in the Chinese embassy of Kathmandu, as the individual visa is invalid. We will help you to obtain your group China visa in Kathmandu, please just send us your passport copies, you will also need to prepare a passport photo in advance. Our local representative will collect your original passport upon your arrival at Kathmandu, please kindly note that the Group Visa application requires a minimum of 3 working days to obtain.
- Travelers' passport and China visa photocopies are required to provide at the time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Lhasa (3,650m) arrival
Lhasa airport or train station pick-up and then...
Lhasa airport or train station pick-up and then transfer to the hotel in the downtown area. The rest of the day will be on your own to acclimate the high altitude.
Lhasa city sightseeing - Walking Tour
Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark... 1 hour 30 minutes
Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet, it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. It's the focal points of pilgrims from the entire Tibetan world.
Jokhang temple is the most sacred shrine in... 1 hour
Jokhang temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet which was built in the 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith.
The 1,300-year-old circumambulation around the Jokhang Temple called... 40 minutes
The 1,300-year-old circumambulation around the Jokhang Temple called Barkhor street, it is a good place to purchase souvenirs.
Lhasa outskirt exploring - Travel by Taxi if less than 6 People
Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government... 2 hours
Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala Palace, it was once the world's largest monastery in the history with 7,700 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet.
Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical... 2 hours
Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see, monks' debate is not available on Sundays.
Lhasa - Shigatse (3,890m), 7 hours' drive/ 360km
Morning drive up to Kampala pass (4794m), you... 30 minutes
Morning drive up to Kampala pass (4794m), you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. The turquoise-coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Later, descend to the lakeside for a closer view of the lake.
Continue driving to see the amazing spectacle of Mt 30 minutes
Continue driving to see the amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass. Then stop at Simila pass to see the Manla reservoir. Then proceed to Gyantse.
Your last site today is the famous stupa... 1 hour 30 minutes
Your last site today is the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet, before reaching Shigatse via the Friendship southern Hwy.
Shigatse - Lhasa, 270km/5-6 hours' drive
Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of... 2 hours
Morning visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, one of the main Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet, it's the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. You will see this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. If you like hiking, then the kora around the Tashilhunpo monastery (optional, about 2 hours) should not be missed, as it provides the amazing views of Shigatse and the surrounding countryside. Spend some time around the lively market near the monastery, before heading back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way.
Lhasa departure
Lhasa airport or train station drop-off for departure
Lhasa airport or train station drop-off for departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
