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This is one of the most popular itineraries in Tibet for clients arriving in Lhasa from within China, and departing from Lhasa to other destinations in China. It can be combined with our program elsewhere in China - please see our Chia tours and/or email us.

The itinerary includes all the highlights of Tibet - from all the famous sites of Lhasa, Tsedang, SamyeKumbum and Palkhor of Gyantse, the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Shigatse, and all the stunning scenery of Central Tibet, including the breathtaking vistas from the 5000m passes of Kamba La and Karo La with  the northern panorama of the Himalayas.

Itinerary:

 

Day 01 Arrive in Lhasa. Pick up and transfer from airport to  Tsedang, rest/acclimatization; Snow-Pegeon Hotel or similar;


Day 02 Yumbulakhang Palace, Trandrak Monastery; Tombs of Tibetan Kings, Snow-Pegeon Hotel or similar;


Day 03 Tsedang-Samye Monastery-Lhasa; Hotel Shangbala or similar.


Day 04 Lhasa sightseeing: Potala, Jokhang, Barkhor, Hotel Shangbala or similar.


Day 05 Norbulinka, Sera Monastery, Tibet Museum, Hotel Shangbala or similar.


Day 06 Leave Lhasa: drive via Yangpachen to Shigatse; Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse Shengkang Hotel or similar;

 
Day 07 Shigatse-Gyangtse-Palkhor Monastery-Lake Yamdrok-Lhasa; Hotel Shangbala or similar.


Day 08 Transfer to airport for departure..
 

   
   
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7 nights / 8 days

Lhasa to Lhasa,

arriving to Lhasa from either Chengdu or directly from Beijing; can be customized further!
If you'd like to customize this itinerary & run it as your own Private Tour on dates you select, email us!!

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We can book all China domestic air tickets for you. Airfare from Beijing to Chengdu, Chengdu to Lhasa, and Lhasa to Beijing, or anywhere in China you want to go.

As for your Tibet Travel Permits: Whether you travel to Tibet from Beijing or Chengdu, we can send tickets and Tibet Travel Permit to your hotel in Beijing or Chengdu!

Difficulty Level

Taking part in the above tour you will travel in altitudes of over 4500m, even 5000m, and thus you should be familiar with the prevention, recognition and treatment of altitude sickness, including shortness of breath, restlessness, sleeplessness, and headaches, as well as all the inherent dangers arising from travel in high altitude. To learn more about this topic, click here.

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