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Lhasa tour is one of our popular tours into Tibet. Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is an ancient city located high up in the Himalayas dating back to more than 1300 years. It is located at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level. In the past, the city has been the hub of political, economical, cultural and religious events in Tibet. Many historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts are preserved in it’s monasteries and temples.
Lhasa tourist attractions include three UNESCO World Heritage Sites inside the Lhasa City. These includes Potala palace, Jokhang temple and Norbulinka. The Potala palace is the official residence of Dalai Lama up until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India. It’s the most symbolic and popular landmark in the Lhasa City and of Tibet as a whole. Jokhang temple is the sacred and important Buddhist temple located at the Barkhor square. It’s founder was King Songtsen Gampo and it’s architectural style is a mixture of Indian, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture. Norbulinka, the jewelled park, is a palace built from 1755. It’s at the west side of Lhasa. Other places of interest are Barkhor Market, Sera monastery, Drepung Monastery. Lhasa luxury holiday visits all of these important monasteries and temples during Lhasa sightseeing tour.
Lhasa tour packages start upon arrival in Lhasa via flight or train. If flown in from Kathmandu will offer you the most spectacular mountain views of the spectacular mountain ranges. In Lhasa, our representative will receive you at the airport/train station and transfer you to hotel. On the arrival day, you can rest at the hotel to better acclimatize. The next and following days, enjoy tour in Lhasa with Lhasa city sightseeing around the city. Sightseeing in Lhasa includes visiting Potala palace, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple, the bustling Barkhor Streets and many more. Explore Lhasa tour is the complete tour of Lhasa and traveling/staying in luxury hotels/transportation teamed up with high-end services.
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Lhasa tour is the guided city tour of Lhasa City visiting the cultural, religious and historical places like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulinka, Barkhor Market place, Sera Monastery. The tour offers full insight into the culture and tradition of this medieval city tucked at the roof of the world.
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or train station, our representatives will meet you then drive to the capital of Tibet “Lhasa”. If transferred from the airport (60 km/1hr) one may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/ Bhamaputra river (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa river on their way to Lhasa. The ancient city of Lhasa is situated at the banks of Kyichu River at 3,650 meters above sea-level. Upon arrival, check-in hotel and the rest at the hotel for better acclimatization. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
After breakfast, our guide shall meet you at the hotel’s lobby and proceed with sightseeing around Lhasa. First it will take you the Potala palace, the winter palace of Dalai Lama. This most symbolic landmark of Tibet built atop a single hill was by the first foremost King Songtsen Gompa.The most valuable collections here are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Caveofthe-33rd-great-king-of-Tibet. Then proceed to Norbulinka which means ‘Treasure park’ and considered to be the biggest man-made garden in Tibet. It covers an area of 36,0000 sq. m. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
Today’s, sightseeing covers Jokhang temple, Barkhor market, Sera Monastery. Jokhang temple was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in 7th century to promote Buddhism in Tibet. Inside the temple is the statue of Lord Buddha at an age of twelve which is perhaps the most idolized object in Tibetan Buddhism. Closer to Jokhang temple is the Barkhor street/market where one can do the kora (a religious circulation of the temple) with pilgrims and locals. Meanwhile, you can hunt for souvenirs at the market. Sera monastery is located 5 km north of Lhasa and it’s setting is one of the beautiful one. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here but later on extinguished by the Chinese. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Lhasa
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or train station for your onward destination.