Lhasa and surrounds
Yambu Lakhang, Tsedang (Photo: Claudine)
Lhasa and surrounds (6 days, 5 nights)
On this short trip to Tibet, you will visit Tibet's capital, Lhasa, and the bustling Tsedang. The trip begins in Tsedang which is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization. The first king of Tibet who is said to have descended from heaven ruled over Tibet from the Yambu Lakhang monastery. From Tsedang, you will drive to Samye the site of the Samye monastery, the oldest monastery in Tibet.
You will continue to Lhasa, the forbidden city, and the site of the Potala Palace the ancient palace of the Dalai Lamas. In and surrounding Lhasa are many other important monasteries such as the Sera Monastery, the Jokhang temple and the Drepung Monastery. You will visit all these monasteries and the Ganden monastery complex which is located about 32 miles from Lhasa. The drive to Ganden monastery will give you an excellent oppurtunity to experience the barren Tibetan plateau which would otherwise only be possible by trekking.
Itinerary
Day 01 - Tsedang (11,800 ft.)
Fly from Kathmandu or Beijing. Arrive at the Gonggar airport. Met on arrival. Transfer to Tsedang. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Hotel. (No meals)
Day 02 - Tsedang (11,800 ft.)
Visit Samye Monastery. Continue to Yambu Lakhang monastery. Overnight Hotel. (B, L)
Day 03 - Lhasa (11,900 ft.)
Drive to Lhasa. Visit the Jokhang temple. Remaining day at leisure. A good option is to circumabulate the Jokhang temple with other Tibetans. Overnight Hotel. (B)
Day 04 - Lhasa (11,900 ft.)
Claudine and Jenny at the Jokhang temple.
Visit Sera Monastery and Potala Palace. Overnight Hotel. (B)
Day 05 - Lhasa (11,900 ft.)
Drive a short distance to Ganden Monastery complex. There are around 15,000 monks residing in the complex but once there were about twice that number. Return to Lhasa. Overnight Hotel. (B)
Day 06 - Departure
Fly to Kathmandu or Beijing. (B)
Price Includes
- All airport transfers
- twin-sharing accommodation in hotels indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Airfare: Kathmandu/Beijing to Lhasa
- Tibet Permit
- Transfers and sightseeing in Tibet as indicated in the itinerary
Price Does not Include
- Your international airfare, visa fee for Nepal or China, and international airport tax
- Hotel accommodations, sightseeing and meals in Kathmandu/Beijing
- Personal insurance and emergency/rescue evacuation
- Meals unless otherwise indicated on itinerary
- Bottled/canned beverages including soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and mineral water
- Tips and gratuities, and expenses of personal nature
To Book this trip
A completed reservation form must be either faxed to us or scanned and emailed as an attachment.
Email: info@crystalmountaintreks.com
Fax: 977 – 1- 4412647
You must also send us a non-refundable deposit of US$500 per person + US$ 700 for Kathmandu - Lhasa airfare. The deposit must be wired. We will refund up to $30 to cover your wire expenses. Wire details will be provided. The balance of the amount must be paid on arrival, either in traveler’s checks or cash.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancel anytime prior to trip start date, forfeit trip deposit. No refunds for unused services after your trip begins.
REFERENCES:
Crystal Mountain organizes treks and tours in Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet for hundreds of satisfied travelers each year. Feel free to ask us for references who can tell you about their experience with us.
PRE AND POST TRIP EXTENSIONS:
Arriving early or leaving late? Nepal (and the region) has a lot to offer besides your main trip to Tibet. Depending on the extra days you have and your budget, we would be glad to match you up with one of the following activities:
- Jungle experience in Chitwan National Park. 3 days or 4 days.
- Visit Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna region of Nepal – 2 days
- Short trek in the Annapurna region – 3 to 7 days
- Rafting in Nepal – 2 to 5 days
- Short visit to Bhutan - 4 to 7 days
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