Lhasa Tsedang Tour 5 Nights 6 Days

Lhasa Tsedang Tour 5 Nights 6 Days

Lhasa Tsedang Tour 5 Nights 6 Days

Overview

Fascinating culture, magnificent monasteries and awesome mountain scenery make this journey one of the most spectacular in the world. Colorful mosaic of Tibetan arts, crafts, history, culture, custom, tradition, lifestyle, cuisine and arid land of Tibetan plateau sprawls before you as you explore every nooks and corners while on this tour.

Itinerary

Lhasa Tsedang Tour Program

Day 01:  Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m): On arrival at Gonggar airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel in Lhasa. Rest of the day free for rest and acclimatization Overnight at hotel

Day 02: In Lhasa visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, it was built in 1416 by Jamyang Choejie, a disciple of Tsongkhapa. After visiting Drepung drive to Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama which was built in 18th century Overnight at hotel

Day 03: In Lhasa A.M. visit Potala Palace, the seat of the both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. P.M. visit Sera monastery 5 kilometer north of Lhasa city, it was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choejie, a disciple of Tsongkapa, the founder   Of the Gelugpa sect. Sera is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet. After visiting Sera drive to Jokhang temple and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses a golden statue of the Buddha   Shakyamuni, which was brought to Tibet by Chinese princess Wenchen Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Lhasa – Tsedang: Drive Lhasa to Tsedang. It takes 5 hours driving through the Yarlung Tsangpo River via visiting Samye monastery. Overnight at hotel

Day 05: In Tsedang visit Yumbulagang Palace, Tibet's oldest building, and take in the fabulous   view of the Yarlung valley. Then move to Trandruk temple, which is located about 3km up the Yarlung Valley from the city of Tsetang and visit Chong Gye monastery  Overnight at hotel

Day 06: Final Departure: Drive to Lhasa airport & fly out to your next destination.

Cost Includes

•Tibet Travel Permit & Group Visa
•Twin share accommodation in standard hotels (3star hotel) in Lhasa.
•Tours and transfers with English/Chinese speaking guide
•All land transport using Private Land cruiser.
•Breakfast everyday.
•Transfer from Kodari (Nepal/Tibet border) to Kathmandu by vehicle.

Cost Excludes

•Nepal visa fees (if applicable - please note GRATIS visa fee for Nepal for max- 3 nights)
•Flight ticket: Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu
•All hotels and meals in Nepal.
•Airport taxes and excess baggage charges.
•EXTRAS - as applicable (given above)
•Lunches & dinners in Tibet
•Refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks
•Any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.)
•Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites
•Nepal re-entry Visa (if applicable)
•Extras cost for upgrading rooms at hotels if/when applicable
•Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides, road blockade etc (clients have to borne directly on the spot).
•Personal Insurance etc.

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