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LHASA

Departs Every Tuesday

Best Travel Dates: April - June and Sept - Nov

Kathmandu - Lhasa - Day 1
Transfer to airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalaya Flight will give you an aerial view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks. Arrival at Gonggar airport around 1330 hrs. After clearing immigration and customs, it will be a two hour drive to cover 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000 feet). Snowland Hotel (in the heart of the old city). Altitude 3650 m. Hotel Snowland

Drepung - Norbulinka - Day 2
We start our sightseeing with a visit to one of Tibet's most important and biggest monasteries, Drepung, beautifully placed on a mountain slope 12 km. outside Lhasa. After returning to the city for lunch, we will go to the Norbulinka, the former summer palace of the dalai Lama. Surrounded by a lush green garden, it's a favorite place for Tibetan people to celebrate their festivals.

Lhasa - Day 3
In the morning visit the Potala Palace, one of the wonders of the world and marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon we visit the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. The walk around it is called the Barkhor and a must for all pilgrims, it is also a famous bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts and antiques.

Lhasa - Sera - Day 4
The morning is free to relax or explore the small alleys in the old Tibetan part of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit Sera monastery, 5 km. outside Lhasa, where we can watch the monks debating. They do this in a special way by making all kinds of gestures with their hands and arms.

Lhasa - Kathmandu- Day 5
Early morning rising to catch flight back to Kathmandu. Again we enjoy spectacular views while flying over the Himalayas range. Arrive in Kathmandu at 9 am.

Price: 2-3 people $550 per person; 4 or more people $460 per person; single supplement $125

Air Supplement: $434 per person (subject to change)

Note: Prices based on 2 people, dble occ; for single room add single supplement; solo travelers use solo price. The private tours can be expanded & modified; we can customize according to your preferences and interests. All prices subject to change.

Package Includes:

• all land transport
• accomodations, dble occ
• local English speaking guide
• airport transfers
• all required permits
  

• airport departure taxes
• Nepal re-entry visa
• China visa fee & visa urgent fee
• meals
• tips
• insurance
• personal expenses such as laundry, phone, etc