Tour Overview
Journey to the Roof of the World. Explore Lhasa's sacred Potala Palace, ancient monasteries, and the profound spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism.
Duration: 4 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Tibet | Start: Your hotel in Tibet
Highlights
- ✅ Potala Palace — the iconic winter palace of the Dalai Lamas
- ✅ Jokhang Temple — Tibet's most sacred temple
- ✅ Barkhor Street — the ancient pilgrimage circuit
- ✅ Sera Monastery — watch monks debate Buddhist philosophy
- ✅ Drepung Monastery — once the world's largest monastery
- ✅ Norbulingka — the Dalai Lama's summer palace
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Lhasa
Arrive Lhasa (3,656m). Rest and acclimatize — drink water, walk slowly. Evening: gentle stroll on Barkhor Street, watch pilgrims prostrate themselves at Jokhang Temple.
Day 2: Potala Palace & Jokhang
Morning: Potala Palace — the 13-story architectural wonder with 1,000 rooms. Afternoon: Jokhang Temple, Tibet's spiritual heart. Join pilgrims on the Barkhor kora (circuit). Rooftop café with Potala views.
Day 3: Monasteries
Morning: Drepung Monastery — once home to 10,000 monks. Afternoon: Sera Monastery — don't miss the lively afternoon monk debates (3-5 PM). Tibetan dinner with song and dance.
Day 4: Departure
Norbulingka Park. Tibetan Medicine Museum. Airport/train transfer.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide (Tibetan Buddhist specialist)
- ✅ Vehicle
- ✅ All monastery entries
- ✅ Potala Palace ticket (pre-booked)
- ✅ 3 lunches
- ✅ Airport transfers
- ✅ Tibet Entry Permit handling
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotel
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Lhasa flight/train
- ❌ Tips
Before You Go
Best Time
May–Oct — warmer temperatures, roads and passes are open.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, camera, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure!
Fitness Level
Moderate — involves walking tours of 2-4 hours per day with breaks. Suitable for most travelers.
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