6Days Tibet Lhasa|Gyantse|Shigatse Join-In Tour
| Time | Jan. to Mar. | Apr. to Jun. | Jul. to Aug. | Sept. to Oct. | Nov. to Dec. |
| Price/person | 649usd | 699usd | 819usd | 852usd | 689usd |
| Highlights: | Lhasa Potala Palace | ||||
1.Blend the classic culture heritage and nature beauty of Tibet in 6 days.
2.Visit top 3 historical cities-Lhasa(seat of Dalai Lama),Gyantse(Granary of Tibet),Shigatse(seat of Pamchen Lama)
3.Breath-taking scenery along Yarlung Zangbo river and Nyang-chu River,including holy lake Yamdrok and Karo-la glacier.
4.Do the kora behind the Tashilunpo monastery,behold the parnoramic view of the Shigatse.
5.Guided by experienced Tibetan local guide,no hidden cost ,forced shopping and tourist traps.
6.Welcome dinner will be arranged to get familiar with your travel companion.
7.Small group which is less than 12 participants,ensure your authentic and comfortable travelling experience in Tibet..
Price Inclusions:
- Tibet Entry Permit:Tibet Entry Permit and Alien’s travel Permit
- Transportation: Transfer between airport/train station and Lhasa city;Lhasa City transportation, Tourist Vehicle according to Group size
- Admission fee of all tourist sites as listed in itinerary:
- Professional Tibetan English speaking tour guide
- Travel Agency Service Charge
- Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance;
- Accommodation;
★★★Economy Hotel: (Mandala Hotel)or similar；3-star hotel sharing twin room with breakfast buffet in Lhasa;
★★★★Comfortable Hotel:（Lhasa Gangjian Hotel):Double Occupancy;with breakfast buffet
Notice:If you prefer better accommodation,we will help to arrange. - Tibetan style welcome dinner
Price Exclusions:
- Lunches and Dinners: such as souvenir,laundry,drinks,telephone calls,optional activities
- Discretionary gratuities for guides and chauffeurs
- Other personal expense
- Single room supplement
The fee of limousine service has been covered. however, airport service is only available for the following period of time; railway station serivice is always free.
| Pick-up from airport: | 1.Around 12:30，pick up the clients who arrive before 12:00. 2.Around 16:00, pick up the clients who arrive before 15:40. |
| Drop-off to airport: | 1.Around 07:30,depart from hotel to airport. Aound 11:00,depert from hotel to airport |
| if: | the airport limousine service is needed in other time,or the flight is delayed and miss the pick-up time,extra 400rmb. |
| Notice: : | The vehicle will only leave until all guests, who arrive during the above period of time get on. There may be about one-hour’s waiting time. We extend our sincere apology for the inconvenience. In the meantime, you are strongly advised to book your ticket in accordance with our limousine. |
6Days Tibet Lhasa Join-In Group Tour Package
Meet your guide at Lhasa Railway Station or Lhasa Airport.On the way, appreciate the heart-beating highland view along the Yarlong Tsangpo river (the longest river in Tibet and highest river on the earth with an average altitude of 4,000 meters), originating from Jiemayangzong Glacier on the northern Himalayas.Upon arrival,check in hotel, try to rest and drink adequate water to better acclimatize the high altitude.
Overnight :at Lhasa
Meal :Breakfirst
Day 2: Lhasa City (B.D)
Highlights of the day:Potala Palace/ Jokhang Temple/Barkhor Street .
Today you will explore the extraodinary Potala Palace, Tibet’s defining religious landmark, a grand masterpiece of white, crimson and gold famed for being the former residence of the Dalai Lama.On the top ,you will have a bird-eye view of the whole Lhasa,In the distance there are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple.
Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. It attracts a large number of pilgrims as its being considered the most sacred temple in Tibet .Step out of the Jokhang temple, browse the bustling, multicolored handicraft stalls of Barkhor Bazaar, a section of the oldest part of Lhasa that bustles with marketplace activity and religious devotion.
Tonight,a welcome dinner will be arranged in local Tibtan restaurant,get to know more about your group members.
1.To better protect the 1300 years old palace, the daily tourists flow is limited to 4000 visitors,we will reserve the tickets in advance,and guaranteed the visit to Potala Palace,but the sightseeing order may subject to change according to the actural situation.
2.The stairs of Potala Palace is pretty steep,ascend slowly,no rush.
3.No lighter,liquid allowed in Potala Palace.
4.To acclimate the high altitude
Overnight :at Lhasa
Meal :Breakfirst
Day 3: Lhasa Surrounding (B)
Highlights:Drepung Monastery/ Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery was once home to 10,000 monks and the Dalai Lamas – it was the seat of central government until the Fifth Dalai Lama built the Potala.
Sera Monastery, one of the largest monastery of the Gelugpa sect. In the Tibetan language, sera means “wild rose garden.”Sera also has three monastic colleges, which served in past centuries as magnets for thousands of monks who traveled from all over Tibet to study.You will come across Sera Monastery’s monks debating which was held in the courtyard at around 3;00-5:30 in the afternoon.(Except Sunday)
In the late afternoon,return to Lhasa city,free time on your own.
Overnight :at Lhasa
Meal :Breakfirst
Highlights:Yamdrok(4060m)/Karo-la Glacier(5030m)/Gyantse Pelkor Monastery& Kumbum/Scenery on the way.
Morning, drive along the Tsangpo river to 4900m Khampa La pass. Below is the huge expanse of turquoise Yamdrok Lake,local Tibetan believe it’s a turquoise eardrop of the godness fallen to the earth. About 20km head of Yamdrok lake,at Karo La pass(5039m) ,you will overlook the grand karo-la glacier,do not miss the great photo opportunity.
Then follow the Nyingchu river and endless highland barley fields to the granary of Tibet-Gyangtse.Visit the famous Pelkor Monastery,spend time in the unique Gyantse Kumbum as well,a layered stupa designed as a kind of 3 dimensional mandala and model of the Buddhist universe.During the 1960s,this over 500 years Kumbum was luckily avoid the damage as it was used as the wearhouse of the grain.
In the afternoon,arrive Shigatse, which locates at the junction of Yarlung Zangbo river and Nyangchu river,it is spiritually hosted by Pamchan Lama.Free time on you own to explore this second largest city of Tibet.
1.From the bottom of the Khampa La pass to the top,there is about 30km hair-pin road,for travelers who easily get carsick,bring dramamine just in case.
2.Inside the Kumbum of Pelkor monastery,no pictures allowed unless you pay the 10rmb extra.
Overnight :Shigatse
Meal :Breakfirst
Highlights:Yamdrok(4060m)/Karo-la Glacier(5030m)/Gyantse Pelkor Monastery& Kumbum/Scenery on the way.
Morning,visit Tashilunpo Monastery ,the grand monastery for Panchen Lama,Tibetans call it “Little Potala”.It is also one of the few monasteries which survived during 1960s.The glistening golden roof,Giant Buddha Statue and the ancient old murals are the highlights,and walk the kora behind the monastery,which provide the parnoramic view of whole Shigatse city.
After the visit of Tashilunpo monastery,return to Lhasa.Enjoy your last night in Tibet.
1.Monks in Tashilunpo monastery adopt lots of dogs,they are cute and lazy,do not disturb and feed them.
Overnight :Lhasa
Meal :Breakfirst
Today is the time to say good bye and depart to your next destination.We will arrange airport or train station drop-off .Thank you again for choosing our service.Bon voyage!
Overnight :N/A
Meal :Breakfirst
