Trip Introduction
The Best of Lhasa-Tibet-5 days package includes the exploration of the forbidden city in depth. In millennium Buddhism, Lhasa is known as the holy city of wonders. For this reason, the 5 days in Lhasa Tibet offer a full exploration of Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Drayerpa Cave, traditional Barkhor bazaar and religious monasteries (Ganden, Sera, Drepung).
As we wander through the charming whitewashed Tibetan quarters, we are enchanted by the holy city. Tibet's heart, Lhasa, is the starting and ending point, and it includes all its beautiful landmarks. Tibet's former capital, Lhasa, lies at an altitude of 3600m (12,000 feet). Among the favourite destinations of international travellers is the old town. Travellers will discover the narrow streets of Tibet surrounded by the giant green and white mountains on the Best of Lhasa-Tibet-5-days itinerary. Buddhists flock to the city during the month of Losar, which marks the Buddhist New Year.
During January to June and October to December is the best time to visit Lhasa. During July and August, the city is facing heavy rainfall. Anyone can do this Lhasa-Tibet-5-day packages. We can customize the trip for you or bundle it with our Eternal Himalaya Adventure with other cultural tours.
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy the scenic flight viewing the white trans of the white Himalayas (Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,536m).
- Explore the bowels of Potala, the spiritual fortress of Dalai Lama.
- Walk around the shrines of Jokhang.
- Follow the mendicants and monks in Barkhor, the fascinating medieval pilgrim circuit.
- Attend a prayer or meeting at the monasteries of Ganden, Sera, Drepung.
- Explore the richly supplied traditional Barkhor Bazaar.
- Enter the Drayerpa cave, the 50 different mini caves of the Lama meditators.