Day 01 Tuesday
 Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This is one hour Trans Himalayan Flights will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. Local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two-hour drive to cover the 93-km to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland Hotel, right in the heart of the old city.
Day 02 Wednesday
We start our sight seeing with a visit to one of Tibet's most important and biggest monasteries, Drepung. Beautifully placed on a mountain slope 12km 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.
Day 03 Thursday
In the morning, visit the Potala Palace, one of the wonders in the world and one of the marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of the Dalai Lama and a sight you will definitely not forget. 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.
Day 04 Friday
The morning is free to relax or to explore the small alleys in the old Tibetan part of Lhasa. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera monastery, 5km outside Lhasa, where we can watch the monks debating. They do this in a very special way by making all kinds of gestures with their hands and arms.
Day 05 Saturday
This is the last day of our tour and we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. We arrive around nine o'clock in the morning because of the 2 hours and 15 minutes time difference with Tibet. Of course we enjoy the spectacular views again while we fly over the Himalayan range.
Tour Cost:
Budget Trip : US$ 325.00 Per person (Hotel Flora Basis)
Single Supplement : US$ 50.00 Standard Trip : US$ 380.00 Per person (Hotel Sambhala Basis)
Single Supplement : US$ 80.00
Deluxe Trip : US$ 575.00 Per person (Hotel Lhasa Basis)
Single Supplement : US$ 210.00
Flight Fare (Round trip) : US$ 520.00 + 96 (Tax) Per Person.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Accommodation on twin sharing basis on Bed & Breakfast basis, all necessary sightseeing tour as per the program, all necessary monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide, private ground transfer and Tibet permit.
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
All expenses of personal nature, Air Ticket (round trip), Nepal re-entry visa fee, Chinese Visa, Airport Departure tax, Air ticket reconfirmation fee, Personal insurance, photography fee.
Note: The above provided itinerary is fixed departure program. We also operate
tailor-made tours to Tibet.
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