Tibet Tour, Explore Lhasa City Tour, Tibet Lhasa Tour

TIBET

EXPLORE LHASA CITY TOUR

DURATION: 04 NIGHTS 05 DAYS

FLY IN / FLY OUT

DEPARTURE: EVERY TUESDAY

SEASON: APRIL TO OCTOBER 2005.

Day 01 Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on china southwest airlines. This one hour trans-himalayan flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of the mt. Everest and other himalayan peaks (if 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 kms to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude 3650 meters (13000ft) Upon arrival we check in hotel , overnight in hotel.

Day 02 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 is a favorite place for Tibetan people to celebrate their festivals.

Day 03 In the morning , visit the potala palace, one of the wonder in the world and one of the marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of the Dalai Lama and sight you will definitely not forget. In the afternoon, we visit the Norkhang 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 (Market) for Tibetan Handicrafts and Antiques.

Day 04 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 5 kms. 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 Already the end of our tour and we have to get up very early in the morning for our transfer to Ganggor Airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. We arrive around Nine o'clock in the morning because of the 2 hrs and 15 minutes time difference with Tibet, of course we enjoy the spectacular views again while we fly over the HIMALAYAN Range

Cost include: Accommodation on twin sharing & BB Basis as per hotel plan. Sightseeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, English speaking Tibetan Guide, Private ground transfer, Tibet Travel Permit.

Cost exclude: Air fares on Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu sector, Airport taxes, Nepal re-entry visa fee, Travel insurance, Personal nature expenses, All meals except breakfast & China visa fee.

Fix Departure Bulletin: We have several fixed departures program for Tibet during 2004 onwards. If you like to depart any particular date duration & Place, please let us know. We will mention it in this chart so that you may find other friends who like to join with you. Tour details can be emailed to you. Please just ask.

Remember : Loyal Travels & Tours offers the following trips to "Roof of the World" on Fixed Departure basis. The tour packages are conducted on Group Joining and Guaranteed departure on every Tuesday and Saturday through the year.