Introduction
Our private 4 day Lhasa tour is designed to give you an intimate knowledge of the lands, culture, and people of Tibet. We not only present the best of Tibet to you but also an authentic cultural experience for you.

Lhasa, most popularly known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number one tourist destination in Tibet. Potala Palace is a UNESCO world heritage and features an overwhelming array of intricate murals, temples, stupas, tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas, exquisite Tibetan Mandalas and other relics of Tibetan history.

Day 1: Arrive Lhasa (3650m, 12000ft)
You will be met at Gonggar Airport by your Tibetan guide with a "khata" (a traditional ceremonial white scarf for good luck) and a warm greeting - Tashi Delek. A 1.5-hour drive along the beautiful Lhasa River leads you to Lhasa, lying at an altitude of 3650 meters (12000ft). It’s advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa’s altitude.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Lhasa
After breakfast, your experienced guide will take you to the purchase the Potala Palace entrance ticket. Due to the visitor restriction, small group tourists must be present and show ID to purchase tickets. A morning stroll clockwise around the Palace gives you the first chance to experience the Tibetan culture. Streams of people circle the Palace, saying prayers, twirling their praying wheels and talk to each other. After lunch you will visit SERA MONASTERY, you are introduced to the important aspects of Buddhism. If you are lucky, you are able to witness the monks debating assembly. Late afternoon and evening, you will be busied wandering around the famous BARKHOR MARKETS or observing the crowd at the balcony of a bar. Enjoy a Tibetan dinner and a traditional Tibetan dance show.

Day 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa
On this day you get more acquainted with the mystiques of Lhasa. In the morning after breakfast, you will set off to view the majestic POTALA PALACE towering above city of Lhasa. We specifically arrange the famous Potala Palace to be on your third day in Lhasa because there are a lot of steps to climb. Trust us, you will get out of breath without proper acclimatization. You will immerse yourself in array of intricate Tibetan murals, temples, sculptures and tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas. The POTALA PALACE was first built in the 6th century and rebuilt in the 13th century.. After lunch, you will visit the most sacred Jokhang Temple.

Day 4: Depart Lhasa
You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home.

For further enquiry please feel free to mail us at: enquiry@AccessTibet.com