Glimpse of Tibet Tour

Glimpse of Tibet Tour
At a Glance
  • Duration5 Days
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Group Size 1-10 Pax
  • Starts Lhasa Airport
  • Ends Lhasa Airport
Highlights
  • Explore the beauty of Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace
  • Visit Jokhang Temple, Barkar Street, Deprung and Sera Monastery
  • Be amazed at the fine arts, interiors, carvings, handwork
  • keep your eyes on charming treasures like statues, murals, Buddhist classics.

The ephemeral and gratifying tour of 5 days lets you experience discerns of Tibet, the historic and autonomous region of China which is known as the roof of the world. Amazing natural landscapes all the way presets you with the wonders of Tibet. Lhasa city, the heart of Tibet mostly known as the city of gods, is the utmost charisma of the Glimpses of Tibet Tour. Enjoy the forbidden land of Tibet with the cognizance of the historical, cultural, and architectural splendor of Lhasa city. 

Potala Palace dominates the skyline of the utter city, Lhasa (main glances of Tibet tour) evinces arts, and crafts, astonishing vistas of mountains and initial grandeur flawless. The main highlight of this Glimpse of Tibet Tour is the Palace Potala stands tall on red hill, the dzong fortress renowned as the worlds heritage site built over a palace erected by Songsten Gampo.  Norbulingka Palace, the grand palace of the Dalai Lama wondrously embellished with excellent art and craftworks on palace buildings over 200 years old. Explore both wonderlands with fine arts, interiors, carvings, and handworks carved in walls, roofs, windows and pillars that are exhilaratingly beautiful.

Lhasa is emblazoned with glorious temples and monasteries in which Jokhang temple, the oldest temple encircled by Barkor Street has imposing religious importance. Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, the "great three"Gelug University Gompas of Lhasa and Garden Monastery built by Jamgyang Choge Tashi Palden. known as the largest monastery, deprung in the 20th century with 10,000monks. keep your eyes on the charming treasures like statues, murals, and Buddhist classics. 5 days Glimpses of Tibet Tour is the best tour to get unique cultural insights and Tibetan Buddhist art in a tranquil way.

Itinerary

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    Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our Tibet Guide and dropped off at your hotel. Check into Hotel and take a rest. Also, be ready for a short and sweet trip. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

      After breakfast, today you will be guided to major places in Lhasa called Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Especially Potala Palace is for the winter palace of the Dalai Lama which is located on Red Hill. From Potala Palace, witness the amazing scenery of the entire Lhasa city. It remains constantly bustling with religious worshipers .after the Potala Palace in the afternoon you will be guided to Jokhang Temple which offers the first glimpse of devout Tibetans. Next, you will guide Bharkhor Street. You will find ancient Art and architecture as well as you can taste local food and tea with the typical house. Overnight at the hotel.

        The days start as you will be guided to Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery which is one of the great three Gelug monasteries of Tibet. In the afternoon you will guide to Sera Monastery another one of the Great Gelug Monasteries of Tibet, also the best-preserved monastery in Tibet with its whitewashed walls and golden roofs. After lunch, we visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, the typical park is worth appreciating the stunning scenery on the highland and admiring the palace buildings over 200 years old. After visiting those places you will back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

          The place you will be exploring today is Ganden Monastery (Ganden Namgyan Ling), one of Tibet’s three great and pristine Gelug University monasteries. As you drive you will be able to enjoy views of the beautiful Kyichu River (Lhasa River). As well you can see the spectacular monastery located peacefully on the mountaintop. Then, visit the Genden Monastery chapels. Later, visit the tomb of the Gelupa founder, Tsongkhapa. After exploration of Ganden Monastery, you will be guided toward Tibetan farmer's villages to get to know their life better. Overnight at Hotel.

            A glimpse of the Tibet Tour of your ends today !! As per the flight to your country, you will be dropped off at the airport. 

            Cost Details

            Cost Includes
            • All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
            • Four nights of Accommodation with Breakfast at a 3-star category Hotel in Lhasa
            • Tibet Travel Permits
            • Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) approved the Tibetan guide including his salary, foods, accommodation, insurance, etc.
            • All activities as per itinerary including attraction, tour guide, and entry fees
            • All applicable taxes and service charges
            Cost Excludes
            • Lunches and Dinners during the tours approx. 25 per day.
            • Travel Insurance
            • Nepal entry & re-entry visas
            • International flights to/from Lhasa
            • Chinese Visa fee USD 175.00 for American and USD 85.00 other citizens.
            • Personal shopping and drinks etc.
            • Tips for guide and driver
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