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Historical Lhasa Tour
 

This trip gives you an insight into the mysterious but fascinating history and culture of the Tibetans. As you are taken on a grand tour to the fabled capital city of Lhasa, you may feel as though you have been transported into an era where history seems to come alive like it was thousands of years ago. You become a part of it as you tour.

If you want to savor the rich Tibetan culture and history but don't have much time to spare, then this tour is tailor made for you. Lhasa, the most famous among Tibetan cities, was the capital of the first Tibetan emperor Songstan Gampo. The city of Lhasa lies on the north bank of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3,700 meters. Covering an area of 544 sq kilometers and lying at an altitude of 3660 meters, Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

The city has a history of over 13 centuries and is synonymous with Tibetan culture and heritage. Your tour itinerary includes a visit to the majestic Potala palace, the splendid Norbulingka (summer retreat of the Dalai Lama), the sacred Jokhang temple and the busy Barkhor square. You will also be taken on a guided tour to the ancient monasteries of Sera and Drepung, important seats of Tibetan Buddhism, and the Potala Palace. In a nutshell, the historical Lhasa tour is where history repeats itself.. & your holidays become a repetition of memories for the generations to come.

   
 
 

Trip length: 5 Days
Grade: Sightseeing tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel
Maximum altitude: 3660m

 
 
Lhasa Tour
   
 
 

Day 01  - Arrive in Lhasa (3660m)-45 minutes drive from Gonggar airport to Lhasa – 93 km 
Day 02  - Sightseeing in Lhasa- (Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Square)
Day 03  - Sightseeing in Lhasa- ( Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace)
Day 04  - A free day in Lhasa for acclimatization
Day 05  - Depart Lhasa

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