
4 Days Lhasa City Tour Itinerary
Prices from $525
The itinerary for short stay in Lhasa includes the highlights for visitors: the most important historical and religious sites and splendid viewpoints. Depending on the time of your arrival and departure, you will also have some free time.
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Day 1 – Arrival in Lhasa
You arrive at the Lhasa Gonggar Airport or the train station. The airport is 62 km/ 39 miles away from the city, and it takes approximately one hour to get to the hotel from there. On the way to Lhasa, you will enjoy beautiful views of the mountains. The train station is located in Lhasa, and you will only need a short transfer to the hotel.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you might have some free time to spend in Lhasa. Our guides will be happy to advise you on what you can do with your time in Lhasa. Remember, that Lhasa is located at 3,650 meters/ 12,000 ft above sea level and you will need some time to acclimatize.
After you check in the hotel, you are welcome to explore the city, visit nearby temples, do some shopping, try delicious Tibetan food in one of the local restaurants, or just take a rest.
Walking around Barkhor Street can be an excellent choice for your first day in Lhasa. You will join crowds of pilgrims, local Tibetans, and monks circumambulating the Jokhang Temple.
Most importantly, on your first day in Tibet, be sure to relax, enjoy your day and allow some time for acclimatizing.

Day 2 – Lhasa city tour: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
This tour visits the two most important religious sites in Tibet.
The Potala Palace was the seat of the Dalai Lamas since the 17th century. First, the guide will take you to the Chak Pori Hill to take photos of the majestic Palace. We will then go inside and spend approximately 1.5 – 2 hours there. While there, you will see many of its most famous artifacts.
There will be free time for lunch after visiting the Potala Palace.
Time permitting, you can walk around the Potala Palace and join many of the local Tibetans.
Next, we will walk towards the Jokhang Temple. It was built in the 7th century to display the Jowo Shakyamuni Statue – the statue of the 12-year-old Buddha before his enlightenment. The statue was created at the time when the historical Buddha lived. It is elaborately decorated with gold, jewels, and precious stones.
After visiting the temple, we recommend taking a walk around Bakhor Street.
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Day 3 – Lhasa city tour: Summer Palace and Sera Monastery
In the morning we will visit Norbulingka or Summer Palace where the Dalai Lamas were living during warm months. It is a large beautiful park with palaces for 7th, 13th, and 14th Dalai Lamas.
In the afternoon we are visiting Sera Monastery. It was founded by Tsongkhapa’s disciple in the 15th century. Nowadays it is famous for monks debate that you can witness. Debates are a very important part of learning and understanding Buddhism. Monks gather in the courtyard in the shade of the trees to refine their knowledge.
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Day 4 – Lhasa to Airport/Train station
Please prepare in advance for your departure. It takes approximately one hour to drive to the airport and about thirty minutes to reach the train station. We will arrive at the airport three hours before your departure flight if you are traveling to Nepal and two hours before any domestic flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lhasa altitude?
Lhasa is located at 3,650 meters/ 11,450 ft. Although the altitude is not very high compared to other Tibetan territories, you might experience some mild effects of altitude sickness.
Can I walk freely in Lhasa by myself or the guide has to accompany me all the time?
You can walk in the city by yourself. However, you need a guide to visit most of the historical and religious places, such as Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace.
What types of accommodations are available in Lhasa?
There is a wide range of hotels in Lhasa. You will find everything from 3 to 5-star hotels.
Does anybody speak English?
Aside from your guide and maybe a few hotel workers, almost no one speaks English. Most of Tibetans know some Chinese. There are a few signs in English in the central part of the city, and many popular restaurants offer English menu.
four days for $350? including entrance fees hotels/breakfast
2 people traveling
July 2-July 5
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