Once you land at Gonggar Airport, one of our representatives will pick you up and drive you to the hotel. You will be briefed about the itinerary and meet the other tour participants. You can rest in the hotel or stroll around the hotel.

Overnight at Lhasa.

Once you have a decent breakfast, we will visit the renowned Potala Palace.

Potala Palace was built in the 17^th century by the fifth Dalai Lama. From here, one can have a fantastic view of the entire city. It is also the residence of the Dalai Lama. The stories connected with the Palace will mesmerize you. It used to be the epicenter of Tibet’s temporal and spiritual strength.

Later, we will have lunch and then visit the famed Jokhang Temple. It has priceless cultural artifacts, including a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Many Buddhists gather here daily from around Tibet to burn incense as a form of worship. Every crevice of the Jokhang Temple reveals its spiritual importance, and you can witness the architectural combinations of three different communities: Tibetan, Indian, and Nepalese.

Later, we will end our tour today with a visit to Barkhor Market. The street is round and surrounds the Jokhang Temple. It is home to an unusual goods marketplace and many religious environments. When you are touring Tibet, you must visit this street.

Overnight at Lhasa.

You will have breakfast at the hotel, and then our guide will drive you to one of the largest Tibetan monasteries, Drepung Monastery. The Drepung Monastery is the most significant Gelugpa monastery in Tibetan Buddhism, located at the base of the Mountain Gambo Utse. This monastery holds around 10,000 monks, 540 pastures, and 141 fazendas. It is also famous for its other name, “Rice Heap.” When viewed from a distance, the monastery’s imposing white structure resembles a pile of rice.

Later, we will visit another large monastery, Sera Monastery, located at the base of Tatipu Hill. Its three principal structures are Tsokchan Hall, Dratsang College, and Kamtsan Dormitory. Those rooms have unmatched paintings, exquisite statues, fragrance fabric, and scriptures inscribed in gold powder. Also, lively discussions on Buddhist philosophy are held in this location, which sets it apart from the other well-known monasteries in Lhasa.

Overnight at Lhasa.

After breakfast, we will head towards Bayi Town, known as Nyingchi. You’ll also view the breathtaking Mila Pass(5013m) and the picturesque Niyang River landscape.

Once you reach Bayi town, you can rest the remaining time or stroll around in the evening.

Overnight at Bayi.

Today, we will visit Basum Tso Lake or Lake Draksum Tso, a holy lake at Nyingma School. The lake is incredibly dramatic, with the reflected pictures of snow-covered mountains rising above 6000 meters. You can see the number of tiny islands in the lake where Lamaist temples are built. This lake is a collection of beauty, religion, and alluring mythology. If you want to explore more, you can visit the Tsodzong Monastery near the lake’s southern shore.

After exploring the Basum Tso Lake, we will drive back to Bayi town.

Overnight at Bayi.

Today, we will visit two forest areas: Great Cypress Nature Reserve and Lulang Forest. Great Cypress Nature Reserve is about 15 km southeast of Bayi town in Pagqi. The main attraction of this reserve is the 50 meters tall, and about 2500-year-old King Cypress tree is located.

Later, we will visit the Lulang Forest, 75km east of Bayi, also known as Eastern Switzerland. This deep forest of 15 square kilometers is home to various wildlife. If fortune favors you, you may be able to take in a distant, panoramic vista of one of Tibet’s most exquisite mountains, Mt. Namcha Barwa (7782m).

Later in the evening, we will return to Lhasa.

Overnight at Lhasa.

You will have breakfast in your hotel, and then we will drive towards Gyantse (about 260km from Lhasa). We will pass through the Gampala Pass(4790m), famous as Karola Glacier, from which we can view Holy Yamdrok-tso Lake(4400m) before reaching the lake. Later, we will get there and witness the blue Yamdrok Lake, a freshwater lake, take some photos, and enjoy the stunning panoramas.

Later, we will continue our journey to the west to reach Gyantse, the third largest city in Tibet. Once we get there, we will visit the Pelkor Chode monastery, which is home to the magnificent Kumbum Stupa and historical paintings. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the famous Gyantse Dzong fortification overlooking the valley from the summit of the Kumbum.

Overnight at Gyantse.

In the early morning, we will visit the Tashilimphu Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lama. His Holiness, the First Dalai Lama, built Tashilimphu in 1447, translating to “mountain of happiness.” Its main attraction is the tenth Panchen Lama’s stupa-tomb. Other attractions are the Kelsang temple, Maitreya Buddha’s most enormous statue, and wall paintings.

As you stroll through the monastery’s hallways, you will be mesmerized by the exquisite decorations that evoke the tantric philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism.

Overnight at Shigatse.

After breakfast, we will drive towards Shegar (4350m). We will pass by Tsou-la Pass (4500m) and Gyatso-la Pass (5220m) on the route. We also stop by the Sakya monastery.

There is a high possibility of altitude sickness here in the Shegar. Tingri or Shekar Dzong are other names for the city.

Overnight at Shegar.

After having breakfast, we will move towards Kyirong Border. On the way, you will pass through the rural areas of Tibetan Province. Enjoy the scenic view of mountains, forests, and streams.

Once you reach the Kyirong border, the guide will complete certain formalities, and then you will be driven to Syabrubesi, where you will rest for the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the streets of Syabrubesi. Syabrubesi is also the base point to go for Langtang Trekking.

Overnight at Syabrubesi.

You will have a decent breakfast, and then we will drive back to Kathmandu. Within a few hours, we will reach Kathmandu and drop you off at your hotel.

You can rest the remaining time of the day or stroll around markets like Ason and New Road to shop for something beautiful to take back to your home.