Tibet Lhasa Tour

Tibet Lhasa Tour Overview

Keen to discover the religious and geographical beauty of Tibet’s highland city Lhasa? Grab the opportunity to join this Tibet Lhasa Tour package and venture on your journey to the mystical land of Lhasa.

Today in the 21st century, you can notice everything is heading fast towards the way of modernization. But entering into Lhasa city you will feel like being in the mid 17th century.

Scattered all over Lhasa, the ancient monasteries of Lhasa make this city a perfect Tibetan Buddhism exploration spot. Further being the historic old city, you can see the resemblance of Tibetan Buddhism in every street of Lhasa.

The sheer beauty of the soaring Potala Palace is there in the city to take your travel experience to the next level. Encircling the Drepung Monastery holy trek route, the monastery’s pilgrims light up your mood with an awesome experience. Joining the holy walk with the pilgrims rotating the Barkhor Street pilgrim circuit you will find some kind of inner satisfaction. Not only the divine feel, but you will also get to shop the best souvenirs during your ramble around Barkhor Street. Furthermore, retaining the lifestyle since the old days, a stroll around the streets of Barkhor lets you witness the exotic lifestyle of local Tibetans.

Though the Tibet Lhasa tour can be completed by opting for the overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa. But for the time-bounded people, this 4-night and 5-day Tibet Lhasa Tour via flight is quite convenient. Full of spirituality, this five-day tour to Lhasa leaves you with a reminiscing travel experience.

To savor the astounding beauty of Lhasa, you needn’t have to do much. Just book this trip package and we will arrange everything for you. With us, you needn’t have to take the stress of managing the Tibet travel permit and similar other document formalities.

Major Attractions of our Tibet Lhasa Tour:

Potala Palace

Listed as a World Heritage Site since the year 1994, Potala Palace was the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas in the ancient days. The palace got its name from the popular Mt. Potalaka. The Chapel of the 5th and 13th Dalai, the Red Palace, the Thangka storehouse, and the Schools of Religious officials are some of the major attractions of Potala Palace. The dominating beauty of this Palace is something that you will reminisce about even after the completion of this short Lhasa tour.

Jokhang Temple

Also named the Qoikang Monastery, the Jokhang Monastery is the spiritual heart of Tibet. The monastery is located a few meters east of the Potala Palace. The monastery became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2001. It was added to the list as an extension of the Potala Palace.

Barkhor Market

Known as the oldest street in Lhasa, Barkhor Market is the most lively place in the entire Tibet. Leading the pilgrims to the Jokhang temple, the streets of Barkhor are admired by most of the pilgrims visiting this temple. Further, the charm of this market is that it forces visitors to ramble around its premises during their Tibet-Lhasa Tour.

With a story holding back from history, the streets of these markets have great historical and religious value. Drawing the attention of several visitors, vendors, pilgrims, and businessmen, up to this date the market has set itself as the best place for souvenir shopping in Tibet.

You can see the culture of Lhasa in each of the arts and artifacts located here. If you love to buy handicraft items as a souvenir, the market serves you the best. For food lovers, it is the place where the best Tibetan dishes are served.

To feel the real life of Lhasa, join a holy walk with the pilgrims there, and don’t forget to take a sip of traditional Tibetan tea.

Norbulinka Park

Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as a part of the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Norbulingka Park is the major highlight of our Tibet Lhasa tour. In the past days, the park was used as a summer residence by several Dalai Lamas. Therefore, today also it is known as the former summer residence of Dalai Lamas.

The literal meaning of Norbulingka Park is Treasure Garden. Like its name, the park here is full of several treasures. Considered the largest artificial garden in Tibet, the park houses a beautiful Summer Palace and several Buddha and Dalai Lama shrines.

The construction of the Park and the palace was completed under Jampel Gyatso in 1783. However, till this date of the 21st century, it has gone through several restorations.

Drepung Monastery

Located on the western outskirts of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is the biggest of all Tibetan Monastery in Tibet. Further, it is also known as one of three popular Gelug Monastery in Tibet.

With its shimmering white buildings, the monastery lures tourists from a far distance. Embellished with vibrant decorations and spectacular statues of Buddha, the interiors of the buildings of Drepung Monastery attract visitors with their glamour.

Before the construction of Potala Palace, the monastery was used as the residential home of Dalai Lamas. But today, the monastery is renowned for its standard education system.

Whenever the topic of the greatest Buddhist monastic universities arises, Drepung Monastery’s name always comes on the list.

Besides the admiration of its structure and exploration of its history, what you can do at this Drepung Monastery is the holy Kora. Most of the travelers who join this Lhasa Tibet Tour opt for this Kora walk. This Drepung Monastery Lora is far easier than that of Mount Kailash Kora.

Shera Monastery

Renowned for the Monk’s debate performance, Shera Monastery is one of three Gelug monasteries in Lhasa. With the literal meaning “wild roses” in the Tibetan language, Shera Monastery is a center of attraction for tourists joining the Lhasa tours.