Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, holy land of Buddhism and economic midpoint of Tibet. Lhasa classic trip falls under one of the most popular tours in Tibet. This 8 days tour offers you the most comforting and adventurous within very short period of time. This can be one of the basic and memorable visit to Lhasa which include both the cultural visit along with the city tour highlights.
The holy city featured in religious culture, has some of most famous attractions in Tibet, including Samgye monastery, potala palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor Street, Namtso Lake etc. The devoted atmosphere of pilgrimage here will deeply touch the bottom of your soul.
Our Lhasa classic trip starts from Kathmandu, and one additional day we will stay in Kathmandu visiting the very important historical sites pashupatinath temple ,swayambhunath stupa and Budhanilkantha. The next day we will fly to Lhasa. We will be visiting Yongpu Lhakang place, Samgye monastery, and Potala palace-winter palace of Dalai Lama, Jokhang temple- Buddhist temple in Barkhor square, Barkhor Street and Namtso Lake- holy lake in Tibet.
Highlights:
- Visiting Potala palace, the impressive but spiritless citadel of the Dalai Lamas.
- Visiting Jokhang temple, Buddhist temple in Barkhor square also the spiritual heart of Tibet.
- Roaming around Barkhor Street.
- Yongpu Lhakang Place.
- Samgye monastery-the cradle of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Namtso Lake (4728 meters elevation)
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EQUIPMENT LIST
Here’s a general packing list of everything you should remember to carry on your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025:
1. A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
2. Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
3. Wind/ waterproof light jacket
4. Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
5. Inner and outer gloves
6. Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries
7. Water bottles and water purification tablets
8. T-shirts or shirts
9. Fleece jumper or jacket
10. Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
11. Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
12. Socks and underwear
13. Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
COMPLEMENTARY LIST
1. Daypack (50-60 liters) with a waterproof cover
2. Down Jacket
3. Duffel Bag
4. Oxygen cylinder
ROUTE MAP
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03: Flying to Lhasa. (3650 meters elevation)
Day 04: Visit Yongpu Lhakang Place- Samgye monastery- Lhasa.
Day 05: Potala Palace- Jokhang temple- Barkhor Street.
Day 06: Namtso Lake – Lhasa. (4728 meters elevation / 500 kilometers)
Day 07: Flying back to Kathmandu.
Day 08: Final Departure.
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop.
- Kathmandu sightseeing.
- Lhasa sightseeing.
- 03 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- 04 night’s hotel accommodation in Lhasa.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa and Lhasa to Kathmandu.
- All ground transportation.
- An experienced Tibetan guide.
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Excess baggage charge.
- Any international flights. (Except mentioned in itinerary)
- Personal expenses.
- Extra night hotel accommodation. (Except mentioned in above itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Tips to guide and driver.
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, our company representative will receive you from airport and drop you to the hotel for your stay. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Today after breakfast we will begin our sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. We will be visiting Pashupatinath Temple (the sacred temple), Swayambhunath stupa (monkey temple) and Budhanilkantha temple (jal Narayan). Back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Flying to Lhasa. (3650 meters elevation)
Today after breakfast we have a flight to Lhasa - the capital of Tibet autonomous region. Overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 04: Visit Yongpu Lhakang Place- Samgye monastery- Lhasa.
Today after breakfast we will be visiting Yongpu Lhakang and samgye monastery. Get back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 05: Potala Palace- Jokhang temple- Barkhor Street.
Today after breakfast we will spend our whole day visiting the very famous places of Lhasa, Potala Palace- winter palace of Dalai Lama, Jokhang temple- Buddhist temple in Barkhor square and Barkhor Street. Back to Hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 06: Namtso Lake – Lhasa. (4728 meters elevation / 500 kilometers)
Today we will be visiting Namtso lake- holy lake in Tibet. Back to hotel, overnight stay at hotel in Lhasa.
Day 07: Flying back to Kathmandu.
Today after having breakfast at hotel in Lhasa, we will fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 08: Final Departure.
Today our company representative will drop you to airport for your final departure. We wish you have a safe journey home.