Lhasa City Tibet Tour -3 Nights /4 Days

Trip Facts

  • Duration 4 Days
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Destination Tibet
  • Transportation Flight/Car/Jeep/Van/Bus
  • Activity Cultural and Historical Tours
  • Best Season March - May and Sept -November
  • Group Size Mini 2, Max 12 People
  • Trip Start/End Lhasa, Tibet
  • Max Altitude 4,300m/14,108ft

Lhasa City Tibet Tour Highlights: 

  • Visit the Potala Palace
  • Sightseeing at the Norbulingka Palace  and visiting Tibet Traditional Hospital
  • Explore Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Bazaar
  • Yamdrok Lake, the holy lake, and Kharola glacier
  • Tasshilhunpo Monastery, built by the first Dalai Lama
  • Khumbu Stupa and Phakor Monastery Gyantse

Lhasa City Tibet Tour -3 Nights /4 Days Overview:

The Lhasa City Tibet Tour (4 Days, 3 Nights) offers an immersive journey into the historical, religious, and cultural wonders of Tibet's capital. Lhasa, the heart of the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), is a treasure trove of heritage, home to iconic sites like the Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and former residences of the Dalai Lama. Visitors arrive in Lhasa via flights or trains from mainland China or direct flights from Kathmandu, Nepal. This tour takes you through Lhasa’s landmarks, including revered monasteries like Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple, while also offering the lively experience of Barkhor Bazaar, known for its Tibetan cuisine and traditional souvenirs.

For those with limited time, this four-day tour is ideal for exploring Lhasa's main attractions. However, if you wish to venture further to nearby sites such as Ganden, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Tso, or the towns of Shigatse and Gyantse, extending your stay is recommended. These additional locations offer even deeper insights into Tibet’s breathtaking landscapes and rich traditions, ensuring an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re seeking cultural immersion or scenic exploration, this itinerary provides a well-balanced glimpse into the essence of Tibet.

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will initiate the visa application process using an authorization letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). The process requires at least two working days to complete, during which Satori Adventures will offer you the opportunity to explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the iconic Buddhist stupas of Swayambhunath and Bouddhanath.

A scenic one-hour mountain flight will then take you to Gongkar Airport in Lhasa, offering breathtaking views of Everest, Cho-Oyu, and Friendship Peak along the way. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you with a placard displaying your name and escort you to your hotel. Over the next two days, enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Lhasa.  This  4-day journey to the "Roof of the World" covers round-trip flights, transfers, accommodations, Breakfast, and immersive cultural experiences.

Food During Lhasa to EBC Tour 

On this trip, only breakfasts are provided. You'll need to pay for your lunches and dinners. Breakfast will be served where we stay overnight, and dinner arrangements can be similar. Lunch will be eaten while we're traveling to the next place. We suggest budgeting around Yuan 60 to Yuan 100 (US$10 to US$16) per day for lunch and dinner. Our meals will include Tibetan bread, dal (lentil soup), bhat (rice), tsampa porridge, and other basic local dishes.

Accommodation During The Tour 

We will stay at the Kyichu Hotel, a centrally located 3-star hotel in Lhasa. Upgrades to higher-rated accommodations are available for an additional cost. All stays are based on twin-sharing arrangements, with single supplements available upon request at an extra charge.

Travel Documents Required for Entry to Tibet

Passport

All travelers must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.

Chinese Visa: This can be obtained from a Chinese Embassy or through China Highlights if entering Tibet from China.

Group Visa: Required for travelers entering Tibet from Nepal. After the Tibet tour, travelers can continue to mainland China with a valid group visa.

Note: An individual Chinese visa in your passport will be canceled if a group visa is issued.

Tibet Entry Permit

Issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau, this is a mandatory document for all foreigners entering Tibet.

Additional Permits for Specific Areas

Travel Permit: Required for access to restricted areas within Tibet. This permit is issued after your arrival in Tibet.

Military Permit: Necessary for visiting certain militarily sensitive regions in Tibet. Ensure all required documents are in order before your trip to enjoy a smooth and hassle-free journey to Tibet.

Visa Process for Tibet Overland Tour from Nepal

According to the latest regulations from the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, a minimum of four people is required to apply for a Tibet group visa. The application process in Kathmandu involves submitting the original passport and typically takes 3–4 official working days to complete.

Please note that visa requirements and regulations are subject to frequent changes. We recommend confirming the latest requirements with Adventure Club Trek before booking your Tibet tour to ensure a smooth process.

The Chinese government frequently updates its visa regulations. If any new rules are introduced in the future, we will promptly provide updated information.

Itinerary

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We arrive in Lhasa either from a direct flight from Nepal or via mainland China. If we decide to fly from Nepal, then we get to enjoy a beautiful hour-long trans-Himalayan flight that takes us over Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,536m), and other Himalayan peaks and glaciers. If we choose to go to Lhasa via mainland China, we may fly from any of the major Chinese cities or take the world's highest train route to Lhasa. Upon our arrival in Lhasa, a representative from Himalayan Glacier will pick us up either from the airport or the train station for about an hour’s drive to our designated hotel in Lhasa. We are advised to take plenty of rest for the remainder of the day in order to minimize altitude sickness.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsNo Meals
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,972ft

We spend our day visiting several monasteries in Lhasa in the company of a guide and interpreter. One of these is the Sera Monastery in Tibet with its whitewashed walls and golden roofs. After lunch, we visit Norbulingka, a summer palace of the Dalai Lama, and the Jokhang Temple, a most sacred shrine in Tibet. Surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkor – a maze of narrow cobbled streets that is the central market of Lhasa.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,972ft

We visit Potala Palace in the morning. It is a palace that dominates the city of Lhasa. It is a spectacular building containing the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important chapels. There has been a Palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present Palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century. It used to be the largest monastery in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days the number has fallen down to a hundred.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,972ft

Our tour in the beautiful Lhasa City comes to an end today. There is nothing else to do but stroll around the Lhasa streets, shop for souvenirs, or just rest in our hotel room. A representative from Adventure Club Trek will take us to the Lhasa airport for our onward journey.

  • MealsBreakfast

Note: Your safety is of the utmost concern whilst you are traveling with Adventure Club Trek. We will make every effort possible to follow the original itinerary but we reserve the right to change that itinerary if a segment of it becomes a safety issue. Certain mountain regions are remote, natural disasters can happen, weather conditions can decline and there can be illness or an injury. To avoid dangerous situations we may occasionally have to make changes to the itinerary to ensure everyone’s safety. That having been said, Adventure Club Trek will strive to provide you with the best possible Tibet Tours and Trekking experience and to keep your safety our number one priority. We thank you for your understanding.

Cost Details

Price Includes

  • All arrival and departure transfer from airport/hotel/airport.
  • All necessary Tibet travel permits.
  • All private group transportation in Nepal and Tibet
  • Hotel Accommodation in Lhasa on a twin- sharing basis with breakfast
  • English- speaking, trained and experienced Tibetan guide.
  • All fees for sightseeing and visits to monasteries as outlined in the itinerary.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Nepal re-entry visa fee
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu or mainland China
  • Chinese visa fee
  • International flight
  • Lunch and dinner in Tibet
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Train ticket from China to Lhasa
  • Any emergency evacuations

Useful Info

Visa Information

Flying out to Tibet requires a Chinese visa and a Tibet Travel Permit which can both be acquired in Kathmandu with the help of a travel company (Tibet via Nepal). A valid visa for China isn't the same as a Tibet Travel Permit. Those with a Chinese traveler visa will at present need to apply for a Tibet travel permit. The permit is still required for remote foreign travelers traveling to Tibet from the territory of China. To obtain the permit you have to book a guide for your whole trip and pre-organize private transport for trips outside Lhasa. The trip outside Lhasa likewise requires extra permits which are arranged by the travel agent you are going with.

 Passport

  • All who intend to enter Tibet must hold at least 6 month's valid passport
  • Passport - valid for 6 months
  • Chinese Visa — you can apply for one from a Chinese Embassy or through China Highlights (who entry from China)
  • Group Visa — entry from Nepal to Tibet after Tibet tour traveler can visit China mainland with a valid group visa.
  • Individual Visa will be canceled when we apply for a group visa (if a visa is in the passport)
  • Tibet Entry Permit — it is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau and is an absolute necessity for outsiders entering Tibet.
  • A few people who wish to travel to specific areas in Tibet must also obtain:
  • Travel Permit — it is required when you are planning to the movement to closed areas in Tibet. These are issued after you land in Tibet.
  • Military Permit — it is acquired to travel to some militarily sensitive regions.

Weather Information

The weather in Tibet is similar to that of Mainland China, though with lower temperatures due to higher altitudes. Summers have warm days with strong sunshine and cool nights, but summer days can even be chilly at higher elevations. Winters are cold but there isn't all that much snow. Lhasa enjoys a lot of sunshine even in winter. Most Tibet experiences frost at least 6 months of the year. Some high lakes are frozen from October to March. The weather varies a lot from region to region. Lhasa is an ideal destination because it is in a valley area of lower elevation.

Safety Guidelines

We recommend you to go through our following safety guidelines and stay tuned with the latest happenings.

  • Have at least 2 copies of the Tibet Permit.
  • Keep your belongings properly.
  • When you feel uncomfortable due to altitude change or have any troubles, report to train staff promptly.
  • Never rush to visit attractions shortly after you arrive in Lhasa.
  • Shop around but avoid undue bargaining with street vendors and never buy wildlife and unknown Tibetan herbal medicine and fake products.
  • Take your money and important belongings with you all the time.
  • Spend a few days in Lhasa for acclimation and always follow a gradual ascent when traveling to higher places to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Refrain from heavy drinking and smoking.
  • Respect the religion, and customs and avoid taboos in Tibet.
  • Pay special attention to the unique alpine climates (such as sunburn, dramatic temperature change, etc.)
  • Keep the necessary medicines at the consult of your doctor.
  • Never travel alone at night or venture into unknown places without informing your guide.
  • In most places, cash is only accepted. Do prepare enough and small changes.
  • If an emergency arises, report it to your guide promptly.
  • Don’t carry any documents or papers related to Dalai Lama or feel Tibet.
  • We also recommend not carrying any guidebook to Tibet.

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