Outline Itinerary : |
Day 1: |
Fly Kathmandu-Lhasa. 90 minute transfer by road to the city and a chance to enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Tibetan Plateau. 4 night stay at Lhasa Hotel. Afternoon visit to Norbulingka Palace. |
Day 2: |
Visit the hill-top Potala Palace, built on 13 floors, containing more than 1000 rooms and around 10,000 shrines. Afternoon spent exploring the artistic gems of Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar, teeming with pilgrims, market stalls and street vendors. |
Day 3: |
The day is spent in the surrounds of Lhasa, visiting two major sites. Once the largest monastery in the world, Drepung housed 10,000 monks while at the monastery of Sera we may see the monks engaged in a traditional courtyard debate. |
Day 4: |
Free to explore at leisure or shop for crafts in the bazaar. |
Days 5: |
Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Kathmandu. |
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