Itinerary
- Day 1
Lhasa
You'll arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport or the train station where your local Tibetan guide welcomes you with a traditional Hada scarf. During the drive into the city, you'll see the Yarlung Tsangpo and Lhasa Rivers flowing through the valley. After checking into your hotel in downtown Lhasa, the rest of the day is yours to rest and adjust to the high altitude. Later your guide will stop by for an orientation and to introduce the group.
- Start point
- Gonggar Xian, Shannan Shi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China (Lhasa Gonggar Airport)
Landmarks Lhasa Gonggar Airport Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Lhasa River 
- Day 2
Lhasa
Start early with a visit to Drepung Monastery, which was once the largest monastery in the world. You'll walk through the Coqen Hall and learn about Tibetan Buddhism from your guide, then head to Loseling College to see how monks study and live day-to-day. Grab lunch, then go to Sera Monastery in the afternoon. The famous monk debates happen between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the courtyard, and you'll have a chance to watch. That evening you'll have a traditional welcome dinner with the rest of your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Walk through Coqen Hall
- Visit Loseling College
- Visit Sera Monastery
- Witness monk debate sessions
- Traditional welcome dinner
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Coqen Hall Loseling College Sera Monastery 
- Day 3
Lhasa
This morning you'll visit Potala Palace, the former home of the Dalai Lamas that sits high above Lhasa. You'll see grand halls, ancient murals, and the tomb stupas of previous Dalai Lamas. After that, walk over to Longwangtan Park for different views of the palace and time to talk with locals. In the afternoon, head to Jokhang Temple, the most sacred religious site in Tibet, where you can see pilgrims doing prostrations. Later you'll stroll through Barkhor Street to watch the kora and check out local handicrafts. Wrap up the day at a Tibetan tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Walk to Longwangtan Park
- Visit Jokhang Temple
- Stroll through Barkhor Street
- Visit Tibetan tea house
Landmarks Potala Palace Longwangtan Park Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 4
Lhasa Departure
Your trip ends today. After breakfast, your guide will take you to the airport or train station for your departure. Make sure everything is packed and double-check your flight or train times before heading out. As you leave Lhasa, you'll take with you the experience of Tibet's cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lhasa Gonggar Airport
