If you are tired of the same old boring chaotic life take a break to the wonderful valleys of Lhasa. We bring to you amazing Lhasa Religious Tour which is sure to fill your mind with peace and harmony. Lhasa, the holy city of Tibet, is a mysterious but spiritual heart of all Tibetan people. Let the flickering butter lamps, wafting incense and prostrating pilgrims give you one of the best vacations ever.
03 Nights / 04 Days
Destinations: Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lhasa
In the morning as you arrive Kathmandu you will be guided to board a flight for the capital of Tibet – Lhasa. This magnificent land is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means "Place of the Gods", the residence of the Dalai Lama. As you arrive this place you will see that fife is unhurried, people are jovial and yet remaining staunchly independent. You are to check into the hotel. Balance off the day free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude. Over night stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: Lhasa – Sightseeing
Start your day with a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we take you to visit the Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa. This temple houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Surrounding the Jokhang Temple is the bustling Barkhor Market place which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. Later we take you to visit the Potala Palace. This palace is a legendary palace built atop a single hill. It was expanded to its present structure during the 17th century by the 5th Dalai Lama. This 13 story 1000 room citadel served as the headquarters of the former ‘church-state’ of the Tibet and was home to successive Dalai Lamas, who from the latter half of the 18th century used it as their winter palace. Evening, you are to return to the hotel for over night stay.
Day 03: Lhasa – Excursion
Wake up afresh with a refreshing breakfast. After breakfast, we will drive you to Drepung Monastery, 8 Kms west of Lhasa. This monastery is said to be the largest monastery in the world, housing over 10,000 monks. It was founded in 1416 by the disciple of Je Tsonkhapa, founder of the Yellow Hat Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The second, third and fourth Dalai Lamas lived and were entombed here. Drepung in Tibetan means ‘Richmond’. We also take you to visit the Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa. This is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries. Once a community of more than 5,000 monks resided here and was virtually extinguished by the Chinese. The restored monastery sits below the brow of hill on which tsongkhapa built a hermitage and spent several years mediating. One of the monk’s disciples began building Sera in 1419, completing it a few years later. In the evening, you are to return to the hotel for dinner and over night stay.
Day 04: Lhasa – Kathmandu
This is the last day of your tour. Therefore start your day with a scrumptious breakfast. After breakfast we will take you to the airport from where you are to board a flight to Kathmandu.
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