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Lhasa Cultural Tour Trip Fact

Trip Style : Cultural Tour & Sightseeing
Trip Difficulty : Moderate
Trip Guide : Guided Tour
Destination : Lhasa, Tibet
Max Altitude : 3650 Meters - 11,975Ft
Daily Walking Hours : 4 to 5 Hours Sightseeing
Accomodation: Hotel/ Resort
Food : Daily Breakfast
Start-End : Lhasa, Tibet
Transport : Private Vehicle
Best Season : April - December

Lhasa Cultural Tour Overview

Lhasa Cultural tour: For centuries Western travelers were interested in exploring the forbidden land, sometimes enduring months or even years of hardship, only to fail in their mission to reach Lhasa. Their accounts of what they saw and heard along the way have only added to the charm of this magical land.

Traveling to Tibet is no longer burdened with danger and hardship as in years gone by. Unlike those early adventures, we can take you to Tibet in comfort and safety. However, the relatively easy access to the country does by no way diminish the excitement of making it to The Roof of the World and the wonders that you will experience. We would like to invite you to have a wonderful and memorable time in Tibet.

In order for us to quote you the cost, please write to us with the number of members in your group, the type of vehicles you want and the category of hotels you would like to stay in.

Outline Itinerary
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Arrive at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Lhasa. Free at leisure for high altitude acclimatization. O/n hotel in Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: BB
Place: Lhasa

Barkhor Street around the temple where you could get some great souvenirs, as well as the splendid Potala Palace. O/n hotel in Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: BB
Place: Lhasa

Today's sightseeing will cover other main sights in the holy city including Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka and Sera Monastery. O/n hotel in Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: BB
Place: Lhasa

In the fresh morning air, we'll drive about 120km to the beautiful holy lake of Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. After enjoy the stunning natural scenery there, we'll drive back to Lhasa and visit the Tibetan Museum for some precious collections through the long history of Tibet. O/n hotel in Lhasa.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: BB
Place: Lhasa

Today the tour guide and driver will drive you to the airport and see you off there. Your wonderful Lhasa exploration tour ends.

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All necessary pick up and drops by private coach.
Comfortable van or bus with experienced driver during the tour
Tibet travel permit with all the road permits.
An English speaking Tibetan Local guide during the tour
Twin sharing hotel and guest house accommodations on bed and breakfast basis throughout the tour
Monasteries, Temples and palaces entry fees
Lhasa sightseeing with all entry permits

Tibet/Chinese Visa
Flight/train fares
Lunch, dinner, drinks, alcoholic beverages
Nepal visa and Nepal Re-entry visa
Travel insurance
Hotel and sightseeing in Kathmandu

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Useful Information

List of Gears

1 large duffel bag or backpack
1 small backpack or day pack
2 pairs of warm synthetic or cotton pants
1 pair of light hiking pants
2 pairs of long underwear tops and bottoms
1 fleece/wool jacket / pants
1 down jacket
1 Sleeping bag
1 set of light rain gear tops and bottoms
1 warm hat and 1 sun hat
6 pairs of warm socks
1 pair of comfortable waterproof hiking boots
I pair comfortable shoes (for wearing around camp)
2 pair long sleeve cotton shirt
1 pair warm gloves or mittens
1 pair of sunglasses (100% UV protective)
Sunscreen/lip salve (at least SPF 25)
1 silk or polyester scarf (to protect neck from the sun)
1 towel
Water bottle 2/lts
1 flashlight (w/ extra batteries)

Toilet items

Towel, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, razor, shaving cream, women’s items, toilet paper, etc.

First Aid / Medical Kits

We provide basic 1st aid items but we highly recommend that please bring a well-stocked personal medical kit. The suggested items are below. Consult your doctor for all prescription medicine.