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4 Days Lhasa and Ganden Monastery Pilgrimage Tour (Holy City Highlights with Leisure Ganden Kora)
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Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
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Trip Level:Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
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Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
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Overview
What Makes this Tibet Trip Different?
This is an essential Lhasa City exploration with a visit to Ganden Monastery for an authentic experience of the rich culture and spiritual essence in Lhasa and around.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
This 4-day Lhasa tour offers a spiritual journey from the holy city of Lhasa to the sacred Ganden Monastery. You’ll not only explore the most iconic religious sites, including the Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and the majestic Potala Palace, but also immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhist culture.
The highlight of this short journey in Lhasa is the visit to Ganden Monastery, where you can join a local pilgrims on a short kora around Ganden Monastery with stunning views over the mountain valley.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m) (D)
Welcome to Lhasa!
Upon your arrival in Lhasa, our Tibetan guide will welcome you at the airport or train station with a traditional white Hada.
Then, you'll be escorted to your hotel in Lhasa. After checking in, you can take some time to rest and allow your body to acclimate to the high altitude.
In the evening, if time permits, your guide will take you on a leisurely walk around the Potala Palace, followed by dinner at a local restaurant with a stunning night view of the majestic palace.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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![day image]( "Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.")
Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.
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![day image]( "Lhasa River")
Lhasa River
Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.
Lhasa River
Day 2: Lhasa to Ganden Monastery and back to Sera Monastery (B)
After breakfast, you’ll take a short drive to Ganden Monastery from downtown Lhasa. Ganden Monastery is the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Tibet. It was where Master Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, taught his teachings. The architecture of Ganden Monastery covers the entire top of the mountain, which provides a spectacular view.
After visiting the monster, you can follow the pilgrims on a leisurely kora around Ganden Monastery, which takes about 40 minutes.
In the afternoon, you’ll head to Sera Monastery, another of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet, to witness the famous Tibetan Monks Debate (15:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Saturday). Your guide will intricately explain how Tibetan monks engage in these debates to acquire knowledge and advance in their academic degrees.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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![day image]( "A panoramic view of Ganden monastery from a higher place")
A panoramic view of Ganden monastery from a higher place
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![day image]( "Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery")
Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery
A panoramic view of Ganden monastery from a higher place
Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and Local Teahouse (B)
After breakfast, your first stop is the Potala Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town. Discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace, and the extraordinary treasures it holds. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then, you will head to the heart of Tibetan religion - the Jokhang Temple. Inside, you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you can stroll along the Barkhor Street around the temple, follow the kora route with local pilgrims, and explore the lively street markets.
Next, you’ll follow your guide to an authentic Tibetan local teahouse in Lhasa. Sip traditional Tibetan sweet tea alongside local Tibetans as your guide shares insights into Tibetan social dynamics and daily life.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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![day image]( "Potala Palace is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.")
Potala Palace is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.
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![day image]( "A Tibetan pilgrim is worshipping Jokhang Temple")
A Tibetan pilgrim is worshipping Jokhang Temple
Potala Palace is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.
A Tibetan pilgrim is worshipping Jokhang Temple
Day 4: Depart from Lhasa (B)
Today marks the end of your Tibet tour.
Please make sure to verify your departure flight/train details with our guide in advance. And your guide will take you to the airport or train station.
Thank you for choosing Tibet Vista, and we extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet in the future.
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![day image]( "Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!")
Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!
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![day image]( "Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.")
Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.
Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!
Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
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