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4 Days Pabonka to Sera Trekking Tour (Experience the Ancient Trail on Lhasa’s Outskirts)
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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 Lhasa city tour with the Pabonka to Sera trek is suitable for most tourists, especially families who love outdoor hiking. Discover the highlights of Lhasa and uncover hidden gems while enjoying stunning panoramic views of the city - all in one trip!
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
This 4-day Lhasa tour brings you to explore the iconic landmarks of the holy city and discover hidden treasures along the lesser-known trekking trail from Pabonka to Sera Monastery.
Starting with a day trip to visit the majestic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the Barkhor Street, you will get a brief view of the holy city.
Then, during the one-day trek along the ancient pilgrimage route from Pabonka to Sera Monastery, you will explore historic sites on the hillside and enjoy stunning panoramic views of Lhasa from above.
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 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 3: Trek from Pabonka to Sera Monastery (B, L)
In the morning, you'll take a drive to the cliff-side Pabonka Monastery (3,900m), which is about 15 km from the city center. You’ll visit the holy meditation cave where Songtsen Gampo, the 33rd Tibetan King, used to meditate.
From here, you’ll start the day trek. You’ll first hike for 30 minutes northeast up to Tashi Choling Hermitage, passing through a distant view of the sky-burial place. (Note: Tourists are not allowed to visit or take photos there.)
After a short break, you'll continue hiking for about 40 minutes, ascending 300m by alternative trails, to a cliffside hermitage called Tagden Ritro. You can enjoy clear spring water, birdsong, and a gorgeous panoramic view of Lhasa city. For lunch, you'll enjoy the lunch box there.
After lunch, you'll experience a slide descent towards Sera Utse Hermitage (4,100m), with about 40 minutes walking. As you go, the panoramic view of Lhasa is wider and wider.
Finally, you’ll go down to Sera Monastery, one of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet. If time possible, you will get a chance to witness the monks debate at the courtyard (15:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Saturday).
After visiting the beautiful monastery , you will be picked up by your driver near the monastery and finish your hike.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Insider Tips:
Today’s trek is long and there are few supply points along the way, so it is suggested to bring enough drinking water and some energy snacks.
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![day image]( "Cliff-side Pabonka Palace, 15km away from Lhasa city")
Cliff-side Pabonka Palace, 15km away from Lhasa city
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![day image]( "Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery")
Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery
Cliff-side Pabonka Palace, 15km away from Lhasa city
Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery
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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