Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m)
- Arrival at Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Receive a warm welcome by our Tibetan representative with traditional Hada scarf
- Transfer to hotel in Lhasa (drive time: approx. 1 hour)
- Enjoy views of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River) and Lhasa River
- Rest to acclimate to Lhasa’s high altitude
- Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 2: Monastery Tour – Drepung & Sera Monasteries (B, D)
- Altitude: Around 3,650–3,700 meters
- Drepung Monastery: Once home to over 10,000 monks
- Explore Coqen Hall and Loseling College
- Visit monks’ dormitories to see their daily living conditions
- Sera Monastery (afternoon): Witness the famous monks’ debate (3:00–5:00 PM)
- Learn how monks practice philosophy through dynamic, traditional debating
- Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 3: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street (B)
- Potala Palace: Iconic symbol of Tibet and winter home of the Dalai Lamas
- View gilded stupas, meditation cave of the 33rd king, and Tibetan treasures
- Visit Longwangtan Park for a peaceful view of the palace
- Jokhang Temple: The holiest temple in Tibet, housing the statue of 12-year-old
Buddha Sakyamuni
- Barkhor Street: Walk the kora path with pilgrims, explore the local market
- Visit a local tea house, sip sweet Tibetan tea, and discover daily Tibetan life
- Overnight at hotel in Lhasa
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa
- Morning transfer to Lhasa airport
- Ensure your departure time is confirmed with the guide in advance