Day 01 Tuesday, transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan Peaks (weather permitting). Arrival at Gonggar airport around 13.30 hrs. local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. to Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 meters (13,000ft). Upon arrival we check in at the Snowland hotel, right in the heart of the old city.

Day 02 Wednesday, we start our sightseeing with a visit to one of Tibet’s most important and biggest monastery, Drepung. Beautifully placed on a mountain slope 12 km. outside Lhasa. After returning to the city for lunch we will go to the Norbulinka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Surrounded by a lush green garden, it’s a favorite place for Tibetan people to celebrate their festivals.

Day 03 Thursday, in the morning visit the Potala Palace, one of the wonders in the world and one of the marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of the Dalai Lama and a sight you will definitely not forget. In the afternoon we visit the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. The walk around it is called the Barkhor and a must for all pilgrims, it is also a famous bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts and antiques.

Day 04 Friday, the morning is free to relax or to explore the small alleys in the old Tibetan part of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit Sera monastery, 5 km. outside Lhasa, where we can watch the monks debating. They do this in a very special way by making all kinds of gestures with their hands and arms.

Day 05 Saturday, already the end of our tour and we have to get up very early for our transfer to Gonggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. We arrive around nine o’clock in the morning because of the 2 hours and 15 minutes time difference with Tibet. Of course we enjoy the spectacular views again while we fly over the Himalayan range.

Cost of the tour: US $ 260 per person
US $ 110 for single supplement
Cost of the flight: US $ 520 per person

Tours include: all land transportation twin sharing accommodation with attached bathroom sightseeing with local English speaking guide entrance fee’stransfers to and from airport all necessary permits flight ticket Tours exclude: airport tax at Kathmandu Rs. 1000 and Lhasa airport RMB 90 personal expenses / insurance Nepal re-entry visa China visa fee and visa urgent fee all meals

Departure: Every Tuesday
If you want to stay in the Lhasa hotel ( deluxe) extra charge will be
US $ 160. Single supplement US $ 160.