Central Tibet (U-Tsang)
Tibet Lhasa & Potala Cultural Tour
★★★★4.8 (112 reviews)
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Duration
7 Days
Max Altitude
3,650 m (Lhasa)
Group Size
2–10 travellers
Difficulty
easy
Trip Starts
Lhasa
Trip Ends
Lhasa
Meals
Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
Accommodation
4-star hotels
Overview
Visit the Roof of the World on this classic Lhasa cultural tour. Marvel at the Potala Palace — winter residence of the Dalai Lama — explore the Jokhang Temple where pilgrims prostrate around Barkhor Square, and visit the great monasteries of Drepung and Sera where Tibetan Buddhist monks debate philosophy in afternoon courtyards. Then drive across the plateau to Gyantse and historic Shigatse.
Highlights
- Visit Potala Palace — UNESCO heritage
- Witness pilgrims at Jokhang Temple
- Watch monk debates at Sera Monastery
- Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
- Cross the Khamba La pass with Yamdrok Lake views
What's Included
✓Tibet entry permits
✓Tibetan & English-speaking guide
✓Private vehicle with driver
✓4-star Lhasa hotel
✓Daily breakfast + cultural dinners
✓All entry fees
What's Not Included
International flights
China visa
Travel insurance
Lunch & most dinners
Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Go
Tibet permits
- •Tibet Travel Permit
- •Alien Travel Permit (for areas beyond Lhasa)
- •Process takes 15–20 days
Cultural etiquette
- •Walk clockwise around temples
- •Don't point feet at images
- •Modest dress at sacred sites
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