Sacred Lake Encounter: 5 Days 4 Nights Lhasa–Namtso Adventure
Fixed departure – ideal for travelers who want to explore Tibet comfortably in a small group
Start your journey in the heart of Tibet, the ancient city of Lhasa, with visits to its most sacred landmarks
Discover the iconic Potala Palace, a masterpiece of Tibetan architecture and former residence of the Dalai Lamas
Visit the spiritual center of Jokhang Temple, home to the revered Jowo Rinpoche statue
Stroll through Barkhor Street, a bustling market and traditional pilgrimage kora route
Explore the serene Norbulingka, the summer palace of past Dalai Lamas, set within tranquil gardens
Witness the monastic life and deep spiritual traditions at Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, including the famous monk debates
Take a scenic drive to Lake Namtso, one of Tibet’s most stunning natural wonders, known for its turquoise waters and high-altitude beauty at over 4700 meters
Soak in views of the Tanggula Mountains and experience Tibetan nomadic culture around the lakeside
A balanced journey combining cultural immersion, historical insight, and breathtaking natural landscapes
Ends with a return flight to Kathmandu, ready for your next adventure
Itinerary
Day 01
Kathmandu-Lhasa: Today Proceed to take flight to Lhasa. Evening at Lhasa.
Day 02
Lhasa: Visit to the landmark – Potala Palace which is regarded as one of the most beautiful architectural building in the world. Zigzag stone paths with white-and-red walls to the top of the palace where you can not only appreciate the exotic Tibetan-style architecture, but also get a great view of Lhasa’s urban areas. Later Visit Jokhang Temple which is considered as the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism also known as the “house of Buddha” because it keeps the precious Jowo Rinpoche, the life-sized (5 foot/1.5m) image of the Shakyamuni at the age of 12. Later Proceed to famous Barkhor Street. The street also has many shops selling a wide variety of traditional Tibetan goods, religious items and handcrafts.
Day 03
Lhasa: Visit the beautiful Norbulingka which used to be the former summer palace of Dalai Lamas in the ancient time, and now is a public park. It is famous for its Potrang, the private palaces of former Dalai lamas with grandiose Tibetan architecture style. Next, drive to visit Drepung Monastery. There were more than 10,000 monks lived and studied in the monastery. Throughout its history, many important and famous Tibetan leaders used to study here, especially the Dalai Lamas. Als known as the “Mother School of Dalai Lamas”. Later Visit Sera Monastery. It is famous for the spectacular “Buddhism Debating”. As a daily routine, the monks gather in a courtyard, and debate on the Buddhist doctrines with supplemented gestures, which is thought to be helpful to facilitates better comprehension of the Buddhist philosophy to attain higher levels of study. est.
Day 04
Lhasa-Namtso-Lhasa: Today proceed to visit the holy lake Namtso is the highest saltwater lake in the world with an altitude of 4718 meters, also the second largest saltwater lake in China. In clear days, the lake looks like a beautiful turquoise surrounded by magnificent snow-capped Tanggula Mountains, and the lakeshore is green, wide and open, dotted with tents, yaks and sheep of local nomads.
Day 05
Lhasa-Kathmandu: Take Flight to Kathmandu.
All You Need for a Worry-Free Journey in Tibet – Pricing & What’s Covered
Package Cost Includes:
Airport Pick up and drop service as per itinerary
Monuments visit in Tibet side as per itinerary
English speaking Tibetan guide in Tibet side
one letter mineral water per day per person
All Sightseeing in Tibet side by Deluxe bus as per package.
3-star Hotelin Tibet as per itinerary
All entry, travel & road permit fees in Tibet
Oxygen cylinder & oximeter
Package Cost Excludes:
Beverage and personal nature cost
Visa fees of China Tibet
Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu Air fare.
Nepal entry and re-entry visa fees for non-residence Indian
Rescue & emergency cost
If any members exit before the trip ends in Tibet the visa split and extra transportations
Tips for supporting staff
Warm Tips
1.Travelers with severe high blood pressure or heart disease should not go to Tibet. Please do not bring serious colds into Tibet. Don’t go before the serious colds recovered!
2.Tibet is located in the plateau and most of the travelers might have plateau reaction. Please pay attention to rest and have proper diet (do not eat too full, because it will increase the burden of the stomach). Travelers can be appropriate to take some drugs, such as: Gaoyuan An, Rhodiola, Nuodi Kang; travelers with serious can appropriately take oxygen or hanging saline.
3.Because of the long drive in Tibet, travelers will spend a lot of time in the car, and inevitably can not eat on time, please bring some snacks and biscuits during drive.
4.Due to the special conditions in Tibet, please pay attention to keep warm. On the first day of arrival, please do not try to take a bath. Taking a bath will accelerate blood circulation and increase the body’s demand for oxygen.
5.Tibet has a strong sunshine, especially dry climate, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm and other essential are necessary.
6.From April to November is the best time for sightseeing.
