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Potala Palace
Barkhor Street
Drepung Monastery was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet.
Monk debate held in the courtyard of Sera Monastery
You can spare time to do meditation in Drak Yerpa Meditation Cave.
Enjoy a panoramic view of Ganden Monastery
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5 Days Lhasa Private Tour with Three Great Monasteries
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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 is a short but essential trip that is specially designed for the enthusiasts of Tibetan culture and Buddhism. You’ll not only visit the highlights of Lhasa but also explore the Great Three Gelug Monasteries in one go with a meditation experience in the ancient Drak Yerpa Monastery.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Master Kungga Dundruk
This 5-day Lhasa monastery tour is ideal for Tibetan Buddhism and culture fans to visit the ‘Great Three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet in one go.
You’ll explore Drepung Monastery (the largest monastery of Tibet) and Sera Monastery (the best place to observe Tibetan monks’ debating) in downtown Lhasa with iconic landmarks of the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
Then, you’ll take a day trip to Ganden Monastery, the primary monastery of the Gelug School. You can explore the ancient monastery and enjoy a scenic Ganden Kora with stunning views of Lhasa Kyi-chu Valley. You’ll also visit the nearby Drak Yerpa Monastery, where you can experience meditation inside one of its ancient caves.
If you’re seeking a rich cultural and spiritual experience during a short stay in Tibet, this trip is absolutely what you want.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)
Upon your arrival in Lhasa, our Tibetan guide will welcome you at the airport or train station with a traditional white Hada.
You'll then be escorted to your hotel in Lhasa. Our guide will give you a brief overview of the itinerary and provide helpful tips for adjusting to the altitude.
Once you've checked in, take some time to rest and allow your body to acclimate to the high altitude.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (B)
In the morning, you’ll explore the largest monastery in Tibet - Drepung Monastery, which was once the home to over 10,000 monks. As you walk through the Coqen Hall, your guide will provide detailed explanations of the worldview of Tibetan Buddhism and introduce notable figures in Tibetan Buddhist history.
Next, you’ll visit the renowned Loseling College (or an equivalent), offering a glimpse into the study and life of Tibetan monks. Explore their dormitories to gain insights into the Tibetan monks' daily routines and living conditions.
In the afternoon, you’ll head to Sera Monastery, another of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet, to witness the famous Tibetan Monks Debate (15:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Saturday). Your guide will intricately explain how Tibetan monks engage in these debates to acquire knowledge and advance in their academic degrees.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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![day image]( "Tourists are so happy snapping shots before Potala Palace")
Potala Palace
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![day image]( "Pilgrims are circing Barkor street many times as a special way to worship Jokhang temple.")
Barkhor Street
Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (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.
After touring the Potala Palace, you will visit Longwangtan Park at the foot of the Potala Palace. Here, you can appreciate the majestic Potala Palace from a different perspective and engage in local Tibetan folk activities.
In the afternoon, 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 making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.
Next, follow your guide to one of the liveliest indoor Tibetan tea houses 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]( "Drepung Monastery was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet.")
Drepung Monastery was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet.
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![day image]( "Monk debate held in the courtyard of Sera Monastery")
Monk debate held in the courtyard of Sera Monastery
Day 4: Lhasa to Drak Yerpa and Ganden Monastery (B, L)
In the morning, you'll first drive about 30 kilometers from downtown Lhasa to Drak Yerpa Monastery. It was once the sacred practice site for Master Padmasambhava, Master Tsongkhapa, as well as King Songtsen Gampo. You can explore the ancient monastery, take a medidation in one of the ancient meditation caves, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole valley and the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
For lunch, you will get simple meals prepared by us during your practice.
After lunch, your journey continues to Ganden Monastery, where Master Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, taught his teachings.
The Ganden Monastery is the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Tibet. The architecture of Ganden Monastery covers the entire top of the mountain, which provides a spectacular view.
After visiting the monster, you can follow the pilgrims on a leisurely kora around Ganden Monastery, which takes about 40 minutes.
After visiting the Ganden Monastery, you'll get back to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
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![day image]( "You can spare time to do meditation in Drak Yerpa Meditation Cave.")
You can spare time to do meditation in Drak Yerpa Meditation Cave.
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![day image]( "Enjoy a panoramic view of Ganden Monastery")
Enjoy a panoramic view of Ganden Monastery
Day 5: Depart from Lhasa (B)
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.
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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