6 Days Lhasa to Namtso Lake Luxury Tour

Upon your arrival in Lhasa, your private Tibetan guide will welcome you at the airport or train station with a traditional white Hada.

Then, you'll be comfortably escorted to your hotel in Lhasa. Your private guide will provide a personalized overview of your journey ahead and share thoughtful advice to help you acclimate smoothly 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.

Where to Stay?
Your stay will be arranged at Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa (super 5-star) or standard luxury hotels like The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (5-star) and Shangri-La Lhasa (5-star).

What to Eat?
After arriving in Lhasa, your private guide will take you to high-quality local restaurants that suit your tastes. Whether you want to experience Tibetan food, Chinese dishes, or Western cuisine, we are committed to delivering a delicious dining experience.

• Tibetan tour guide greets you at Lhasa Airport.
• Stay in style at Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll start today’s journey to Drepung Monastery. It was once the largest monastery in Tibet, which houses 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. You can explore their dormitories to gain insights into the Tibetan monks' daily routines and living conditions.

For lunch, you’ll be accompanied by your private guide to experience the daily diet of local monks in the Monastery dining hall, or go to a local restaurant according to your preference.

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.

After visiting, you’ll return to downtown Lhasa and enjoy a welcome dinner in a top-rated local restaurant. You’ll be accompanied by animated traditional Tibetan dancing and singing; treat your taste buds with unique Tibetan delicacies. The charming night of Lhasa will alter your mindset towards Tibet and hold you spellbound.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Where to Stay?
Your stay will be arranged at Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa (super 5-star) or standard luxury hotels like The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (5-star) and Shangri-La Lhasa (5-star).

What to Eat?
Today’s Breakfast is offered by your hotel. And for lunch and dinner, your private guide will take you to high-quality local restaurants according to your preference. Whether you want to experience Tibetan food, Chinese dishes, or Western cuisine, we are committed to delivering a delicious dining experience.

• Drepung Monastery, one of the Great Three Gelug monasteries of Tibet
• Monk Debate is a highlight of Sera Monastery

Following breakfast at your hotel, you’ll visit the Potala Palace, the iconic landmark of Tibet. After climbing up to the palace, you’ll explore 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’ll visit Zongjiao Lukang Park at the foot of the Potala Palace. Here, you can appreciate the majestic Potala Palace from a different perspective. You will also have the opportunity to experience local Tibetan folk activities, such as enjoying the traditional Guozhuang dance with the locals.

Then, you can enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant to get refreshed and prepare for the following sightseeing.

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 prostrations 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.

For dinner, you can tell your guide what you want to taste, and your private tour guide will take you to the most worthwhile restaurants on their list based on your taste and preferences.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Where to Stay?
Your stay will be arranged at Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa (super 5-star) or standard luxury hotels like The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (5-star) and Shangri-La Lhasa (5-star).

What to Eat?
Today’s Breakfast is offered by your hotel. And for lunch and dinner, your private guide will take you to high-quality local restaurants according to your preference. Whether you want to experience Tibetan food, Chinese dishes, or Western cuisine, we are committed to delivering a delicious dining experience.

• Potala Palace is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.
• A Tibetan pilgrim is worshipping Jokhang Temple

Get up early this morning, after having breakfast, you’ll start the day trip to the Holy Lake Namtso!

Heading north from Lhasa, you’ll first pass through the vast prairie in Damxung, the closest nomadic area to Lhasa. You’ll enjoy the vast grassland dotted with herds of yaks and sheep, and the stunning view of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

Then, you’ll cross the snow-capped Nyenchen Thanglha Mountain Rainges, pause at the renowned Lagenla Pass (5,190m) to marvel at the stunning vista of holy Namtso Lake from a distance. Descend the road to reach today’s destination, Namtso Lake, one of the ‘Three Holy Lakes’ in Tibet.

Upon reaching the lake, you can enjoy your time doing a leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore. For a panoramic view of Namtso Lake, climb to the top of the hill on Tashi Dor Island, where the circular lake resembles a boundless blue sea surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

After visiting Namtso Lake, you will return to Damxung via the mountain pass.

Stay overnight in Damxung.

Insider Tips:
1. If you are interested in witnessing the beautiful sunset at Namtso Lake, we would be delighted to extend your stay to accommodate this unforgettable experience. Simply inform your travel consultant or guide in advance, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
2. Due to the higher altitude of Lake Namtso, standing at 4,718 meters above sea level, it tends to be colder than Lhasa. It is advisable to bring a warm jacket with you for today’s visit.

Where to Stay?
Your stay will be arranged at the best local accommodation options, such as the International Wanhui Hotel (4-star). If you have any particular preferences, we’re happy to arrange accommodations tailored to your needs.

What to Eat?
Today’s Breakfast is offered by your hotel. And for lunch and dinner, your private guide will take you to high-quality local restaurants according to your preference. Whether you want to experience Tibetan food, Chinese dishes, or Western cuisine, we are committed to delivering a delicious dining experience.

• Take photo with Tibetan Yak at holy Namtso Lake
• International Wanhu Hotel, the best accommodation in Damxung

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, then you’ll take a drive back to Lhasa.

En route, you’ll first visit Chimelong Nunnery (Phyirmil Lung Nunnery), the largest nunnery near Lhasa. Roam over the peaceful nunnery and get an idea of different Buddhist studies in Tibet, you may also spot a sky burial site (Tibet funeral site) in the distance.

Then, head to Tsurphu Monastery, the oldest monastery in Tibet. It is the seat of the Karmapa branch of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism and is also the birthplace of the system of reincarnated living Buddhas in Tibet. Here, you can learn more about the ‘Black Hats', the Karma Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Finally, you’ll arrive in Lhasa in late afternoon and have your dinner in a handpicked local restaurant according to your preference.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Where to Stay?
Your stay will be arranged at Songtsam Linka Retreat Lhasa (super 5-star) or standard luxury hotels like The St. Regis Lhasa Resort (5-star), or Shangri-La Lhasa (5-star).

What to Eat?
Today’s Breakfast is offered by your hotel. And for lunch and dinner, your private guide will take you to high-quality local restaurants according to your preference. Whether you want to experience Tibetan food, Chinese dishes, or Western cuisine, we are committed to delivering a delicious dining experience.

• The nun preparing the butter lamp at Chimelong Nunnery
• Visit Tsurphu Monastery, the oldest monastery in Tibet

Today marks the end of your Tibet tour.

Your private tour guide will confirm your departure details in advance and escort you to the Lhasa Gonggar Airport/Lhasa Train Station on time.

Thank you for choosing Tibet Vista, and we extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet in the future.

Service Guide

What to Eat?
Today’s Breakfast is offered by your hotel. Before you leave Lhasa, if you'd like to enjoy one more meal, your private guide will take you to a handpicked local restaurant, chosen to match your personal tastes.

• Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!
• Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.