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9 Day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing
Product code 8076P103
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Dates
Available from Oct 17, 2023
Start times
10:15 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 12-75
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9 Day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing
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Duration
216 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
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Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
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9 Day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour with Kathmandu Sightseeing





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Duration
216 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Why Travelers Love This
With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor Street full of stalls selling prayer wheels and turquoise, Muslim traders, thangka workshop. The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the ancient and holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa which is famous as the biggest Stupa in Nepal which was once the main trade route for two Himalayan countries Tibet and Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa which is at the small hilltop also known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is once the royal palace of Nepal.
Overview
With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor Street full of stalls selling prayer wheels and turquoise, Muslim traders, thangka workshop. The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the ancient and holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa which is famous as the biggest Stupa in Nepal which was once the main trade route for two Himalayan countries Tibet and Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa which is at the small hilltop also known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is once the royal palace of Nepal.
What's Included
Included
Lodgings: 3 Nights, twin room en suite in 3★
Meal: 3 Breakfasts & 1 Welcome Dinner
Dinner
Express delivery fee of Permit (eg. SF. Express)
Breakfast
Attractions: all entrance fee mentioned in itinerary;
Accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu
All entrance fees as applicable
Food & lodgings for guide & driver
Free Lhasa Airport pick-up at 12:30pm or 15:30pm from Lhasa Airport on first day
China visa fee
Luxurious vehicle during sightseeing
Experienced local English-speaking tour guide for Tibet
Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer at all time on first & last day
Round airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Permit: Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB);
All pick up and drop services
Not included
Optional sights
Super-fast express delivery of Tibet Entry Permit
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters
Gratuities for guide & driver, about CNY 50/day for each of them in Tibet
Nepal Travel Visa
International airfares to and from Kathmandu
Tips
Personnel expenses
Travel insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and passport collection for Tibet Visa application
1 hour
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and passport collection for Tibet Visa application
Our airport representative assists you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel, passport collection for Tibet visa application, rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel
Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
6 hours
Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
After breakfast our expert tour guide assists you at your hotel and transfer you to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Pashupatinath Temple the holy place of Hindu religions, Swayambhunath and Boudanath Stupa one of the ancient Stupa which is the holy place of both Buddhist and Hindu followers and Kathmandu durbar square, one of the ancient capital of Nepal and regarded as one of the cultural and political hub of the Kathmandu valley and transfer to hotel
Nagarkot sunrise, sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Passport distribution
5 hours
Nagarkot sunrise, sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Passport distribution
Early morning wake up call and drive to Nagarkot for sunrise of snowcapped mountains with packed breakfast and on the way sightseeing of UNESCO listed world heritage sites of Bhaktapur Durbar Square(ancient art and architecture) and Changu Narayan Temple (considered to be the oldest temple in Nepal) and transfer to hotel
Arrival in Lhasa
5 hours
Arrival in Lhasa
Our staff will greet you at Lhasa Airport/Railway to transfer you to hotel. From Lhasa Airport to downtown Lhasa, usually takes about 1.5hrs; from Lhasa Railway Station, about 20mins. After transferred to hotel, the rest of the day you will be free to wander around the city on your own but try not to overtax yourself. The first day’s well-rest is crucial to acclimatize high altitude. Remember to drink lots of water, eat light, and not to shower if you can help it. For our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfer, please check the Inclusions for the information of our free Lhasa Airport/Railway transfers.
Lhasa Suburb Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
5 hours
Lhasa Suburb Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Today you will visit totally 2 attractions in Lhasa suburb. In the morning, we will arrange you to see Drepung Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery. You will stay long hour on sightseeing today under the fierce sun of Tibet, do arm yourself with sunglasses/ hat/ sunscreen. Also a welcome dinner will be held tonight to introduce you to the whole gang that you are going to travel with. We have customers from all over the world. Shall be fun to meet people from different countries, culture and background. Located about 8km west of central Lhasa, Drepung Monastery was once one of the world’s largest monasteries. The word Drepung literally translates as ‘rice heap’, a reference to the huge numbers of white monastic buildings that once piled up on the hill side. Sera Monastery is located in the northern suburb of Lhasa City. The monastery was named Sera which mean wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when the monastery was built. From of Mon ~ Fri, every afternoon, you’ll be able to see monks debating at Sera Monastery.
Lhasa City Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
5 hours
Lhasa City Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
This morning, visit Potala Palace. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level and it is the highest palace in the world! At the top the palace called golden roofs; you can have a bird-eye view of the whole of Lhasa. In the distance there are undulating mountain ranges, the beautiful Lhasa River, tracts of fields, tree-shaded villages and the glistening Jokhang Temple. Afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, golden sutra streamers. You'll find that many Pilgrims pray before the monastery. The circuit around it called Barkhor Street, a famous local handmade crafts market, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs.
Departure from Lhasa
5 hours
Departure from Lhasa
Your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour ends today. After breakfasts, you will be free for the morning. Our staff will collect you at your hotel to transfer to Lhasa Airport/Railway.
Kathmandu free
1 hour
Kathmandu free
The day is free for you. You can explore Kathmandu on your own or go for shopping. You can also book Massage and Ayurveda Treatment with us.
Final departure
1 hour
Final departure
Our representative assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination
Additional Info
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) usually takes about 7 to 12-working-day to apply.
Other
We reserve the right to change the itinerary order and attractions in Lhasa
Other
Due to the special nature of Tibet travel, any unforeseeable and unavoidable objective circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, strikes, public health emergencies, government action, major traffic jams, delay or cancellation of flight/train, attractions temporarily closed. etc., resulting in change of itinerary, the increased cost will be paid by travellers; if any attraction visits has to be cancelled due to the same reasons above, GTT won’t be hold responsible for refund except certain attraction entrance fee which will be solely decided by GTT
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 6+ days before
Refund eligibility
50% refundable 2-6 days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-2 days before