5 Day Lhasa City & Yamdrok Lake
Our 5-day private tour from Lhasa sightseeing tour is perfect for Travelers wanting to see the beauties of Lhasa city and the stunning Yamdrok Lake.
Tibet Travelers can arrange, 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star accommodation for Travelers for the 4 nights in Lhasa.
We use expert English-speaking Tibetan guides who are there to help you learn more about the uniqueness of Tibet’s culture and religion.
This journey will start by exploring the holy city of Lhasa. You will see the main Buddhist sites in the city including Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Sera Monastery and the Potala Palace.
You will also be able to explore the Old Town of Lhasa and rub shoulders with some of the thousands of pilgrims who are here each day.
Altogether, you will spend 4 nights in Lhasa. Next, you will have a 1-day tour outside of Lhasa city to Yamdrok lake. Situated 90km from Lhasa with a driving duration of 2 hours. Yamdrok Lake is the favorite lake for many Travelers. On the 5th day transferred to the Lhasa airport or train station.
This will be an amazing journey that will allow you to see the main sightseeing in Lhasa.
Tour Type: 5-Day Private Tour
Group Size: Depend On Travelers
Tour Duration: 5 Days
Price: Depend On Season
Day1. Arrive In Lhasa
You will be met at the Lhasa airport or train station by your Tibetan guide and transferred to the hotel, elevation 3600 meters. You can then explore the nearby Old Town of Lhasa and the markets lining Barkhor Square.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple
Day2. Lhasa
After breakfast, you will visit the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in all of the Himalayas. Each day, many thousands of Buddhist pilgrims come here to worship. Many have traveled well over a thousand kilometers by foot to see this 1400-year-old temple. After lunch, you will visit the 600-year-old huge monastery complex of Sera. While at Sera, you watch the monks engage in entertaining Buddhist philosophical debates. In the evening, you will have free time to wander around the Old Town on your own.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day3. Lhasa
Today you will start your day by visiting the massive 1000 room Potala Palace, the most iconic building in Tibet. You will work your way up the steps of the Potala and then go through the most important rooms in this famous UNESCO site. After lunch, you will explore another one of Tibet’s important monasteries. Ramoche Temple is famous across Tibet for the 8 years old statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and is a great place to observe Local Tibetans. In the late afternoon and evening, you will have free time to explore Lhasa on your own or do some souvenir shopping.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day4. Lhasa Yamdrok Lake Lhasa
You will travel from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s holiest and most beautiful lakes. Yamdrok Lake sits at 4450m and is an amazing turquoise color. On the way to the lake, we will be driving near the Yarlung Tsangpo River and also lots of small villages along the way. After driving about 90km then we will drive through the Gambala pass (4900m) See the view of the lake Yamdrok and drive down till the lake, Spend lots of time hiking around and then drive back to Lhasa.
Overnight at 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city with 200 meters from Jokhang Temple
(B)=breakfast
Day5. Depart Lhasa
In the morning, you will be transferred to the Lhasa airport or train station.
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