6 Days Lhasa and Shigatse Bus Tour
Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse 6 Days Join in Tour
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You will discover the two largest cities in Tibet, Lhasa and Shigatse within six days by shared coach, accompanied by experienced driver and English speaking guide.
Profile
- Tour Code : TB-ST-D1
- City : Lhasa,Tibet,
- Type : join_in
- Departure : daily
- Duration :6 days 5 nights
- Escorted : yes
- Language : English
- Level : standard
- Kids : available
- Elders : available
- Hotel : cover
- Start : airport or train station in Lhasa
- End : airport or train station in Lhasa
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6 Days Lhasa and Shigatse Bus Tour
Highlights
- Visit the Buddhist halls and Buddhist colleges of Drepung Monastery,
- Discover the lively Buddhist debates in Sera Monastery,
- Admire the world's highest and grandest palace, the Potala Palace,
- Enjoy the precious treasures in Jokhang Temple including the holy 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni,
- Experience the Tibetan culture and join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor Street.
- Amaze at the breathtaking landscape of Yamdrok Lake,
- Appreciate the magnificent Karola Glacier,
- View the largest temple in western Tibet Tashilhunpo Monastery and join in kora (circumambulation) activity,
- Find various traditional handicrafts on the Shigatse Samdroptse Old Market.
Why travel with us
- Well-selected hotel accommodation,
- Comfortable and clean coach with experienced driver,
- Deep commentary offered by professional guide,
- Small group size to make sure each guest can receive attentive care,
- Convenient and safe payment.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1. Arrive in Lhasa.
Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport.
Drive about one hour to the hotel. Check in and have a good rest.
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- Day 2. Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery.
Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
Today, you will explore two distinctive Monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism.
Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Lhasa and even in Tibet. The monastery houses a vast collection of Buddhist scriptures, statues, thangkas, ritual implements, offerings, and murals. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges and the monks' kitchen.
- Visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon. The Buddhism Scriptures Debating in Sera Monastery is very famous. Monks employ exaggerated body language, engaging in dance-like discussions about Buddhist philosophy, demonstrating their knowledge in a spirited manner.
- In the evening, the guide will accompany the group to a traditional Tibetan restaurant for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your journey in Tibet.
Transfer you back to the hotel after the tour. - Breakfast, , Dinner
- Day 3. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street.
Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
Drive to Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. It was once the religious and political center of Tibet. You'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues.
- After lunch, move on to Jokhang Temple. The temple is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. The 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni is housed here.
Then go to Barkhor Street. You can join the pilgrims to walk in the street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture.
Transfer you back to the hotel after the tour. - Breakfast, ,
- Day 4. Lhasa-Gyatse-Shigatse:Yamdrotso Lake, Karola Glacier
Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
Drive for approximately 7 to 8 hours (340 kilometers) to Shigatse.
Along the way, we will visit Yamdrok Lake. You will enjoy a scenic 20-kilometer drive following the disappearing shoreline of the Lake.
Have a lunch in a farmhouse by the lake.
- Then drive for approximately 1 hour to visit one of Tibet's most beautiful glaciers, Karola Glacier. The enormous glacier tongue extends to the roadside, resembling a frozen waterfall hanging over the road and above your head.
Following the Karola Glacier, we will pass by Lake Manla and the ancient town of Gyantse, proceed to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet.
Overnight in Shigatse. - Breakfast, Lunch,
- Day 5. Shigatse- Lhasa: Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse Samdroptse Market, YarlungZangbo River Valley
After breakfast, drive to visit the largest monastery in western Tibet, Tashilhunpo Monastery. The monastery has been the seat of Panchen Lamas and is known for its grand scale and magnificent architecture. It houses the world's largest gilded bronze statue, stupas of the Panchen Lamas, and exquisite Buddhist murals.
Then your guide will accompany you in the Tashilhunpo Monastery's kora (circumambulation) activity. Together with local, you'll walk around the monastery on the hillside, reaching the highest point where you can enjoy panoramic views of Tashilhunpo Monastery and the city of Shigatse.
Move on to the distinctive Shigatse Samdroptse Old Market, where various traditional handicrafts from different parts of Shigatse are showcased, including jewelry, clothing, and accessories, offering a different experience from Lhasa's Barkhor Street.
- Later, back to Lhasa along the YarlungTsangpo River Valley. Depending on the circumstances, We may arrange for guests to return to Lhasa by train.
Overnight in Lhasa. - Breakfast, ,
- Day 6. Depart from Lhasa.
Pick you up from hotel at appointed time and transfer to airport or train station for departure.
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Standard
- peak season : 916 USD/person
- shoulder season : 862 USD/person
- low season : 797 USD/person
- single supplement : 207 USD
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Comfort
- peak season : 837 USD/person
- shoulder season : 799 USD/person
- low season : 766 USD/person
- single supplement : 127 USD
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Payment
Bank of China, Wechat, Alipay, Credit Card (Visa Master AmericanExpress), PayPal.
Include
- Hotel accommodation,
- Air-conditioned shared coach,
- Attentive and reliable driver,
- Professional Tibetan English-speaking,
- Pick-up from and transfer to airport or train station,
- Admission fees of listed attractions,
- Meals as specified,
- Tibet Entry Permission.
Exclude
- International and domestic transportation to and from Tibet,
- Meals not listed in the itinerary,
- Single room supplement for solo traveler,
- Tips to guide and driver,
- Personal expenses.
Note
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High season : June 21-July 9, August 21-September 19.
Shoulder season : March 1 - June 20, October 11 - October 31.
Low season : November 1 to next February.
- Extra 30USD/person is needed if you visit Tibet during July 10 to August 20 or September 20 to October 10.
- Before applying for the Tibet Travel Permit, please ensure that your passport has a validity period of at least 6 months.
- When traveling on transportation to Tibet, both the airport and train station will check the Tibet Travel Permit. Please keep this official document safe.
- Maintain good health before entering Tibet and avoid catching a cold.
- Pack vitamins and regular medications in your luggage.
- While you traveling in Tibet, it is kindly required to tip the guide and driver if you are satisfied and appreciate their services. We recommend tipping $7 per day per person to be shared between the driver and guide.
- The minimum number of travelers of this tour is 2. Please check availability before you book the tour.