6 Days Lhasa and Shigatse Bus Tour

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1. Arrive in Lhasa.   
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  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.  
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  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.  
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  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.
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• Day 4. Lhasa-Gyatse-Shigatse：Yamdrotso Lake, Karola Glacier  
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  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  
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  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.
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• Day 6. Depart from Lhasa.  
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  Pick you up from hotel at appointed time and transfer to airport or train station for departure.
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