Lhasa Tour & Scenic Namtso Lake

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-123

Destination: Lhasa

Duration5 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Nature

About This Trip

This quick 5-day itinerary covers the highlights of Lhasa with an extension tour to the Namtso Lake in Naqu County. You will visit the most famous temples and palaces, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka Park, and Sera Monastery. Take a stroll down Barkhor Street, where you can find delicious snacks, shop for souvenirs, and get a peek at Tibetan culture and life. You won't be disappointed by the breathtaking scenery of Namtso Lake which means "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Lhasa

Arrival
2

Lhasa

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
3

Lhasa

Norbulingka Park, Sera Monastery
4

Naqu

Namtso Lake
5

Lhasa

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lhasa, Arrival
Upon your arrival at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, you will be met by your private guide and transferred to your hotel in Lhasa city (1.5-hour drive). The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and let your body adjust to Tibet's high altitudes.
- Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa, Potala Palace & City Tour
On this day, you will tour Lhasa's cardinal landmarks, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the flourishing Barkhor Street.
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- Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa, City Temple Tour
You will take a whole day tour to visit the Norbulingka Park and the Sera Monastery.
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- Lhasa
Day 4: Lhasa - Naqu, Namtso Lake
Today, make a day tour to Namtso Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. You can have a great view of the Northern Tibetan scenery, see the Nyenchen Thanglha Snow Mountain from distance, or stroll around the lake shore.
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- Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa, Departure
You will be free on this day until your personal guide escorts you to the airport for your homebound flight.
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