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9 Day Yamdrok Lake & Namtso Lake
9 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: DAY1. PICK UP FROM AIRPORT OR TRAIN STATION AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Pass By: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 2: DAY2. LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING, VISIT JOKHANG TEMPLE AND SERA MONASTERY(B)
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After breakfast, you will visit the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in all of the Himalaya. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 3: DAY3. LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING, VISIT NORBULINGKA PALACE, POTALA PALACE (B)
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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 the beauties of the summer palace of Dalai Lama ( Norbulingka Palace ) after visiting many monasteries, its a great option to visit summer palace where Travelers can visit more than three palaces. In the late afternoon and evening, you will have free time to explore Lhasa on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 4: DAY4. LHASA / YAMDROK LAKE [4,441M] / GYANTSE [3,980M] / SHIGATSE [3,840M], 360KM, 7HRS (B)
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise colored Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass is wonders of the day.
We visit the Ralung monastery, which was once the biggest Buddhist college in Tibet and home of many great Tibetan Yogis from Drukpa Kagyu sect including Jetsun Ling Repa, Jetsun Tsangpa Gyare, Jetsun Tsang Nyon, Jetun U Nyon, Jetsun Drukpa Kunley. They are no tourist and sometimes not even locals so Ralung monastery is one of the most peaceful monasteries with beautiful landscape.
Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon travel to Shigatse with a driving duration of 1 hour 10 minutes through the beautiful farming culture in Tibet.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4-star Gesar hotel
Day 5: DAY5. SHIGATSE TO YUNGDRUNGLING BON MONASTERY TO LHASA (300KM) 5-6HOURS (3650M)
Stop At: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, you will be free time in Shigatse to exploration Tashilhunpo monastery. One of the biggest Gelugpa sects collage in Shigatse. In the Tashilhunpo monastery, you will visit the big statue of the future Buddha which is the main relic of the monastery.
From Shigatse, we will travel to Lhasa through the northern friendship highway via visiting the biggest Bon monastery in Tibet( Yungdrungling Bon monastery ) Bon is the first and native religion of Tibetans, Buddhism was flourishing in Tibet after many centuries from the flourish of Bon. It will be interesting to visit the native Tibetan religion monastery for Travelers since we will visit many Buddhist monasteries on the tour.
On the way, we will enjoy the beauties of Yarlung Tsangpo Brahma Putra river and many villages of Rinpung and Nyemo town. Spent the night in Lhasa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 6: DAY6. LHASA TO NAMTSO LAKE AND DAMXUNG TOWN [4,500M], 300KM, 6HRS
Stop At: Lake Namtso, Nakchu Region, Damxung County China
Travel from Lhasa to Damxung town and visit Namtso Lake. One of the highest situated salt lake in Tibet. Namtso Lake is surrounded by grassland and mountains. The home area of Tibetan Nomads in the Northern Tibet. After spending lots of time at the lake. Spend a night at Damxung town.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 2-star hotel at Damxung
Day 7: DAY7. DAMXUNG TO TSURPHU MONASTERY AND TO LHASA [3,650M], 230KM, 4-5HOUR DRIVE
Stop At: Lake Namtso, Nakchu Region, Damxung County China
From Damxung travel to Lhasa via a short stop at Yangpachen hot spring pool and after travel to Tsurphu monastery for a short linger hike around the monastery. Travel back to Lhasa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 8: DAY8. DAY TRIP FROM LHASA TO GANDEN MONASTERY AND DRAK YERPA MEDITATION CAVES (140KM) 3-4HRS (3,650M)
Stop At: Ganden Monastery, Wangori Mountain, Dazi County, Lhasa 850100 China
Today in the morning we drive to Ganden monastery, located around 1-hour drive from Lhasa towards east. There is a beautiful 2 hours kora hike where Travelers can see the whole view of nature and valley, also its the place where many great masters of Ganden monastery meditation before with only a few clothes even during the rainy season so there is lots of blessing.
After Ganden monastery, drive around 1-2 hour to Drakyerpa meditation caves to meditate and visit the meditation caves of great masters including Guru Rinpoche, Guru Atisha, and King Srongtsen Gampo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 9: DAY9. LHASA AIRPORT / TRAIN STATION DROPPING OFF (B)
Stop At: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, the time comes to say your farewells to your guide and driver, end the trip.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: DAY1. PICK UP FROM AIRPORT OR TRAIN STATION AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Pass By: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 2: DAY2. LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING, VISIT JOKHANG TEMPLE AND SERA MONASTERY(B)
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After breakfast, you will visit the Jokhang, the holiest Buddhist temple in all of the Himalaya. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 3: DAY3. LHASA CITY SIGHTSEEING, VISIT NORBULINGKA PALACE, POTALA PALACE (B)
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
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 the beauties of the summer palace of Dalai Lama ( Norbulingka Palace ) after visiting many monasteries, its a great option to visit summer palace where Travelers can visit more than three palaces. In the late afternoon and evening, you will have free time to explore Lhasa on your own.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 4: DAY4. LHASA / YAMDROK LAKE [4,441M] / GYANTSE [3,980M] / SHIGATSE [3,840M], 360KM, 7HRS (B)
Stop At: Tashilunpo Monastery, Jijilangka Road, Shigatse 857001 China
Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise colored Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass is wonders of the day.
We visit the Ralung monastery, which was once the biggest Buddhist college in Tibet and home of many great Tibetan Yogis from Drukpa Kagyu sect including Jetsun Ling Repa, Jetsun Tsangpa Gyare, Jetsun Tsang Nyon, Jetun U Nyon, Jetsun Drukpa Kunley. They are no tourist and sometimes not even locals so Ralung monastery is one of the most peaceful monasteries with beautiful landscape.
Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon travel to Shigatse with a driving duration of 1 hour 10 minutes through the beautiful farming culture in Tibet.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4-star Gesar hotel
Day 5: DAY5. SHIGATSE TO YUNGDRUNGLING BON MONASTERY TO LHASA (300KM) 5-6HOURS (3650M)
Stop At: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, you will be free time in Shigatse to exploration Tashilhunpo monastery. One of the biggest Gelugpa sects collage in Shigatse. In the Tashilhunpo monastery, you will visit the big statue of the future Buddha which is the main relic of the monastery.
From Shigatse, we will travel to Lhasa through the northern friendship highway via visiting the biggest Bon monastery in Tibet( Yungdrungling Bon monastery ) Bon is the first and native religion of Tibetans, Buddhism was flourishing in Tibet after many centuries from the flourish of Bon. It will be interesting to visit the native Tibetan religion monastery for Travelers since we will visit many Buddhist monasteries on the tour.
On the way, we will enjoy the beauties of Yarlung Tsangpo Brahma Putra river and many villages of Rinpung and Nyemo town. Spent the night in Lhasa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 6: DAY6. LHASA TO NAMTSO LAKE AND DAMXUNG TOWN [4,500M], 300KM, 6HRS
Stop At: Lake Namtso, Nakchu Region, Damxung County China
Travel from Lhasa to Damxung town and visit Namtso Lake. One of the highest situated salt lake in Tibet. Namtso Lake is surrounded by grassland and mountains. The home area of Tibetan Nomads in the Northern Tibet. After spending lots of time at the lake. Spend a night at Damxung town.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 2-star hotel at Damxung
Day 7: DAY7. DAMXUNG TO TSURPHU MONASTERY AND TO LHASA [3,650M], 230KM, 4-5HOUR DRIVE
Stop At: Lake Namtso, Nakchu Region, Damxung County China
From Damxung travel to Lhasa via a short stop at Yangpachen hot spring pool and after travel to Tsurphu monastery for a short linger hike around the monastery. Travel back to Lhasa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 8: DAY8. DAY TRIP FROM LHASA TO GANDEN MONASTERY AND DRAK YERPA MEDITATION CAVES (140KM) 3-4HRS (3,650M)
Stop At: Ganden Monastery, Wangori Mountain, Dazi County, Lhasa 850100 China
Today in the morning we drive to Ganden monastery, located around 1-hour drive from Lhasa towards east. There is a beautiful 2 hours kora hike where Travelers can see the whole view of nature and valley, also its the place where many great masters of Ganden monastery meditation before with only a few clothes even during the rainy season so there is lots of blessing.
After Ganden monastery, drive around 1-2 hour to Drakyerpa meditation caves to meditate and visit the meditation caves of great masters including Guru Rinpoche, Guru Atisha, and King Srongtsen Gampo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star Shambhala Hotel or Gold star Shambhala Palace or 3-star Kyichu Hotel, located in the heart of Lhasa city
Day 9: DAY9. LHASA AIRPORT / TRAIN STATION DROPPING OFF (B)
Stop At: Lhasa Amusement Park, No.30-32 Sela Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, the time comes to say your farewells to your guide and driver, end the trip.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 9x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
- All travel permits for Tibet
- English speaking Tibetan tour guide
- Pick up and drop off
- All transportation in Tibet per itinerary
- Vehicle tolls and vehicle repairs(if necessary)
- All administrative fees
- All meals and accommodations for your guide
- All lodging listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the places listed in the itinerary
- One time welcome meal for the group
- One box of mineral water plus shared
- Oxygen tank in the car
- Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple
- Entry/Admission - Potala Palace
- Entry/Admission - Tashilunpo Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Lhasa Amusement Park
- Entry/Admission - Lake Namtso
- Entry/Admission - Ganden Monastery
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Transportation costs to and from Tibet
- Chinese visa fees and passport fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, photography fees, souvenirs, etc)
- Tips to the driver and guide
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Travelers must book the tour a month in advance to issue the Tibet Travel Permit
- Passport and China visa scans for issuing the Tibet Travel Permit
- China Tibet group visa will be issue by us with extra cost if Travelers travel to Tibet from Nepal
- Tibet Travel Permit situation may change anytime so if we cannot get the Tibet travel permit on time than tour will be cancel even few days before the arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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Aquatic
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