Private 6-Night Tibet Tour from Lhasa Yamdrok Lake Camping Explore China Tibet
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Your guide greets you at the airport and transfer you to your comfortable hotel. You will then rest for acclimatization or walk around to get a first glimpse of the city on your own. Overnight: 4-star Gangyen Hotel or better one such as Tashi Nota Kangsang Hotel
Day 2: Lhasa (B)
We start the tour by visiting two great monasteries in Lhasa: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. You will admire the fine collection of Tibetan art and architecture on display at Drepung Monastery, and observe the famous monk philosophy debate at Sera Monastery (every afternoon except on Sunday). Overnight: 4-star Gangyen Hotel or similar
Day 3: Lhasa (B)
We start day with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site: Potala Palace, Dalai Lama’s winter palace. You will walk through the office and residential quarters of the great Tibetan leader and visit numerous chambers that house precious historical documents and religious objects. We then visit the revered Jokhang Temple, most famous for a statue of Jowo Sakyamuni Buddha. Once we step outside the temple, we find ourselves in the bustling Barkhor bazaar, where we can spend time exploring local food scene and finding the best handicrafts to bring home as gifts.
Day 4: Lhasa –Yamdrok Lake (B, L, D)
We leave Lhasa today and venture into the mountain ranges. We will cross Kamba-la Pass at 4730m and glance at the holy lake Yamdrok below. We will march towards the lakeshore and reach the waterfront campsite near Palde village. You will take a walk through this rural village or do more hiking in the nature, before sleeping in the tent on the unique night on your trip.
Day 5: Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier-Pelkor Chode Monastery/Gyantse – Shigatse (B)
We left the camping area and return on the main route. We will visit Karola Glacier steps off the main road and then continue the scenic drive towards Gyantse. We will visit Gyantse Kumbum in the afternoon, a magnificent stupa inside Pelkor Chode Monastery. We arrive in Shigatse at the end of the day and rest well for next day’s activities. o/n Gesar Hotel or similar if late booking
Day 6: Shigatse – Lhasa (B)
We visit the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, the seat of Panchen Lama. We then return to Lhasa via a different route and enjoy the nomadic landscape on the way. Once back in Lhasa, you can enjoy the night life in the old town and hang out with locals and fellow travelers.
Day 7: Departure from Lhasa (B)
Your guide will transfer you to the airport and see you off. We hope you have gathered great memory in Tibet and wish you the best on your further adventure.
