Lhasa Tour

Itinerary of Lhasa Tour

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Potala Palace

You complete your journey on the Tibet tour by visiting the Grand Potala Palace. It is in Lhasa. The World Heritage Site Potala Palace is also why many people visit Tibet. The main feature of this palace is that it was the winter palace of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, for ten years.

This palace has a history as it was built upon the castle of 33rd Tibetian King Songtsen Gampo. Therefore, The appearance and art of this palace are commendable. It has now been converted into a museum, storing various story materials.

Potala Palace presents the old residence of the Dalai Lama. It treasures some of the essential materials he used. It has a colorful foundation with 13 story building. You can take amazing pictures around it on our Lhasa tour.

The fantastic views of the Potala Palace will undoubtedly make your journey even more memorable. You will be lucky to witness the great Dalai Lama’s precious materials, books, and other possessions. Love, gratis, ude, and compassion will fill your journey after the best time to visit Tibet.

Geography

Geographically, Tibet comprises the East, the South, and the North. The eastern part has a forest region, which occupies around 25% of Tibet. The southern part is open grassland, which occupies almost half of Tibet.

They have agricultural areas in the Central and Southern regions. Tibet contains all the major cities: Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Gyatsa, and Tsedang. This area is also considered the cultural center of Tibet and Buddhism.

Climate

You can do the Lhasa tour from mid-July to the end of September, which is the best period. The temperature varies sharply from the south grassland to the north plateau. The south is warm and rainy. The most rain falls from May to September. It is warm from June to August. The coldest months are from December to February.

Crossing the passes at that time is almost impossible. The hotels/guesthouses will have basic facilities during this Lhasa tour package. Even a hotel in Lhasa may not meet your expectations. We always provide our clients with a twin room, which may only be possible sometimes. Occasionally, because of weather factors or road conditions, we may not be able to bring you to the hotel of our contract.

Or they may have sold rooms due to delayed arrival. We may request that you adjust to whatever accommodation is available. In Lhasa, Gyantse, and Xigatse, you can expect a twin room with an attached toilet/shower. But you will have to adjust to common restroom facilities in other places.

Transportation in Lhasa tour

From Kathmandu, the Lhasa tour starts with a van/coach to Kodari (Tibet border 116 km). Our guide will be with you until the Tibet border. Tibetan crews will drive you to Lhasa. In the event of landslides or road blockades for any reason, you need the service of a porter to carry your luggage.

You can hire another means of transport between the two landslides or for an onward journey. During the change of vehicle at the border, you need to spend a nominal amount on your Lhasa tour. We request that you help yourself with your luggage.

Travel to Tibet from Nepal

The best and easiest way to travel to Tibet from Nepal is by directly flying to Lhasa from Kathmandu, Nepal. Air China or Sichuan Airlines operates daily. Airplanes take off around noon and need around 1:30 hours to cover the distance.

The price for a flight ticket depends on the season and ranges between $300 and $500 for one way. The average cost is less than $400. There is a time difference between Lhasa and Kathmandu. So, although it is just a 1-hour flight, you will land at the airport of the Tibetan capital between 3 pm and 4 pm.

Another popular way to travel for the Lhasa tour is by road, which is also suitable for altitude sickness. The friendship highway and route of Zhangmu and Nyalam are not operating. So, we are taking a course from Kodari.

Tour Guide in Lhasa tour

Tibetan guides have limited English. You may not expect a fluent explanation about culture, religion, or any other academic topics on the Lhasa tour. He will serve more as a geographical guide. We will be responsible for dealing with bureaucracies on the way. However, we will assign you the best manual available.

Tibet Visa information

When traveling to Tibet, you must apply for a China Group Tourist Visa and a Tibet Visa (also named Tibet travel permit). Individual travelers can only get both travel documents through a local travel agency. We will arrange it for you. Processing a China Group Visa takes at least three working days.

Thus, we advise you to arrive in Kathmandu earlier for your Lhasa tour. For the Tibet Permit, We need to start preparing at least 20 days before you go to Nepal. All you need to do is email the photo of your passport information to us for your Lhasa tour.

Suppose you have a Chinese visa in your passport. The previous Chinese visa will become invalid when we apply for a China Group Visa. If you have one, you can take it and fly from Kathmandu to Chengdu. You can also get a Tibet Permit for Tibet entry. We will arrange your Tibet visa and travel permit for your Lhasa tour.

Best time for Lhasa tour

The best time to visit Tibet is in the places you like to see, as it has mountains higher than the city of Lhasa. This beautiful, small land of natural beauty has surpassed various troubles and is now trying to recover as a developed place. Tibet is a country of culture, religious faith, and historical attractions.

On your Lhasa tour, you can see various places as a tourist and enjoy your holidays. Why not spend your time and money in a place with a substantial positive impact? It still needs to be more popular because it has monasteries, mountains, hills, lakes, and more.

There might be a need for more awareness or advertisements. But there are some of the best places to see, and they have the best time visiting Tibet. Tibet is also freshwater for the Everest Base Camp. Although Mount Everest is in Nepal, Tibet has an easy way for its trekking.

If you want to save money and have the best adventure, you can still go from the Tibet side. You can also enjoy sightseeing and stunning views of various snowy mountains. Tibet is also the best place to learn about the holiness of the Dalai Lama. You can take away spiritual learning, kindness, compassion, and more from here.

The beauty of Tibet cannot come in words. Your one Lhasa tour journey will make you feel like you have entered an entirely new world. The religious values and behavior of people here are excellent. The world-famous monasteries are the major attractions of Tibet. You can learn the teachings of Buddha meditations and have a peaceful and enjoyable time.