Day 1: Kathmandu to Lhasa (By Flight) – Acclimatization & Leisure
- Morning
- Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (~1 hr 20 min)
- Arrival at Gonggar Airport, Lhasa (3,650m)
- Meet & greet by Tibetan guide and transfer to hotel
- Afternoon
- Rest and acclimatization to high altitude
- Evening
- Leisure walk around Barkhor Street (optional)
- Overnight in Lhasa
Day 2: Lhasa Full-Day City Tour
- Morning
- Visit the Potala Palace – UNESCO World Heritage Site, winter residence of Dalai Lamas
- Afternoon
- Explore Jokhang Temple – spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism
- Visit Barkhor Bazaar for local shopping and cultural immersion
- Evening
- Tibetan cultural dinner (optional)
- Overnight in Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa Surroundings Tour – Drepung & Sera Monasteries
- Morning
- Visit Drepung Monastery – one of the largest monasteries in the world
- Afternoon
- Visit Sera Monastery – famous for its monk debates
- Evening
- Return to hotel and relax
- Optional Tibetan massage or tea house visit
- Overnight in Lhasa
Day 4: Lhasa to Kathmandu – Return Journey
- Morning
- Transfer to Gonggar Airport
- Fly back to Kathmandu
- Afternoon
- Arrival in Kathmandu
- End of the tour
Inclusions:
- Round-trip airfare (Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu)
- Tibet Travel Permit & visa assistance
- 3 nights accommodation in Lhasa (3-star or above)
- English-speaking Tibetan guide
- Daily breakfast
- All ground transport in Tibet
- Entry tickets to mentioned monasteries and landmarks
Exclusions:
- Nepal visa (for international tourists)
- Travel insurance
- Lunch & dinner (can be arranged on request)
- Personal expenses and tips