Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and passport collection for Tibet Visa application

TIA - Our airport representative will assist you upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer you to your hotel, collect your passport for the Tibet visa application, and the rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

Kathmandu Durbar Square - After breakfast, our expert tour guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley, including Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath Stupa, an ancient stupa revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. You will also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, an ancient capital and cultural and political hub of the Kathmandu valley. Return to the hotel.

Nagarkot sunrise, sightseeing of Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Passport distribution

Nagarkot View Tower - Early morning wake-up call and drive to Nagarkot for a sunrise view of the snowcapped mountains with a packed breakfast. On the way, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known for its ancient art and architecture, and Changu Narayan Temple, considered the oldest temple in Nepal. Return to the hotel.

Arrival in Lhasa

Lhasa Suburb Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si) - Today, you will visit two attractions in the Lhasa suburb. In the morning, we will take you to Drepung Monastery. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery. Be prepared for a long day of sightseeing under the intense Tibetan sun; bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.

Tonight, we will host a welcome dinner to introduce you to your fellow travelers from around the world. It will be a great opportunity to meet people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Located about 8km west of central Lhasa, Drepung Monastery was once one of the world’s largest monasteries. The name Drepung means ‘rice heap,’ referring to the large number of white monastic buildings that once covered the hillside.

Sera Monastery is located in the northern suburb of Lhasa City. The monastery was named Sera, meaning wild rose in Tibetan, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses when the monastery was built. From Monday to Friday, you can watch monks debating at Sera Monastery every afternoon.

Lhasa City Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

Potala Palace - This morning, visit Potala Palace, which stands more than 3,700 meters above sea level, making it the highest palace in the world. From the top, known as the golden roofs, you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Lhasa, including the mountain ranges, the Lhasa River, fields, villages, and the Jokhang Temple.

In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, built during the 7th century by Sontsan Gambo. It features Buddhist prayer wheels, reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers. Many pilgrims pray in front of the monastery.

The circuit around Jokhang Temple is called Barkhor Street, a famous market for local handmade crafts and a great place to buy souvenirs.

Departure from Lhasa

Kathmandu free

Kathmandu Durbar Square - The day is free for you to explore Kathmandu on your own or go shopping. You can also book a massage or Ayurveda treatment with us.

Final departure

TIA - Our representative will assist you at your hotel and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination.

• Round airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa
• 3 Nights lodging in 3★ twin room en suite
• 3 Breakfasts & 1 Welcome Dinner
• Accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu
• Express delivery fee of Permit
• All entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
• Food & lodgings for guide & driver
• Free Lhasa Airport pick-up at 12:30pm or 15:30pm on first day
• Luxurious vehicle during sightseeing
• Experienced local English-speaking tour guide for Tibet
• Free Lhasa Railway Station transfer on first & last day
• China visa fee
• Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit
• All pick up and drop services

• If your flight isn’t within our free service time, USD 60/vehicle/time
• Optional sights
• Super-fast express delivery of Tibet Entry Permit
• Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters
• Gratuities for guide & driver, about CNY 50/day for each of them in Tibet
• Nepal Travel Visa
• International airfares to and from Kathmandu
• Tips
• Personnel expenses
• Travel insurance

With limited time or budget, the Lhasa City Essential Group Tour offers a chance to explore Lhasa, the Place of Gods. Marvel at the red and white Potala Palace towering over the sacred city, visit the spiritual heart of Tibet at Jokhang Temple with its devoted pilgrims, and wander through Barkhor Street, bustling with stalls selling prayer wheels, turquoise, Muslim traders, and thangka workshops.

The tour also includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. These include the ancient and sacred Pashupatinath Temple, a significant site in Hinduism; Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal and a former key trade route between Tibet and Nepal; Swayambhunath Stupa, perched on a small hill and also known as the Monkey Temple; and Kathmandu Durbar Square, the former royal palace of Nepal.

• Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB) usually takes about 12-working-day to apply. If you couldn’t provide the required scan docs and info on time, an extra abt USD 50~80/permit will be charged
• We reserve the right to change the itinerary order and attractions in Lhasa
• Due to the special nature of Tibet travel, any unforeseeable and unavoidable objective circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riot, civil commotion, strikes, public health emergencies, government action, major traffic jams, delay or cancellation of flight/train, attractions temporarily closed. etc., resulting in change of itinerary, the increased cost will be paid by travellers; if any attraction visits has to be cancelled due to the same reasons above, GTT won’t be hold responsible for refund except certain attraction entrance fee which will be solely decided by GTT

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.