Lhasa Cultural Tour - 4 Days

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 Kathmandu to Lhasa flight
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport for flight to Lhasa.
Meet at Gongkar Airport and transfer to Lhasa. Along the way we can see view of Tibetan farming and traditional houses with colorful prayer flags at the hilltops, which is for all the prayers on the flags taken away in to the universe. We cross two holy rivers Tsangpo and Kyichu flowing in two different valleys which have fantastic views and various types of wild birds joyfully swim there. As we enter Lhasa valley, we can see the enchanting scenery as well as all these new construction of ever growing city in the sky. Arrive at your hotel and check in. Then depart for an excursion to see the energetic Bhakor market.
Overnight Kyichu Hotel or similar.

Day 2 Lhasa: Potala Palace and Drepung Monastery
Breakfast at hotel and depart to visit Potala Palace, which is one of rich cultural heritage monuments in the world located at the top of Red hill in Lhasa valley found in 7th century by Yarlung king of Tibet. According to legends the king found a hermitage pavilion at the top of the hill (location of Potala Palace) where he took meditation for awhile and then later became residence of many kings thereafter. Later on it was divided into two parts, red palace and white palace. The red palace for religion where all the Buddhist relics is stored, making it one of most sacret spiritual pilgrimage in Tibet. So every Tibetan comes to visit there and pay worship. The white palace is living quarter of the Dhalai Lama, and it is for political activities by the successors of the Dhalai Lama. It was winter palace for him before his exile to India. Afterwards, you’ll visit the Drepung Monastery, which is the largest monastery of Tibet. Once it was the seat for more than 10 thousand monks. Many of the Gaden throne holders were produced from this monastery. In the afternoon, you will get to see the Potala palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas and the seat of the local Tibetan government.
Overnight: Kyichu Hotel or similar.

Day 3 Lhasa: Jokhang temple and Sera Monastery
Breakfast at hotel and depart Jokhang temple and Sera Monastery.
In the morning, do easy excursions to visit Jokhang temple, which is one of the oldest temples in Tibet founded by the 33rd King of Tibet in the 7th century. This temple was built for the statue of the Buddha brought by the Nepalese princess. Once you get in the temple, you can see the famous Newari arts of Nepal. In the afternoon, you will get to visit the Sera Monastery, which is one of the largest monasteries of Tibet. There you will see the debating of the monks in the court yard. You can take pictures of the monks there.
Overnight Kyichu Hotel or similar.

Day 4 Lhasa to Kathmandu flight
Early morning transfer to Lhasa Gongkar Airport. End of Tibet tour service.