Day 1 Lhasa
Day 2 Lhasa
- After breakfast visit Potala Palace, the iconic heart of Tibetan Buddhism and the highest palace in the world.
- Return to the hotel for lunch.
- In the afternoon take part in a Thangka painting workshop to learn and understand the craftsmanship and techniques needed to make the delicate and intricate Tibetan Buddhist art.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Songtsam Linka Lhasa (Altitude: 3,700m)
Day 3 Lhasa
- After breakfast visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan pilgrims.
- Afterwards go to Barkhor Street to experience the most vibrant bazaar in Lhasa.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- In the afternoon visit Ramoche Monastery to see the life-sized statue of the 8-year-old Sakyamuni.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Songtsam Linka Lhasa (Altitude: 3,700m)
Day 4 Lhasa
- After breakfast visit the Zhayeba Monastery, which consists of a series of small cave-chapels and has now become one of the four most sacred places to conduct religious rites in Tibet.
- Return to the hotel for lunch.
- In the afternoon enjoy traditional Tibetan performances and “Lhasa Time” afternoon tea (only available on weekends). Alternatively, visit Sera monastery, the second biggest monastery in Lhasa, where you have a chance to see the debate about Buddhism.
- Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Songtsam Linka Lhasa (Altitude: 3,700m)
