Private 5 days Snow land Sacred Chants, Lhasa

About this activity

Cultural Depth: The itinerary covers Tibet's great three monasteries and sacred caves, offering unique Buddhist pilgrimage experiences like debates and kora walks, perfect for culture enthusiasts.

Safety and Reliability: Comprehensive safeguards, from oxygen supply to insurance, make it especially suitable for first-time visitors to high altitudes.

VIP Exclusivity: Small-group custom tours ensure personalized care, with attentive guides and drivers;

High Value for Money: The price includes tickets, hotels, some meals, and permits, excluding extras like international flights, offering great cost-effectiveness.

Memorable Experience: Through meditation, chanting, and landscape exploration, it helps travelers rediscover inner serenity, creating lifelong memories.

Tourist Vehicles: Comfortable vehicles (5-29 seats) tailored to group size, with daily safety checks and cleaning by drivers. Small-group tours ensure personalized attention.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Paper ticket only accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: 阳光神龙旅行社

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station and the downtown hotel
Included: Local tour transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable tourist vehicle according to the groupsize
Included: Admission fees: All entrance ticket fees and eco bus for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
Included: Tourist accident/casualty insurance
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: All hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent three-star hotels.
Included: Government fees: Service Charge & Government Taxes
Included: Tibet Travel Permit and all required local travel documents for this tour

Not included

Not included: Upgrades are available for an additional fee.
Not included: International flight to and out of China
Not included: Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa
Not included: Some Meal expenses not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging meals; )
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive in Lhasa，Airport/Hotel pick up, drive to Lhasa

Lhasa

5 hours

Greetings from Lhasa, Tibet! Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcomeyouattheairport, presenting you with a traditional whitehada. Aftera one-hour drive (70 kilometers) on the highway, thedriver will accompany you to a comfortable hotel indowntown Lhasa. As you enter Tibet, the guide will provide important tips for high-altitude travel. Onceyoucheck in, take this opportunity to rest and acclimatizetothe altitude of 3,650 meters, ensuring a healthy and enjoy able start to your journey in the mountains

Gang-GyanHotel Lhasa or similar

Day 2 · Visit Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery

Sera Monastery

3 hours Admission included

Sera Monastery is renowned for its monk debates, capturing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks use

exaggerated body language to engage in lively

discussions about philosophical concepts, showcasing

their knowledge. Drepung Monastery, once home to over

10,000 monks, is the largest in Tibet, with impressive

white buildings on the mountainside. Here, you will gain a

comprehensive understanding of Tibetan Buddhist

philosophy, statues, and monastic life.
Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

3 hours Admission included

Today, you will explore two distinctive temples in Lhasa:

Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. You'll visit the

temple halls, monastic colleges, and the monks' kitchen, and witness their unique debate style of learning

Buddhist teachings.

the guide will accompany the group for a traditional Tibetan dinner to welcome everyone to their journey in Tibet.

Lhasa GyanGyan Hotel or Similar

Day 3 · Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple

Potala Palace

3 hours Admission included

Today, let's delve into Lhasa's enchanting Tibetantreasures: the Potala Palace—once the residenceof theDalai Lamas and recognized as the highest palaceintheworld—and the wonders of Jokhang Temple andBarkhorStreet, both designated as UNESCO World HeritageSites.The Potala Palace, standing majestically onRedHill inthecenter of Lhasa, was the religious and political hubofTibet. Climb 365 steps to enter the main structure, theRedPalace, where you'll visit the former Dalai Lamas' politicalassembly hall, chapels, and stupa rooms, featuringexquisite murals and beautiful statues, representingthewealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
Jokhang Temple

one hour Admission included

Jokhang Temple, home to a 12-year-old statueof BuddhaShakyamuni, is revered as the most sacredplaceinTibetand a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. Devoutpilgrims come from afar to pay their respects.
Barkhor Street

2 hours

Surrounding Jokhang Temple is Barkhor Street, where worshipers circumambulate in prayer. You can join them to experience the soul of the city. The guide will also take you to a local teahouse to enjoy the social cultureof theTibetan people.

Lhasa GyanGyan Hotel or Similar

Day 4 · Meditation Caves

Yerpa Temple

3 hours Admission included

In the morning, you will drive 30 kilometers to Zhaibawa

Temple, a sacred site once frequented by Padmasambhava, Tsongkhapa, and King Songtsen

Gampo. As you open the doors to the temple's highest

hall, you will gaze over the entire valley and distant

snow-capped mountains, as if entering a portal to

paradise, feeling the vastness and inclusiveness of

Buddhism. After your visit, you can choose a meditation

cave to sit quietly and enjoy the rare tranquility of life. This moment allows you to connect with ancient sages

through breath and contemplation—this is the essence of

today's spiritual journey.
Ganden Monastery

3 hours Admission included

After lunch, you'll head to Ganden Monastery, the

birthplace of the Gelug school founded by Tsongkhapa

and the oldest Yellow Sect monastery in Tibet. The

temple complex covers the mountaintop and is truly

grand. After exploring the monastery, join pilgrims on a

circumambulation of the temple, which takes about 40

minutes. A simple meal will be prepared for you during the

meditation session. Afterward, you will return to Lhasa.

Lhasa Gyantjian Hotel or Similar

Day 5 · Depart from Lhasa，to airport/Train station

Lhasa

5 hours

Your journey in Tibet officially comes to an end today. Our staff will accompany you to the airport or train station. Thank you once again for choosing to spend this

wonderful time in Tibet with us. Wishing you safe travels!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Jiaolin Hotel
Airway Hotel
City 118 Chain Inn Lasa Potala Palace
Lamu Lacuo Hotel
Mantuoluo Hotel
Golden Kylin Hotel
Yayue Hotel (Lhasa Jokhang Temple)
Xinyang Hotel
Fufanlin Hotel
Lanbaoshi Hotel
Yijiajia Hotel
Home Inn Lhasa Tuanjie New Village East Gate

and 300 more pickup points

Our services include shuttle transfers between Lhasa Airport or train station to downtown in Lhasa. Uponyour arrival,our airport service coordinator will arrange for your transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel inthecity. Similarly, when you depart from Lhasa, your airport drop-off service will be pre-arranged. As the arrival times of tourists vary, we have specified several time slots for your service. When bookingyour flight,please try to choose a flight that arrives in Lhasa around the scheduled shuttle service times to avoid extended waiting times at the airport. if the number of arriving tourists is less than 3 at the same time, we may use public transport to take you from the airport to the city.Airport to Lhasa covers a distance of 70 kilometers and takes approximately 60 minutes. Arrival in Lhasa by train, we will pick you up according to your arrival time with no waiting required. For arrivals at non-scheduled times, additional charges may apply for the airport shuttle service. Requireif you need

Using your ticket

Many tickets in Tibet are subject to a reservation system. We will reserve the tickets in advance, such as those for the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and other scenic spots. After the reservation is completed at the travel agency, the tour guide will purchase the tickets on the spot

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.