6 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour

It’s the classic tour itinerary to visit mystic Lhasa and the charming Lake Namtso. It is not only a tour of Buddhist culture but also an enjoyable round trip of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. If you are not accustomed to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries for the main tourist attractions in Lhasa, such as the World Heritage Site of the Potala Palace, mystical the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit, sprawling Sera and Drepung monastery. After three-days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will have a day trip to the Lake Namtso, which was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geographic magazine. Here, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the crystal lake, marvelous Nyenchen Thangulha mountain ranges, even countless beautiful stars twinkling at the lake at night. It will be a fantastic memory for you to visit the heaven Namtso Lake.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Lhasa

Pass By: Great Tibet Tour, No.23, Row 11, Zhaji Unit 5th Alley, Zhaji Residential Quarter, Zhaji E Rd, Lhasa 850000 China
Pick up and transfer to the hotel

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

Day 2: Lhasa Suburb

Pass By: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today’s first attraction is to visit Drepung Monastery which is the world's largest monastery that housed for more than 10,000 monks; it was the resident of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, you will continue to visit the Sera Monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamchen Choeje.

Pass By: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The most attractive thing of Sera Monastery is the Buddhist Scriptures debating held in the courtyard between 15:00 - 17:00 from Monday to Saturday.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

Day 3: Lhasa City

Pass By: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
n the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and first take you to visit the famous Potala Palace, the cardinal landmark of Tibet and the masterpiece of Tibetan architecture, it was first built by 33rd King Songtsen Gangpo in the 7th century and rebuilt it later in the 17th century by 5th Dalai Lama, now it is a museum and world heritage site.

Pass By: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon, we will go to visit Jokhang Temple in the center of the old Lhasa city. Jokhang Temple is one of the most sacred temples in all over Tibet and it is always bustling with earnest local pilgrims since from early days.

Pass By: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
you will take a walk around the Barkhor street which is the one of the most devotional circuit as well as a crowded central market of Lhasa, located in the old area of Lhasa City Tibet, it is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

Day 4: Lhasa- Namtso(4718m)- Dangxiong, 340km, approx. 6hrs

Pass By: Namtso Lake National Park, Namtso Lake, Damxung County China
You'll arrive at Namtso Lake after passing NagelaPass(5150m), it covers a total area of more than 1900 square kilometers, being the second largest salt lake in China. At an elevation of 4718 meters, it is also the highest altitude salt lake in the world, the furthest depth being more than 33m. Besides, you can enjoy the view of Sky-Road railway with snow mountain background; while standing at the famous Nagela Pass, you can see the stunning view of holy Namtso Lake. In the afternoon, you will do leisure trek around Tashi Island. If the weather is good, you will have a chance to enjoy the marvelous sunset view of the lake. Then we will drive to Dangxiong for and accommodation. Starting from 2019, all the guesthouses at the lakeside will be removed due to the environmental protection.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Yutuo hotel

Day 5: Dangxiong - Lhasa, 164km, approx. 4hrs

Pass By: Yangbajingzhen Firm, China, Xizang Zizhiqu, Lasa Shi, Dangxiong Xian, 109国道
In the morning, we will head back to Lhasa.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in the 3/4 star hotel

Day 6: Depart from Lhasa

Pass By: Great Tibet Tour, China, Xizang Zizhiqu, Lasa Shi, Chengguan Qu, No.674, Group 3, Lalu Community, Xuexin Village Street
Today your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station for your next destination. Before your departure, we will appreciate if you can spend a few minutes to evaluate our services either by filling the feedback form or simply send us an email when you back home. Your whole trip officially ended.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.