7 Days Lhasa, Namtso with Reting and Dregung Monastery
Be overwhelmed by Potala Palace, a awe-inspiring maze of corridors and stairs leading through countless rooms of richly decorated statues, tombs, murals and antiques
7 Days Lhasa, Namtso with Reting and Dregung Monastery
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Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Lhasa, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Lhasa)

Day 2
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Potala Palace: Built in the seventh century, Potala Palace was the former winter home of Dalai Lamas. Today it served as a huge museum that houses and exhibits precious materials and articles of the history, arts, religion and culture of Tibet.
- Sera Monastery: Sera Monastery is one of the three greatest monasteries in Tibet. It is grand in scale, with an area of 114,964 square meters. It is the venue where monks hold daily debates.
- Drepung Monastery: Located 5 kilometers from Lhasa city center, Trepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. It was founded in 1416. Its white grand buildings makes a contrast under the sunlight against the black mountain at its back.

Day 3
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, Barkhor Street
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Jokhang Temple: Johkang Monastery is located in the center of Lhasa old city, near the bustling Barkhor Street. The monastery is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. It is the worshipping center in Lhasa, and many locals come here to pray regularly.
- Norbulingka: Built in 1755, Norbulingka served as the summer retreat for Dalai Lama. It covers an area of 360,000 square meters, and is made up of three main palaces. The garden has 370 rooms, with waterside pavilions, lakes, hills and grasslands dotted around them.
- Barkhor Street: It is the oldest street in Lhasa with colorful Tibetan features. Varieties of commodities are sold here and present to you all aspects of Tibetan life. You will also see pilgrims from different places of Tibet with praying wheels circling around the Jokhang Monastery.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Lhasa to Namsto
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Lhasa to Namsto, Yangpachen, Lake Namtso
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Yangpachen : Covering an area of about 150,000 square meters, Yambajan is famous for its hot spring. It is a nice choice for those who want to get a close look at the Tibetan herders and their semi-nomadic lifestyle. It is 87 kilometers away from Lhasa and situated in the basin at the foot of Nyainqentanglha Mountains to the northwest of Lhasa.
- Lake Namtso: Covering a total area of more than 1,900 square kilometers, Lake Namtso is the second largest salt lake in China. Lake Namtso means "holy lake" in the Tibetan language and has an elevation of 4,718 meters. The lake is beautiful with its azure water and surrounding snow capped peaks. There is a gravel road from Damxung to the lake. In the rainy season, the route can be quite difficult.
Day 5
Place & Transport: Namsto to Lhasa
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Namsto to Lhasa, Drigung Thel Kloster, Reting Kloster
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Drigung Thel Kloster: Built in 1179, it stands at the middle of the mountain cliff, full of magnificent feel.
- Reting Kloster: Located in Linzhou village in Lasha, it is one of the ancient temples of Tibet. There are trees and birds along with a springs around the temple, so it 's an ideal place for visiting.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Gandan Monastery
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Gandan Monastery: It was set up in the early 15th century. It is one of the three greatest monasteries in Tibet, alongside with Trepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Delicate murals and sculptures are notable in Ganden Monastery.
Day 7
Place & Transport: Depart Lhasa, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Lhasa)
Meals: Breakfast
* Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 3, 2012), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2012), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 21-26, 2012).
* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Lhasa, Namsto by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above). - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
- China Entry Visa Fees.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. - Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
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