1 Day Lhasa Monastery Tour

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Price notes:

1. based on double occupancy

2. 3 star accommodation level in low season

3. international airfare is not included

4. price is subjected to change according to group size and payment methods

Pilgrims are prostrating in the Jokhang Monastery

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Duration: 1 Day
Tour type: Private escorted tour with Tibetan tour guide and private vehicle with experienced driver
Departure: Flexible
Tour code: TD-LT-01A

Is this trip for you?

Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
- Capable of walking short to medium distances by oneself in high altitudes. Must be capable of minor ascents and descents.
- Capable of light walking and hiking in high altitudes. Suitable for most fitness levels.
- Average fitness level. High altitude hiking for several hours.
- Possibly includes high altitude hiking of up to 6 hours per day or activities of a similar nature. Requires an elevated level of fitness.
- Features demanding high altitude treks or cycling. Only suitable for those with a high level of physical fitness and endurance.
Note: If you have any questions concerning the requirements or the unique demands for your particular tour package, please feel free to contact one of our helpful Travel Consultants for further information.

It's advisable to have a body check-up or have your doctor's advice before visiting Tibet. Visitors with a record of heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems must seek medical advice before making the decision to go to Tibet Also, people with any of the following problems should not go to Tibet.
- Have already caught a cold
- Have severe anemia
- Have high blood pressure or severe heart disease
- Have pneumonia, tuberculosis, tracheitis, or bronchitis
Tour Pace
Leisure
Tour Pace
- Leisure: enjoy your tour in a slow pace, allowing plenty of time for photography, you will see the most famous attractions, and spend plenty amount of time in each destination.
- Comfortable: enjoy your tour in a comfortable pace, you will see most popular attractions, and spend reasonable amount of time in each attraction.
- Tight: enjoy your tour at a tight pace, as you will be able to see as many tour attractions as possible in the available amount of time.
Max Altitude
3,650m
Altitude

High Altitude Sickness is one of the biggest challenges when travelling in Tibet. According to our experience, most people will be fine up to 3500m above sea level, as the altitude go higher up to 4500m, mild symptoms as shortness of breath, headache might occur. Adverse reactions may vary from person to person. In most cases, the symptoms are mild and will subside in several hours to several days as the body acclimatizes.

Mild Symptoms of AMS include:
- Headache
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Rapid pulse (heart rate)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Poor sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness

Journey at a Glance
Day1-Moring: Norbulingka Park
Day1-Afternoon: Sera Monastery

Itinerary Details - Day by Day

Day 1 Lhasa

After breakfast, you will firstly go to visit the beautiful Norbulingka which used to be the former summer palace of Dalai Lamas in the ancient time, and now is a public park. It is famous for its Potrang, the private palaces of former Dalai lamas with grandiose Tibetan architecture style. Next, drive several kilometers to the western outskirts of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung, in Tibetan, means “prosperity”. Since its establishment, Drepung Monastery has always been one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. In its heyday, there were more than 10,000 monks lived and studied in the monastery. Throughout its history, many important and famous Tibetan leaders used to study here, especially the Dalai Lamas. So Drepung Monastery is also respectfully known as the “Mother School of Dalai Lamas”.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to another famous monastery in Lhasa - Sera Monastery. It is famous for the spectacular “Buddhism Debating”. As a daily routine, the monks gather in a courtyard, and debate on the Buddhist doctrines with supplemented gestures, which is thought to be helpful to facilitates better comprehension of the Buddhist philosophy to attain higher levels of study. After enjoying the "Buddhism Debating", you will be transferred back to the city. The rest time is your own free time to rest.

The Etiquette of Visiting Monastery: 1) you shouldn’t wear short and uncover shoulders; 2) taking off your sunglasses and hat before entering the chapels; 3) taking photos is usually not allowed inside the chapels.

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"Our Expert Says"

This trip is ideal for those with an extra day but still want to see the major attractions especially Tibetan monasteries in Lhasa. Norbulingka Park, the former summer palace of Dalai Lama. Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery are two of most important monasteries in Lhasa where you have chance to learn more about Tibet Buddhism.

Recommended Groups: All groups. Best for youth, couples, and photographers.
Conditions: This tour is moderately challenging, as the maximum altitude is over 3,500 meters above sea level. As attractions are very close to each other, customers won't need to spend much time in the car. A little walking or climbing is involved. As the altitude is about 3,650 meters above sea level, a reasonable level of fitness is needed.
Best time: Available all year round. If you have a tight budget come from December to February. Otherwise, try to avoid July and August.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary can be designed to give you a flavour of what is possible.

We can change the tour paces to meet your travel style: leisure, comfortable, or tight.
We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements.
Itinerary can be altered, from daily activities to accommodation.
You can either shorten this tour to meet your planning travel time, or extent the journey to other Chinese cities.

Price & Service Guide

What's included in this price?

Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
All necessary Tibet travel permits.
All accommodations, based on double-occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on twin sharing basis. Guesthouse or tent in remote areas.
Meals, as noted in the itinerary.
Admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary. Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & government taxes.
Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance

What's excluded in this price?

China visa, all air tickets and train tickets to and from Tibet.
Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
Meals not listed in the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
Excess Baggage Charges.
Single room supplement.

Value for money:

While the trip of a lifetime is priceless, we know value is a vital aspect for those deciding which tour to choose.

When comparing tour prices, be sure to compare like to like. Our tours are designed to ensure that our customers experience all the culture, history, and beauty that Tibet has to offer, and at a reasonable price.

A great way to enjoy the lowest possible price is to invite more people to join your trip to share the travel experience as well as the tour expense. The more people in a group, the lower the price per person. (We recommend you join our group tour if you are traveling alone. Please contact our travel consultant for more information)

Booking early is also an easy way to ensure the best rate! We highly recommend you contact us at least 1 month before your planned departure date.

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Dear Rita,

First of all, I wish to apologise on my late reply. We just returned from Guiyang last evening after extending our stay on our own in Chongging and Guizhou after our cruise ended. Here's my reply to your survey.

1. How do you comment your tour arrangements? (We did not take any tour arrangement but the group enjoyed the cruise booked through you)

2. Are you willing to recommend our service to your people who also have an interest to visit China? (For the cruise - Yes)

3. Do you have any suggestions on improving our services? (None)

4. Can we use your comments of our service, the photos or other images that you took on the tour for our websites, brochures, marketing and publicity? If yes, could you please send us some of your photos by E-mail? (Yes. Below is a photo taken during our cruise.)

I wish to thank you for your patience when booking the cruise for us, especially when arranging for payments, which did not go through smoothly due to typo error first on our part and then the bank's part.

Kind regards

Guat

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October 27, 2024

Hi Wonder,

Thank you for your arrangement, Wonder. We all had a good time. I will give you some feedback after I return to Hong Kong. Tks again!

Winnie

October 22, 2024

Hi Leo,

I found the form but couldn’t type directly on it. So, here are my answers.

• My travel consultant was Leo. He promptly answered all my questions through e-mails.

• The tour arrangement was perfect for my needs. It was not fully packed from early morning to late evening. I had enough time to rest and recover for the next day.

• I have already written a review on China Travel Guide & Visa News group page on Facebook recommending your service.

• Overall, I think you’re very transparent about what the tour covers. You provided a detailed itinerary that was easy to follow. Other tourists with other agencies in my group didn’t get such detailed itinerary. It was also easy to contact you through e-mail and get prompt replies.

• I think the guides should give out name cards with their name and contact information. We should also be told the name of the driver picking us up at the hotel. On my last day, I was told the driver would pick me up at noon. When I checked out at 11:30, he was already there. I asked if he’s my noon pick up driver to the airport. He confirmed it. Then around noon I got a call from my tour guide, but my local phone service somehow disconnected the call. I thought I was picked up by a different driver. It was very confusing.

Holly

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