Lhasa Tibet Tour
Tibet · 8 Days · Easy
Cultural Tour From US $830 Mantra Adventure
Trip at a Glance
Destination
Tibet
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty
Easy
Activity
Cultural Tour
Transport
Flight + Vehicle
Group Size
Max 16 People
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Most meals
Max Altitude
3,650m / Lhasa
Overview
Explore the spiritual heart of Tibet — Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Sera and Drepung monasteries.
Trip Highlights
- Maximum altitude: 3,650m / Lhasa
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Difficulty: Easy
- Expert English-speaking certified guide
- All meals during the cultural tour
- All permits and TIMS card arranged
- Airport transfers included
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided
Package Pricing (Per Person)
| Package | Includes | Price / Person |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Quality accommodation & core services | US $700 |
| Comfort Recommended | Boutique hotels, private guides | US $830 |
| Luxury | Ultra-luxury, full butler service | US $1,020 |
Group Discount Pricing
| Group Size | Standard | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US $700 | US $830 | US $1,020 |
| 2 - 3 Pax | US $630 | US $750 | US $920 |
| 4 - 7 Pax | US $580 | US $690 | US $850 |
| 8 - 13 Pax | US $530 | US $630 | US $780 |
| 14+ Pax | US $490 | US $580 | US $710 |
All prices are per person. Larger groups receive progressive discounts.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
📍 Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and meet your Mantra Adventure Tibet specialist. Briefing covers all required Tibet permits — Group Tourist Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, Alien Travel Permit — arranged by our licensed Tibet partner. Welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner.
Day 2
Day 2: Fly Kathmandu to Lhasa (3,650m)
📍 Lhasa
The flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa crosses the Himalayan divide in under 90 minutes, with views of Everest and the great peaks on both sides. Arrival in Lhasa is immediately humbling — the Potala Palace, visible from the airport road, rises like a vision from a fairy tale against the electric blue Tibetan sky. Altitude rest is essential today — drink water, rest, and do not exert yourself. Overnight: Lhasa hotel. Meals: All included.
Day 3
Day 3: Lhasa — Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
📍 Lhasa
Potala Palace: 13 storeys, 1,000 rooms, 200,000 statues, and a 17th-century construction that remains one of the architectural wonders of the world. The ascent through its labyrinthine interior — past chapels containing the golden tombs of past Dalai Lamas — is a journey through Tibetan Buddhist history. Afternoon: Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor pilgrim circuit, where hundreds of devotees circumambulate the temple carrying butter lamps and spinning prayer wheels. Meals: All included.
Day 4
Day 4: Lhasa — Drepung Monastery and Sera Debate
📍 Lhasa
Morning: Drepung Monastery — once the world's largest monastery with 10,000 monks; now considerably reduced but still impressive in scale and spiritual atmosphere. Afternoon: Sera Monastery for the famous 3pm monk debate — a centuries-old tradition in which monks engage in animated, theatrical philosophical debate, their discussions punctuated by emphatic hand claps. One of the most extraordinary experiences in all of Asia. Meals: All included.
Day 5
Day 5: Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake (4,441m)
📍 Gyantse
Drive south over the Khamba La pass for the unforgettable first view of Yamdrok Tso — a vast turquoise sacred lake sacred to Tibetan Buddhists as an oracle lake. Continue to the ancient trading town of Gyantse and its famous Kumbum stupa — a 35-metre multi-storey mandala-shaped monument containing 108 chapels decorated with extraordinary murals. Meals: All included.
Day 6
Day 6: Gyantse to Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery
📍 Shigatse
Short drive to Shigatse and full-morning visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery — seat of the Panchen Lama, founded in 1447. The monastery houses one of the world's largest gilded statues (a 26-metre Maitreya Buddha) and remains fully functioning with hundreds of monks. Afternoon free in Shigatse's Tibetan market. Meals: All included.
Day 7
Day 7: Shigatse to Lhasa — Return Drive
📍 Lhasa
Drive back to Lhasa across the high Tibetan plateau. Final afternoon in Lhasa for additional exploration — Norbulingka summer palace, the Tibetan market around Barkhor, or a rooftop café with views of the Potala. Farewell dinner. Overnight: Lhasa hotel. Meals: All included.
Day 8
Day 8: Fly Lhasa to Kathmandu, Onward Departure
📍 Kathmandu
Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Connect to your international flight, or overnight in Kathmandu. End of Mantra Adventure Tibet services. Meals: Breakfast.
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Domestic transport per itinerary
- All accommodation during the trip
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Experienced English-speaking certified guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
- All trekking permits and national park fees
- TIMS card
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag
- First aid kit
✗ Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
- Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porters
Travel Tips & Useful Information
➤ What is the best season for this trip?
The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Tibet and Bhutan trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.
➤ How difficult is the Lhasa Tibet Tour?
This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.
➤ Do I need a visa?
Tibet requires a Chinese Group Tourist Visa plus a Tibet Travel Permit — Mantra Adventure handles all permit logistics.
➤ What permits are required?
Required permits and TIMS card arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.
➤ What is included in the price?
Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.
➤ What fitness level is required?
For Lhasa Tibet Tour (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.
➤ Is altitude sickness a concern?
Maximum altitude is 3,650m / Lhasa. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.