Cultural Tour

Lhasa Tibet Tour

Destination Tibet

Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights

Difficulty Easy

Activity Cultural Tour

Transport Flight + Vehicle

Group Size Max 16 Pax

Accommodation Hotel

Meals Most meals

Max Altitude 3,650m / Lhasa

Trip 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

Lhasa Tibet Tour is a 8-day easy cultural tour adventure in Tibet, reaching 3,650m / Lhasa. Explore the spiritual heart of Tibet — Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor market, Sera and Drepung monasteries. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

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Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

Departure Date	Trip Status	Availability	Price / Person
14 Sep 2026 Returns 21 Sep 2026 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Sep 2026 Returns 28 Sep 2026 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
14 Oct 2026 Returns 21 Oct 2026 · 8 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
21 Oct 2026 Returns 28 Oct 2026 · 8 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
14 Nov 2026 Returns 21 Nov 2026 · 8 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
21 Nov 2026 Returns 28 Nov 2026 · 8 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
14 Dec 2026 Returns 21 Dec 2026 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Dec 2026 Returns 28 Dec 2026 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
14 Jan 2027 Returns 21 Jan 2027 · 8 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Jan 2027 Returns 28 Jan 2027 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
14 Feb 2027 Returns 21 Feb 2027 · 8 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Feb 2027 Returns 28 Feb 2027 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
14 Mar 2027 Returns 21 Mar 2027 · 8 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Mar 2027 Returns 28 Mar 2027 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
14 Apr 2027 Returns 21 Apr 2027 · 8 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
21 Apr 2027 Returns 28 Apr 2027 · 8 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
14 May 2027 Returns 21 May 2027 · 8 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
21 May 2027 Returns 28 May 2027 · 8 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
14 Jun 2027 Returns 21 Jun 2027 · 8 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
21 Jun 2027 Returns 28 Jun 2027 · 8 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book

💡 Need different dates? All trips run as private departures year-round.

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Day by Day

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Connect to your international flight, or overnight in Kathmandu. End of Mantra Adventure Tibet services. Meals: Breakfast.

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Pricing

Group Discount Pricing

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Group Size Price / Person Savings

1 Pax

US $700 / person

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

Before You Go

Essential Tips

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.

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.

Tibet requires a Chinese Group Tourist Visa plus a Tibet Travel Permit — Mantra Adventure handles all permit logistics.

Required permits and TIMS card arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

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.

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.

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.

Be Prepared

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)

Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter

Daypack (25–30L)

You carry this on trail daily

Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)

Required above Chhomrong

Trekking poles

Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents

Headtorch + spare batteries

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts

Water bottles (2L total capacity)

Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong

Water purification tablets or SteriPen

Treat tap water above Chhomrong

Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)

Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel

Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)

Merino or synthetic — no cotton

Fleece mid-layer jacket

Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m

Down jacket (-10°C rated)

Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC

Waterproof shell jacket

Gore-Tex or equivalent

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Quick-drying

Rain trousers

Zip-off style recommended

Trekking shirts (3–4)

Long-sleeve for sun protection

Swimsuit

For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs

Waterproof trekking boots

Ankle support essential — break in before departure

Camp sandals or light shoes

Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs

Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)

Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended

Warm hat and gloves

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April

UV-rated sunglasses

Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m

Buff / neck gaiter

Dust, sun protection, and cold air

Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours

Lip balm SPF 50+

Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline

Hand sanitiser + wet wipes

Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce

Personal first aid kit

Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine

Electrolyte tablets / ORS

Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days

Personal medications

Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter

Camera + extra memory cards

Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments

Earplugs

Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep

Small thermos (500ml)

Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying

Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)

For early starts and long days

Dry bags / large zip-locks

Protect electronics from rain and river crossings

Local Nepal Telecom SIM

Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

Price Starting From

US $700

per person