Itinerary
- Day 1
Lhasa
You'll arrive in Lhasa by train or flight and your guide picks you up at the station. Head to your hotel and take time to rest and get used to the high altitude (about 11,975 feet/3,650 meters). If you're feeling okay, you can walk over to Potala Square in the afternoon to see the fountains and get some good photos of Potala Palace against the skyline.
- Start point
- Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) ལྷ་ས་གོང་དཀར་རྫོང་, Shannan Shi, Tibet, China (Lhasa Airport Pickup)
Optional Activities
- Visit Potala Square and see the fountain with different colors
- Photography of Potala Palace and surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Potala Square Potala Palace Yarlung Tsangpo River Lhasa River 
- Day 2
Lhasa
Start with Potala Palace, the old winter home of the Dalai Lama that dates back to the 7th century. Inside you'll see the gilded burial stupas and a meditation cave. After grabbing lunch, head to Jokhang Temple where you can see the Buddha Sakyamuni statue and watch pilgrims doing their prostrations. From there, walk Barkhor Street to do kora with locals and poke around the old market. Later, try Tibetan tea with some locals and have your welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa)
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace with guide explanation
- Visit Jokhang Temple and view Buddha Sakyamuni statue
- Explore Barkhor street and participate in kora
- Explore old market around Jokhang Temple
- Taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street 
- Day 3
Lhasa
Drive out to Drepung Monastery, which used to be Tibet's largest and once had over ten thousand monks. Walk through Coqen Hall to learn about Tibetan Buddhist history and beliefs, then tour Loseling College to see where monks sleep and how they spend their days. In the afternoon, head to Sera Monastery from 1419 to watch the famous monk debates happen. You'll have your welcome dinner with the rest of the group afterward.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow group members)
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery with guided tour of Coqen Hall
- Tour Loseling College within Drepung Monastery
- Explore monks' dormitories
- Visit Sera Monastery and observe monk debates
- Welcome dinner with group members
Landmarks/POIs Drepung Monastery Coqen Hall Loseling College Sera Monastery - Day 4
Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake
The drive from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake takes you over Gampala Pass at 4,790 meters/15,715 feet. You'll see incredible views of Yamdrok-tso Lake itself sitting at 4,400 meters/14,435 feet, with snow-covered peaks all around and Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar visible in the distance. Drive down to the lake shore for a free walk and some time to take photos before heading back to Lhasa.
Included Activities
- Pass over Gampala Pass
- View Yamdrok-tso Lake
- Free walk at lake shore
Landmarks/POIs Gampala Pass Yamdrok-tso Lake Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar 
- Day 5
Departure
Your guide will pick you up and take you to the airport or train station for your next trip. They'll help get you sorted for your onward journey.
