GROUP TOUR
Tour Highlights
Lhasa, Drepung Monastery | Potala Palace | Jokhang Temple | Barkhor Street | Lhasa to Xining Overnight Train Journey | Qinghai Lake, Leshan Giant Buddha Statue | Panda Base in Chengdu | Jinli Street | Shopping in Chengdu
Package Includes T&C Apply
Return Air Ticket | Accommodation | Meals | Visa | Guided Tours | Transfers
Day
1
- Welcome to Tibet. Arrival at Lhasa Airport via Chengdu at 1530 hrs.
- Taking a flight into Tibet will give you a panorama of the snowy Himalaya Mountains. Once you arrive, our local Tibetan tour guide and driver will greet you at Lhasa Airport to transfer you to the hotel (1.2 hours drive).
- Free until dinner.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day
2
- After breakfast, we will visit Drepung Monastery. Drepung means "piles of rice" in Tibetan, which symbolizes prosperity. It was the world's largest monastery that housed more than 10,000 monks. In addition, it’s the highest-ranking monastery in the Gelug Sect.
- Visit the Norbulinka Monastery. The institute was named after Norbulingka, the traditional summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, in Lhasa, Tibet. The ground plan is based on the proportions of Avalokitesvara, the thousand-armed god of compassion, with the temple as the head. Norbulingka is dedicated to handing down tradition and restoring standards by providing training, education and employment for Tibetans.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Lhasa.
Day
3
- We will be visiting to Potala Palace today. Potala Palace built in the 7th century by the famous Tibetan King-Songtsen Gampo. The present by the 5th Dalai Lama moved in year 1649. Known as the” Winter Palace” 1750’s, when 7th Dalai Lama built Norbulingka Park as his summer residence. The Potala is divided into two. The Red Palace is use for religious use and the White one for political purpose.
- In the evening, visit Barkhor Street for shopping. Barkhor Street is called “The window of Tibet”. It was formed when Jokhang had been built, is also an essential pilgrim route.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Lhasa
Day
4
- Early Breakfast at Hotel with packed lunch transfer to Lhasa railway station.
- Take the overnight train to Xining at 0850hrs. You will have the opportunity to view beautiful sceneries along the way to Xining.
- Nature Reserve
- Visit Tuotuo River
- Visit Tanggula Mountain
Day
5
- Arrival at Xining Railway station
- Visit Xining Museum
- Visit Kumbum Monastery
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Xining
Day
6
- Visit Qinghai Lake, which is 150KM away from City
- Take The Flight to Chengdu
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Chengdu.
Day
7
- Visit Panda base center
- Visit Wensu temple
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Chengdu
Day
8
- Visit Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Visit Jinli Street
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Chengdu
Day
9
- After Breakfast, We will be taking you for shopping.
- After Lunch, returning to the Hotel.
- Providing 02hours to get freshened-up & Check Out from Hotel
- Transfers will pick-up the passengers at 03.45pm from hotel and proceed towards Chengdu International Airport for your flight to Colombo
