Lhasa in a week


Trip description

One week is the minimum to spend for a small visit to the capital of Tibet to acclimatise and, above all, to take full advantage of his stay in the Yeti country.

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa and acclimatization

Day 2: The monastery of Sera and its famous "discussions"

Day 3: The Potala palace, highlight of your visit to Lhasa

Day 4: Getaway at Lake Namtso

Day 5: Tibetan Buddhism in two visits

Day 6: All the memories of the World Roof in the Barkhor market

Day 1 : Arrival in Lhasa and acclimatization

Day1 : Arrival in Lhasa and acclimatization ©Stéphan SZEREMETA


At first, as soon as you get off the train or plane, rest and acclimatization are compulsory for the rest of the day, before going out for a walk in the old town of Lhasa, around the Temple of Johkang.




Day 2 : The monastery of Sera and its famous "discussions"

Day2 : The monastery of Sera and its famous "discussions" ©Stéphan SZEREMETA


Well acclimatized, you can now visit the temple of Johkang and lunch around the square - at the New Mandala restaurant for example. Then, the afternoon will be devoted to a visit of the monastery of Sera, especially to attend the famous "discussions".




Day 3 : The Potala palace, highlight of your visit to Lhasa

Day3 : The Potala palace, highlight of your visit to Lhasa ©Stéphan SZEREMETA


This is undoubtedly one of the musts of any visit in Lhasa: The Visite of the Potala Palace and the Norbulingka garden.




Day 4 : Getaway at Lake Namtso

Day4 : Getaway at Lake Namtso ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


If the weather is fine, it is the perfect opportunity to make a round trip the Namtso lake, a wonderful lake lake at an altitude of 4,178 metres.




Day 5 : Tibetan Buddhism in two visits

Day5 : Tibetan Buddhism in two visits ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


Continue discovering Tibetan Buddhism, especially in the vicinity of Lhasa, at Drepung Monastery, and then at Ganden Monastery.




Day 6 : All the memories of the World Roof in the Barkhor market



For your last day, take this opportunity to buy various souvenirs in the Barkhor market.




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