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Day 1 ( Tue) Arrival at the world’s highest airport Gonggar Airport at Lhasa, from Kathmandu by air, and transfer to Tsedang city, approx 100 km/2.5hrs. drive, Overnight at hotel in Tsedang. Day2 (Wed) Sightseeing included in this tour, part of which may be done on day of arrival as well. Samye Monastery: Is one of the most imposing sights of Tibet. Built between 763-756 AD, modeled on the University of Otantapuri in India and planned as a representation of the universe it has a collection of pagodas and Temple Yambru Lakang: The castle perched dramatically on a pinnacle above the valley is the oldest known dwelling in Tibet, reputedly the home of the Yarlong Kings. Overnight at Tsedang Hotel, Tsedang. Day 3 (Thu) After breakfast, leave Tsedang 200 KM/4 hr drive. On the way visit Drepung Monastery. This ancient structure is said to be the largest Monastery in the world which once housed 10,000 Lamas. Check-in at hotel in Lhasa city. In the afternoon visit Norbulinkha. The name means “Jeweled Garden” a fitting title for this 200 year old park stretching 360,000sq meters. The 370 room summer palace of the Dalai Lama is located inside the park. Day 4 (Fri) After breakfast, full day sightseeing of the following places of interest. Potala Palace: A fortress built atop Red Hill in the seventh century. Jokhang: This oldest Buddhist temple in Tibet (1300 years) contains Tibet’s most precious religious relic - a golden Sakyamuni Buddha, a gift of the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng. Barkor: This is Lhasa’s inner pilgrim circuit shaped roughly like an octagon, which runs around the Jokhang Temple and a typical Tibetan market place. Sera Monastery: Located outside the Lhasa city and home to 150 Monks. Several Buddhas of the Nepalese School are on display in the great meeting hall. Return to hotel & overnight at hotel in Lhasa. Day 5 (Sat) After early morning breakfast, departure transfer to Gonggar airport, for Lhasa–Kathmandu flight. |
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