Lhasa Cultural Luxury Tour
Overview
Discover the spiritual heart of Tibet on this six-day luxury exploration of Lhasa. Wander through the Potala Palace, join pilgrims on the Barkhor kora, debate with monks at Sera Monastery, and experience the profound Tibetan Buddhist culture — all from the comfort of the St. Regis Lhasa, Tibet's finest luxury hotel.
Route
Lhasa → Potala Palace → Sera → Drepung → Ganden → Lhasa
Highlights
- Potala Palace — the iconic winter palace of the Dalai Lamas
- Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit
- Monk debates at Sera Monastery
- Drepung Monastery — once the world's largest monastery
- Stay at the St. Regis Lhasa Resort
- Traditional Tibetan butter tea ceremony
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Group Size
- 2-10 guests
- Max Altitude
- 3,650m
- Best Months
- May-June, September-October
- Starting From
- $3,000 pp
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport by flight from Chengdu, Beijing, or Kathmandu. Private transfer to St. Regis Lhasa (45 min). Rest and acclimatize at 3,650m. Light welcome dinner.
Acclimatization Day
Gentle morning walk through the old Tibetan quarter. Visit the Barkhor market, join pilgrims on the kora circuit around Jokhang Temple. Afternoon rest at the hotel spa. Evening Tibetan cultural show.
Potala Palace & Jokhang
Morning visit to the Potala Palace — 13 stories, 1,000 rooms, and centuries of Tibetan history. Afternoon explore the Jokhang Temple interior, Tibet's most sacred temple housing the revered Jowo Shakyamuni statue.
Sera & Norbulingka
Morning visit to Sera Monastery to witness the famous monk debates (3-5 PM session). Visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas, with its beautiful gardens and audience halls.
Drepung Monastery & Farewell
Full morning at Drepung Monastery, once home to 10,000 monks. Explore the main assembly hall and the Ganden Palace. Afternoon free for shopping or spa. Farewell dinner with traditional Tibetan butter tea ceremony.
Departure
Private transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
What's Included
- 5 nights St. Regis Lhasa Resort
- Tibet Travel Permit and all entry permits
- Licensed Tibetan guide throughout
- Private vehicle and driver
- All entrance fees (Potala, Jokhang, Sera, Drepung, Norbulingka)
- All meals as indicated
- Airport transfers
- Acclimatization support and oxygen supply
Not Included
- Flights to/from Lhasa
- Chinese visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Find Your Flights
At 3,570m elevation — allow time for acclimatization. Flights from Chengdu, Beijing, and Kathmandu. Tibet Travel Permit required.
Typical airlines: Air China, Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
International flights are not included in CuratedAscents packages.
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