Lhasa, China 7 Day Itinerary

Lhasa, Tibet 7-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa

  • Arrive at Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station.
  • Transfer to your hotel (suggested: Hotel Shangri-La Lhasa or Tibet Hotel) for acclimatization.
  • Rest and hydrate to help with altitude sickness.
  • Dinner: Try local Tibetan cuisine at Kung Fu Kitchen or Lhasa Restaurant.

Day 2: Potala Palace and Barkhor Street

  • Visit the iconic Potala Palace, a 1300-year-old palace and former winter residence of the Dalai Lama.
  • Explore the Barkhor Street - a traditional Tibetan area filled with shops, monasteries, and pilgrims.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local eatery near Barkhor Street.
  • Afternoon rest and acclimatization.
  • Dinner: Savor a meal at Golden Energy Restaurant or Tibet Kitchen.

Day 3: Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Palace

  • Visit the Jokhang Temple, one of the most sacred temples in Tibet.
  • Explore the Norbulingka Palace, the summer residence of the Dalai Lama.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant near Norbulingka Palace.
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the local area or resting.
  • Dinner: Dine at a local restaurant like Tashi’s Restaurant or Yak Restaurant.

Day 4: Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery

  • Visit the Sera Monastery, famous for its debate sessions.
  • Proceed to Drepung Monastery, one of the ‘Great Three’ Gelug monasteries.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant near either monastery.
  • Afternoon rest and acclimatization.
  • Dinner: Dine at Lhasa Kitchen or Tibetan Family Restaurant.

Day 5: Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier

  • Morning: Depart for a day trip to Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.
  • Continue to the Karola Glacier.
  • Lunch: Packed lunch will be provided during the excursion.
  • Return to Lhasa in the evening.
  • Dinner: Enjoy a relaxed dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.

Day 6: Visit Tibet Museum and Ganden Monastery (optional)

  • Spend the day exploring the Tibet Museum, learning about Tibet’s history, culture, and arts.
  • For those interested, take an optional trip to Ganden Monastery, one of the ‘Great Three’ Gelug monasteries, located about 50 km from Lhasa.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant near the museum or on the way to Ganden Monastery.
  • Dinner: Dine at a favorite spot or try somewhere new in Lhasa.

Day 7: Departure

  • Spend your last hours shopping for souvenirs or savoring one last Tibetan meal at your favorite restaurant.
  • Transfer to Gonggar Airport or Lhasa Railway Station for your departure.