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The capital of Tibet, Lhasa situated at an altitude of 3650m, is situated on the north of bank of Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo river. Lhasa in Tibetan means " Place of the Gods" and Potala Palace, the Residence of Dalai Lama ( The God King), is the earthly representation of the celestial Palace of Avaloketeswora, The Buddha of infinite compassion whose incarnation in the human form is believed to be the Dalai Lama. It is a city truly blessed by the gods where life is unburied.


Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Beijing/Shanghai, Xian/Chengdu/Kathmandu to Gonggor airport transfer to Tsetang (120 KM), rest in Hotel

Day 2: Morning visit Yambulakang palace, the earliest building in Tibet and Changtsu monastery. Afternoon drive to Lhasa (220 KM) Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Morning visit Potala Palace that was firstly built by Songtsen Gompo (the first Tibetan ruler) Afternoon visit Jokhang temple (the most sacred temple in Tibet) and Barkhor street.

Day 4: Morning visit Drepung monastery that is about 8 KM west from Lhasa. Drepung means " rice - mound", was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje Tashi Palden. Afternoon visit Sera monastery (one of the three great Gelukpa monasteries near Lhasa ).

Day 5: Early morning transfer to the Gonggor airport (100 KM) and fly to KTM or next destination.