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Glimpses of Tibet Tour is a Tibet tour package in which you get to do two days of guided touring in Lhasa, sightseeing magnificent monuments and landmarks so conspicuous because of their beauty and then taken on an excursion to the fringes of Lhasa to Lake Namtso for the day, making you spend a total time of the value of five days for this Tibet touring package.
Lhasa, where you do this Glimpses of Tibet Tour, is the capital of the autonomous region of Tibet. It falls in a valley of the Tibetan plateau. This Tibetan Plateau is the world’s highest plateau which falls to the north of Nepal and somewhat that of the Himalayan Region, due to this, the lands beyond the north of the Himalayas get blocked by the southerly rain-bearing clouds and form somewhat of a cold high-altitude desert. However, life has persisted and even flourished in the cold and arid region of Tibet. Tibetan people have adapted themselves, making the most of what nature has given to them, to survive and thrive in the exacting environment of Tibet. Though most have lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle, the architecture and culture have evolved to be the most artistically beautiful and vivid. The finest religious architectures that have evolved from their Buddhist faith adopted over the centuries. Lhasa, being the regional capital showcases what can be called the Tibetan artistic cultural, traditional, and religious monuments and artifacts of modern human civilization. This along with other natural aspects of Lhasa you get to see in this Glimpse of Tibet Tour.
Things you get to see and learn about Tibet in this Glimpses of Tibet Tour which is surely going to have a lasting repercussion on one’s mental aptitude is profound. Here, is just a summary of the most important features that one can witness during one of the best Tibet Tours, which will surely have a lasting impact on you. Beginning with the Potala Palace, one of the places you are sure to see has been given that name as it was used from the time built to house the religious and administrative head, the Dalai Lama, though, in a true sense, it was built as Dzong the Tibetan word for fortress. It is or was the winter palace of the Dalai Lama.
The construction of it started by the fifth Dalai Lama in 1645. The next which you would likely be taken to is Norbulingka which means “jeweled park” which was or is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. It is a massive complex situated a short distance from the Potala Palace and has the largest man-made garden in Tibet. Besides the lakes and gardens, it also has the complex of a spiritual palace. Then comes the Sera Monastery, translating to “the Wild Roses Monastery”. It is a Monastery that can hold, over 5000 monks at a time and has three colleges of spiritual learning and a massive central hall besides other parts of architectural value to it. It first came into being in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey. Another important aspect of the Glimpses of Tibet Tour is Jokhang Temple which lies in the heart of Lhasa and is maintained by the Gelug School of spiritual teaching.
This Buddhist temple accepts people from all sects of Buddhist faiths and other religions as well. It has art and architecture dating back from the time it was built during the reign of King Songtsen Gompo. These are some of the places of note that you are bound to visit besides the Bakhar Street Market where you can pick up homemade replicas of what you have seen along with Tibetan art and craft. Then not to forget, the day excursion to Lake Namtso which lies at an elevation of 4,718 meters with a surface area of 1,920 square kilometers along with several islands used as spiritual homes for meditation. Last but not the least, is your entry into the land flying in and out over the tableland and the Himalayas to the South.
List of Attractions you will visit during Glimpses of Tibet Tour
Norbulingka, often hailed as the “Jewel Park,” is a captivating historical site in Lhasa, Tibet, celebrated for its stunning beauty and cultural significance. Constructed in the 18th century, this expansive summer residence of the Dalai Lamas is renowned for its picturesque gardens, traditional Tibetan architecture, and intricate decorations. The palace complex is set amidst lush greenery, featuring elegant rooms adorned with vibrant frescoes and exquisite craftsmanship. Visitors to Norbulingka can experience the tranquil atmosphere and gain insight into Tibetan heritage and the serene lifestyle of the Dalai Lamas.
Ramoche Monastery, also known as the “Little Potala,” is a historic and revered Buddhist site located in Lhasa, Tibet. Founded in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, this ancient monastery holds significant spiritual and cultural value in Tibetan Buddhism. Known for its elegant Tibetan architectural style and sacred relics, Ramoche Monastery features a grand assembly hall, intricate murals, and statues of revered deities. The monastery’s serene environment and rich history provide visitors with a profound glimpse into Tibetan religious practices and the artistic heritage of the region. As a vital center for pilgrimage and meditation, Ramoche Monastery continues to be a treasured landmark in Tibetan Buddhism.
Today you will fly into Lhasa, which is elevated 3,650 meters above sea level, from Kathmandu while passing over terrains with spectacular views of green hills, rushing rivers, valleys, and gorges then onto the High Himalayan snow-capped mountains then onto a desolated high-altitude plateau to eventually land in Lhasa and then taken to your hotel to simply rest and get acclimatized.
On the first day in Lhasa, you will be taken for the whole day. We start right after breakfast, where first begin by the Potala Palace, which is atop a hill and was first built by King Songtsen Gompo and added to its magnificent by successive kings and Dalai to its refineries’.
Afterwards, we pay a visit to Norbulinka and Ramoche Monastery. Norbulinka means Treasure Park and is thought to be the largest man-made garden in Tibet. The Ramche Monastery was first built in the 7th century by the Hand architecture of China. We are then transferred to our hotel.
After completing breakfast, we continue seeing other places in Lhasa. We begin by going to Sera Monastery, which means wild roses in Tibetan. It is a Monastery 5 Km to the north of Lhasa with a vast complex of a main assembly hall and three universities which can house 4 to 5 thousand monks.
Next, we go to Jokhang Temple which is in the heart of Lhasa and has the most precious item, a golden Shakyamuni gifted by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on her wedding to King Songtsen Gompo. Eventually, we go to Barkhor Market to check out what bargains of religious and cultural items we might get from the cultural market of Tibet here. We then return to our hotel for the night.
In the morning time, we will take a four-hour drive to Lake Namtso which is in the nomadic county of Damshug. We explore around the lakeside and then return to Lhasa. We stay at a hotel.
Having completed the Glimpses of Tibet tour, your tour guide will take you to the airport for your flight out to your onward destination.
At Breakfree Adventures, we hope that you had a nice time on this tour, where we take your security and comfort into consideration while on it.
We also operated private trips.
From the time you arrive in Lhasa to the time you depart, you will be accommodated in three-star and above accommodation and will be transported from sightseeing by private vehicle as far as possible or by set tourist buses. All meals are provided while on the tour.
We have a team of highly experienced and professionally trained tour guides who are thoroughly versed in the culture and history of each place of the places you will be visiting.
We operate the Tour of Lhasa with your guide and can be organized as per the desired traveling dates.
We use comfortable cars/mini-vans for the sightseeing tours. For up to 2 people, a car is provided and a mini-van is for the group of 3-10 people.
The climate of Tibet fluctuates continuously so it is better to carry warm clothes. If you just want to trek or tour at a lower altitude, fleece jackets and pants are enough. For a higher-altitude trekking, down jackets are necessary.
Whether a Tibet tour package is for you depends upon what you are looking for from a Tibet Tour. Only you can decide for yourself if Glimpses of Tibet Tour is for you or not. But we can elaborate on the different aspects of this Tibet and Lhasa Tour to help you determine if this Tibet tour package is for you or not.
To begin with, the Glimpses of Tibet Tour is a five-day tour package that takes you to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, and its fringes. A flight from Kathmandu will take you to Lhasa, a vivacious Buddhist town. Here you will visit the beautiful Lhasa city and many cultural and historical landmarks embarking on a guided sightseeing tour. On the fourth day, you will be driven to Namtso Lake situated North of the capital beyond a mountain ridge.
In conclusion, Glimpses of Tibet tour is a short yet mesmerizing tour in and around Lhasa. If you are looking for a Tibet Tour that is short, easy, and enjoyable, and takes shows you the cultural as well as natural beauty of Tibet then Glimpses of Tibet is the best Tibet tour package for you. Also if you are looking for a Tibet group tour with your family, or your friends, the Glimpses of Tibet tour is one of the best Tibet Group Tour packages.
However, if you are looking for something extensive, more adventurous, and challenging Tibet trip then the Glimpses of Tibet tour might not be your cup of tea. Tibet Everest Base Camp to Nepal trek, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and many such cross-country treks could satisfy what you need. Or there are challenging treks in Nepal that one can do like the Everest High Passes Trek, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, and many more you can do to fulfill your quest for adventure in the Himalayas.
Tibet in Asia is located in the south-west of China bordering India, Nepal, Myanmar (Burma), and Bhutan. Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 5,000 m. It covers much of the Tibetan Plateau covering about 2.5 million km square. Tibet is under China’s occupation and known as the Tibet Autonomous Region or TAR.
The best way to enter Tibet is either overland or by flight. You can enter Tibet by driving overland from Kathmandu and drive to Lhasa crossing over the Kerung Nepal Tibet border or you can take the train from mainland China ing and go to Lhasa. This train service goes around the highest point on earth through the vast Tibetan plateau. By air, you can fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa where there’s a daily flight.
The Glimpses of Tibet tour is to discover the cultural, historical, and religious sides of Tibet where you will go sightseeing in Lhasa visiting several landmarks for two days then drive to Lake Namtso on the third day to witness this pristine lake along with spectacular Himalayan panorama. Overall, the tour gives you a full insight into Buddhist culture and traditions.
Lhasa city sightseeing covers all the major tourist landmarks and is for two days. You will visit cultural, historical, and religious locations like Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Barkhor market,
Sera and Dripung monasteries, Norbuinka which gives a full insight of Tibetan cultural heritage.
Namtso Lake tour is a side excursion and a day’s tour from Lhasa city where you visit this most beautiful and serene mountain lake located at a distance of 122 kilometers from Lhasa. After the tour, you drive back to Lhasa.
To travel from Nepal to Tibet you can either fly or drive to Tibet from Kathmandu. To fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa there’s a daily flight in between Tibet’s capital Lhasa and Kathmandu. By overland, you need to cross the Kerung border from Kathmandu and drive to Lhasa passing along small towns like Gyantse, Sygatse, etc. The overland journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa takes 5 days overland drive.
No, the Kathmandu to Tibet train isn’t available and the only option is the overland drive.
Yes, a visa for Tibet which is called Tibet Travel Permit is required on top of a Chinese visa. Both can be obtained in Kathmandu via a travel agent. A valid visa for China is not the same as a Tibet Travel Permit. Those with a Chinese tourist visa will still need to apply for a Tibet travel permit.
Unfortunately, you can’t and as per the Chinese government’s strict policy, one can’t get visas by themselves and travel individually.
It can take about a week and in urgent cases, it will take three days but you need to pay extra to process the permit urgently.
Yes, you will still need a Tibet permit to enter via China and we can process that. Just let us know your exact travel date a week before your tour departure and we shall process with the Tibet travel permit.
You need to send a copy of your passport details then we shall apply for a Tibet travel permit. You need to arrive in Kathmandu at least 2 or 3 days before your travel date when your original passport and passport photos are required to issue the Tibet travel permit from the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu.
It’s good to have travel insurance to Tibet since Tibet is located at a higher altitude with an average of 3,000 m to 4,000 meters. So, it’s safe to have medical insurance where altitude sickness can occur.
No, you must use an authorized travel company to take care of your visa and permit including arranging the entire tour.
The best time of year to visit Tibet is from May to October. It will be summer during this time when sunshine melts the snow and high passes are opened up. Visiting in spring will give you green vegetation and in spring beautiful wildflower carpets. June to August is the monsoon season so quite not a good time to travel.
Yes, and it will be a trained native Tibetan guide who shall lead your tour and take you to all the sightseeing places giving you all the interesting information.
There are some good hotels in Tibet China from standard and tourist classes. You can find luxury hotels in the city of Lhasa too but outside Lhasa, it will be basic standard accommodations but with good rooms and better facilities.
Yes, there are choices of 5-star hotels in Tibet but are located in Lhasa City only.
The currency used in Tibet is the Chinese Remimbian Yuan. US$1 is equivalent to 6 to 8 Yuan which can differ slightly as per daily rates. Credit cards can also be used in many big stores, and hotels or you can take out local currency through ATMs located in cities and towns.
Tibet is located at a higher altitude so altitude sickness Tibet travel can occur; if not you can also feel a slight headache due to high altitude. By overland drive, you slowly drive from low to high altitude adapting to the altitude gained. If you are directly flying to Lhasa then you are suggested to rest at your hotel on your arrival day and start the tour the next day. Altitude sickness depends upon individuals so it’s not also confirmed that everyone will get it. Just drink enough water and rest.
You need to respect the culture and traditions while traveling in Buddhist countries when you are making a ‘kora’- circulating a temple, please walk in a clockwise direction. Take off your shoes, sunglasses, or hat while entering a monastery. Some monasteries are forbidden to enter and ask for permission before taking a photo of locals.
