Lhasa Overview Tour – 7 Days

Lhasa, also known as the Forbidden City, is the center of Tibet. A former place of Dalai Lama and the highest official seat was once barred from the foreigners. Today, it is a popular tourist getaway in the entire Tibet. Situated above 3,000 meters, Lhasa and the surrounding places are entirely semi-arid. It includes almost every tourist destination inside the city, namely; Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Barkhar Market.

This tour is a complete 3 Days trip inside the Lhasa city. You get to explore every historical and religious destination. Witnessing the ethnic lifestyle and culture of the Tibetans can be quite an overwhelming experience for the foreigners. You fly into Lhasa via Kathmandu, where you can get a Visa/Permit to enter Tibet. The tour remains inside the Lhasa. After the completion of tour, you can fly out to Kathmandu and depart home.

The detailed exploration of Lhasa came from the adventurer Heinrich Harrer and his travelogue “7 Years in Tibet.” Heinrich, along with his friend, entered Lhasa in a disguise. He was later instated as the tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Potala Palace is the major tourist site in Lhasa. The most part of the complex is open for public viewing, except the residence, study hall and few other chambers. You should consider starting the Potala Palace tour early in the morning to avoid hassle during the day when the influx of tourists is  high.