D1.Lhasa by air
Lhasa Jardin Secret Hotel (5 star) (L/D)
Taking morning flight into Tibet, upon your arrival, local guide will meet you and transfer you to Lhasa. On the way, you can enjoy the heart -- beating highland view along the Yalu Zangbu river (the longest river in Tibet, the lower reach in India is called Brham Putra river); in the afternoon, relaxed to get used to high altitude.
D2.Lhasa (B/L/D)
In the morning, visit the Potala Palace.In the afternoon, Explore the Drepung Monastery, which is the biggest monastery in Tibet. And visit the artisan workshops at the Dropenling Handicraft Development Center.
D3.Lhasa (B/L/D)
Visit Jokhang Temple and Tibet Museum then meet a Tibetan medical expert at a Tibetan hospital; visit a local Tibetan furniture craftsman.
D4.Hiking nearby Lhasa (B/L/D)
Explore the Pabongka Monastery; hike up to Tashi Choling Hermitage; continue to hike, visiting the Sera Tse Hermitage along the way, to Dode Valley; energy permitting, walk downhill to a nunnery; explore the Sera Monastery; print your own sutra text; visit the famous debate courtyard; converse with a local Tibetan family over a cup of yak tea; overnight in Lhasa.
D5.Lhasa/Yamdok Tso lake/Shigatse Shigatse Hotel (3 Star local best) (B/L/D)
Early departure from Lhasa, drive to Lake Yamdrok Tso. Enjoy a picnic lunch at holy Yamdrok Tso Lake; visit the Shigatse local market andfree time to walk around the ancient city.
D6. Hike and Camp on the Grasslands
Camp (B/L/D)
limb to Chack-La Pass; visit local Tibetan family; hike to Ngor village; camp under the stars on the Tibetan grasslands.
D7. Shigatse/Lhasa (B/L/D)
Return to Shigatse to visit the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery,drive back to Lhasa. overnight in Lhasa.
D8. Lhasa/Tsedang (B/L/D)
Yulong Holiday Grand Hotel(local best)
Visit Tsedang town; time permitting, visit the Buddhas at Yumbu Lagan and explore Changzhu Monastery; overnight in Tsedang.
D9.Tsedang/Lhasa
Visit Samye Monastery; drive to Lhasa; walk the pilgrimage route on Barkhor Street; and explore the street market there and overnight in Lhasa.