Transfer to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa on China Southwest Airlines. This one hour Trans Himalayan Flight will give you an opportunity to have an aerial view of Mt. Everest and Other Himalayan peaks (weather permitting) Arrival at Ganggor airport around 13.30 hrs local time. After clearing immigration and customs it will be a two hour drive to cover the 93 km. Lhasa which is situated at an altitude of 3650 m. Upon arrival we check in at the hotel.

We start our sight seeing with a visit to one of Tibet's most important and biggest monasteries, Drepung. Beautifully placed on a mountain slope 12 km, outside Lhasa. After returning to the city for lunch, we will go to Norbulinkha, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Surrounded by a lush green garden, it's a favorite place for Tibetan people to celebrate their festivals. In the afternoon, we visit the Jokhang temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. The walk around it is called the Barkhor and a must for all pilgrims, it is also a famous bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts and antiques.

In the morning visit the Potala Palace, one of the wonders in the world and one of the marvels of Tibet. This huge structure is the former home of Dalai Lama and a sight you will definitely not forget. In the after noon we visit Sera Monastery, 5 Km outside Lhasa where we can watch the monks debating. They do this in a very special way by making all kinds of gestures with their hands and arms.

This DAY free to relax or to explore the small alleys in the old Tibetan part of Lhasa.

Already the end of our tour and we have to get up early for our transfer to Goggar airport to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. We arrive around 9 0' clock in the morning because of the 2 hrs and 15 minutes time difference with Tibet, Of course we enjoy the spectacular views again while we fly over Himalayan range.