Himalayan Express 9D/8N

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: LHASA

Upon arrival at Lhasa airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon wander amongst the pilgrims at the colourful Barkhor Markets and visit the Johkang Temple and the Sera Monastery. (B,L)

DAYS 2-3: LHASA

Explore the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’, the Potala Palace and visit Norbulingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. (B,L) Tomorrow visit the Drepung and Ganden monasteries.Enjoy an evening performance of traditional Tibetan dancing. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: LHASA TO GYANTSE

Leave Lhasa today and travel to the town of Gyantse where you will visit the Gyantse Kumbum, the largest shrine in Tibet. (B,L)

DAY 5: GYANTSE TO SHIGATSE

Continue to Shigatse and visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. (B,L)

DAY 6: SHIGATSE TO LHASA

Today you will return to Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake. (B,L)

DAY 7: LHASA TO XINING

Today you will board your overnight train to Xining. (B)

DAY 8: XINING TO XIAN

Upon arrival in Xining this morning, visit the Ta’er Temple before transferring to the railway station to board your overnight train to Xian. (L)

DAY 9: XIAN

Upon arrival at Xian railway station this morning your arrangements end.