Lhasa’s great monasteries and Tibet’s sacred sky lake
Overview
A slower, spiritual trip focused on Lhasa’s monasteries and pilgrim circuits, with a trip to Namtso, a vast turquoise lake at 4,718 m below the Nyenchen Tanglha range.
Four days in and around Lhasa: the Potala, Jokhang, Drepung, Sera and the Ganden kora. Drive over the Largen La (5,190 m) to Namtso, stay nearby in Damxung, then return to Lhasa via the Yangpachen hot springs.
Travellers who want Tibet without long road days. Walking is light, but the lake and pass are high, so good health is needed.
Why book with us: A licensed Tibetan guide, unhurried days for acclimatisation and a Spanish-speaking tour leader on request.
5 to 7 hours a day with some steep sections. Suits active beginners.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Flight over the Himalaya to Lhasa and transfer to your hotel. Rest to acclimatise.
Visit the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and walk the Barkhor with the pilgrims.
Drepung in the morning and the monk debates at Sera in the afternoon.
Drive to Ganden and walk its ridge-top pilgrim circuit with views over the Kyichu valley. 2–3 hours walking.
Cross the Largen La (5,190 m) to the shore of Namtso and walk to Tashi Dor peninsula, then stay in nearby Damxung. 5–6 hours.
Drive back across the grasslands, stopping at the Yangpachen hot springs. 4–5 hours.
Visit the Norbulingka summer palace, then a free afternoon in the old town.
Transfer to Lhasa airport and fly to Kathmandu or onward.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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