This short trip to Lhasa & Ganden monastery is one of those trips that is designed to give you a quick but, through experience to Tibet and Tibetan lifestyle. If you have time to only tease yourself with a little taste of Tibet, this trip will convince you to come back for more!
Day 01: Kathmandu / Gonggar Airport / Lhasa (3,650m).
Drive to airport and fly to Gonggar airport. After immigration formalities, drive one hour to Lhasa. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02/03: In Lhasa (Sightseeing tour).
Sightseeing tour around Lhasa, visit The Jokhang temple, Barkhor Market, Sera monastery, Drepung monastery and Potala palace. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Today you will take a day trip to Ganden monastery. This compact Monastery was once gutted by fire but the restoration is now complete. Drive back to Lhasa in the afternoon. Overnight in hotel.
Day 05: Lhasa / Gonggar Airport / Kathmandu.
Drive to Gonggar airport approx. 1 hour and fly back to Kathmandu.