5 Days Lhasa Ganden Monastery and Drak Yerpa Tour
Tour Route: Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street - Sera Monastery - Drepung Monastery - Ganden Monastery - Drak Yerpa
Tour Feature
Visit Ganden Monastery and Drak Yerpa
Private Tour
TKC-P-04
Lhasa
Lhasa
Overview
5 days Lhasa City, Ganden Monastery and Drak Yerpa Tour is a side trip from the holy Lhasa city. You will have a visit to Lhasa landmarks and Ganden Monastery which is one of the“Great Three Gelugpa monasteries of Tibet”, founded by the Great Tsongkhapa in 1409. The tour highlight is trekking up to the Drak Yerpa and do meditation in the sacred caves.
Ganden and Drak Yerpa tour is a short side monastery trip from Lhasa. It is a good choice for travelers of all ages, a family or budget who are interested in Tibetan Buddhism.
Tour Highlights
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Trek up to Drak YerpaYou’ll enjoy a leisurely trek up to Drak Yerpa, where you can meditate in the sacred caves and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of this ancient retreat.
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See Great Three Gelugpa Monasteries in TibetYou will visit Tibet’s Great Three Gelugpa Monasteries - Ganden, Drepung, and Sera, where you can explore their rich history, grand architecture, and vibrant monastic traditions.
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Visit Potala PalaceYou will explore the historic Potala Palace, the traditional home of the Dalai Lama, and admire its majestic architecture and deep spiritual significance.
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Explore Jokhang TempleYou will pay a spiritual visit to holy monasteries like Jokhang, immersing yourself in their sacred atmosphere and centuries-old traditions.
Daily Itinerary
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Inclusion
1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.).
2. Accommodation: all hotels or guestrooms listed in the itinerary.
3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary.
4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide.
5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver.
6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel.
7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance.
8. Drinking water provided during the trip.
9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use.
10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver.
11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Exclusion
1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.
Travel Tips
Things to Know Before You Book
1. Travelers heading to Tibet should maintain a moderate level of physical fitness. Those with severe hypertension, heart conditions, asthma, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, or an active cold are advised to avoid traveling to Tibet due to potential health risks.
2. Make your booking at least 20 days in advance to ensure the tour operator has sufficient time to process and deliver your Tibet Travel Permit. Typically, the Tibet Tourism Bureau takes about 8–9 days to issue the permit, followed by an additional 3–4 days for delivery to your address within Chinese Mainland.
3. Train or flight tickets to Tibet are not included in our tour package. However, if you book the tour with us, we can assist you in securing your tickets. Train tickets to Lhasa are generally released 15 days before departure. During peak travel periods - such as June to mid-October, the Chinese Spring Festival, and other major public holiday - tickets may be issued only 1-9 days before departure.
4. Prices are based on double occupancy. Solo travelers wishing to have a private room will need to pay an additional single-room supplement. Please contact our travel consultants for detailed pricing information.
5. Your airport or train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa must be arranged by the tour agency, as foreign visitors are not permitted to travel independently in Tibet.
Things to Know After You Book
1. Please provide photocopies of your passport and China L visa at least 15 days before your travel date to ensure sufficient time for processing your Tibet Travel Permit. If you hold a different type of Chinese visa, please contact your travel consultant.
2. It is recommended to carry enough cash for your entire trip. In Lhasa, you can withdraw money using a foreign bank card or exchange foreign currency for Chinese Renminbi (RMB/CNY).
3. Travel insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn) and covers only accident risks within China. We recommend that travelers purchase additional insurance independently for broader protection.
4. Altitude sickness is common on the plateau, with typical symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, and headaches. These reactions usually subside within two days. It’s advisable to consult your doctor before the trip and bring appropriate medication, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and nutritional supplements.
5. During your stay in Tibet, please follow local laws and respect religious practices and customs. Do not photograph military sites or other politically sensitive locations. Avoid media interviews, collecting confidential information, displaying or shouting antisocial slogans, using drones, or entering areas outside the approved itinerary.
6. Items such as knives, antiques, animal skulls, and similar souvenirs are prohibited from being taken out of China by customs. Please avoid purchasing these types of items.
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