After flying a long time to Nepal I am sure you dread another day of flying. However, this remarkable flight last only an hour while crossing the Himalayan range. As you may expect the striking mountain views surround you the entire time. Once you arrive at Gonggar airport, an easy two hour drive will take you to your final destination of the traditional Dhood Gu Hotel. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing and exploring some of the many sights in Lhasa.

On this second day morning we will take an easy visit to Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. We will also be given the opportunity to shop in Barkor, the crowded central market of Lhasa. In the afternoon we will visit is Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden roofs and whitewashed walls. This well preserved monastery is located just a few miles North of Lhasa and is home to several hundred monks. its famous debating activities are happening 3-4pm quite regularly every day, so remind our guide not to miss it.

A trip to Tibet would not be complete without experiencing the vital Potala Palace. This palace is Lhasa's cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern architecture. Your first site of this massive structure will be a magical moment remembered for years to come. It has been a palace since the fifth or sixth century and was once home to the Dalai Lama. This truly amazing day will ended with a visit to the Drepung Monastery. Once the world's largest monastery, housing 10,000 monks, Drepung monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city. Surprisingly much of the building was left untouched throughout so many hundred of years.

Lhasa to Zhi Gong Ti Monatery pasture (campground) near Jing Da Ge Village, Men Ba Township. We set off from Lahsa and reach Zhi Gong Ti Monastery. We will visit the monastery and experience its profundity. After leaving the monastery, we will travel through a wild area. We will walk along the valley near Jing Da Ge Village located to the east of Zhi Gong Ti Monastery, and through some groves of trees to finally reach the campground (the pasture near Jing Da Ge Village). This route formerly served as a passageway for pilgrims in ancient times.

We will experience some wild scenery while hiking through an area that is unpopulated. We will experience marvelous views of the north Tibetan plateau.

We will see wetlands and snow-capped mountains, as well as a site that used to function as a place for carrying out important religious rites. After a hike through a valley with steep cliffs on both sides, we will reach the De Zhong Hot Spring, our final destination.

Bathe yourself in the De Zhong Hot Spring to feel refreshed, and then return to Lhasa. Climate: sub-frigid zone; changeable weather. Degree of difficulty in terms of road conditions: intermediate and manageable.

Your driver and the car will transfer you to the airport or Lhasa train station, your Tibet tour ends.

Note: We have a professional trek leader with rich outdoor experience and the necessary equipment.