AM: Visit Potala Palace. It is one of the most famous Tibetan architectural works and dominantly stands on the top of the Red Hill in Lhasa. The term Potala is a Sanskrit term. In the 7th century and was built for the meditational purpose. Actually, it was the Dalai Lama’s winter palace. Its white part used to be for the administrative purpose and the red part for the religious purpose. PM: Visit Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar Jokhang Temple is the central Buddhist cathedral in the downtown bazaar of Barkhor. It dates back to the mid-7th century. It has a four floors with splendid golden roofs. It has a combination of architecture of Tang Dynasty & Nepalese pagoda temples. Barkhor Bazaar: It is a bazaar complex just outside and around Jokhang Temple. It is the main Tibetan bazaar which has been able to sustain Tibetan culture & heritage until today. This bazaar is good for shopping and eating out and also mixing with the local Tibetan people.

AM: Visit Drepung Monastery. It is situated 5 km away to the western suburb of Lhasa city at the foot of Mt Ganpoi Uze. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choje, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelugpa sect in Tibet. One time, the biggest monastery with 10,000 monks occupies 250,000 square meter. It maintains plentiful of historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts. PM: Visit Sera Monastery. Sera is one of the Gelugpa’s six great monasteries in Tibet. It dates back to 1419. The complex occupies a site of nearly 12 hectre. Sera, like Ganden & Drepung, was a vital center of religious activity that drew students from the far corners of Tibet. In its heyday, it boasted over 5000 monks and novices. In fact, Sera is one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet. The debating monks are the worth seeing sight organized everyday in the afternoon in the garden of Sera Monastery.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport (45 min) and fly back to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.