Day 01: Xining - Lhasa
Today we have a full day tour to Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Si) of Gelukpa-sect, which was built in 1560 in Huangzhong county and also one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. Tsong Khapa, the founder of the Lamaistic "Yellow Hat Sect", was born here. In the afternoon drive back to Xining.

Later afternoon you will be transferred to the railway station to board on night train for your journey to Lhasa.

The Cabins are pressurized and double glazed for the comfort of the passengers as it ascends into the high altitude of Tibet.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 02: In Lhasa
Today you traverse the highest train pass in the world at over 5000m. Enjoy the scenery of jagged mountain peaks caped in ice and the permanently frozen Tibetan Plateau.

Arriving late in Lhasa you are transported to your hotel.

In the morning you will take a guided tour to the immense Potala Palace built in the 7th century by the famous Tibetan king-Songtzen Gampo. The present one was built by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. It became known as the "Winter Palace" by the 1750, when the 7th Dalai Lama built the Norbulingka Park as his summer residence. After having a western-style lunch, you will visit Jokhang Temple, situated in the old section of Lhasa. King Songtzen Gampo built this temple in the mid-7th century A.D. Now it is the most sacred place in Tibet. Pilgrims come here to pay homage from all over Tibet. In the late afternoon, you will have a chance to stroll on Barkhor Street to mingle in the crowds and enjoy the market activity.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 03: In Lhasa
Full day sightseeing tour of the holy city Lhasa

 Visit Drepung Monastery. "Drepung" in Tibetan means "the hill of rice" because this white Monastery looks like a big hill of rice. This monastery occupies an area of 150,000 square meters with 7700 lamas and becomes the largest monastery in Asia. After enjoying a local Tibet-style lunch, you will visit Norbulingka Park. In 1752, the 7th Dalai Lama built the first palace here for successive Dalai Lamas to carry out their political and religious activities during the summer season. Today Norbulingka has become a public park for picnicking, relaxing and entertainment. Continue to visit Sera Monastery. Sera means 'Hailstone' in Tibetan, and legend tells that it hailed during the foundation of this famous monastery.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 04: Lhasa – Kathmandu
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Katmandu after reaching at Kathmandu airport board on connecting the fight for onward journey.