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How much does a 4-day Lhasa, China trip cost?
For a couple flying from Delhi, a 4-day trip to Lhasa, China costs about ₹2,78,200 with a midrange hotel in December, or ₹1,39,100 per person. Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shenzhen.
This example includes these paid sights and activities from the list above: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery monk debates and Norbulingka summer palace. The planner opens with the same choices, so it shows the same total until you change something: the dates, travellers, hotel or sightseeing.
| Flights | ₹1,02,500 |
| Hotel | ₹12,700 |
| Food | ₹21,600 |
| Local transport and transfers | ₹96,400 |
| Activities | ₹9,700 |
| Visa and entry | ₹8,800 |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,200 |
| Buffer | ₹25,300 |
| Total for two | ₹2,78,200 |
Cost by hotel type
| Hostel (dorm bed in a hostel, street food, buses and trains) | ₹2,50,700 |
| Budget (hostels, 2-star, guesthouses) | ₹2,62,400 |
| Midrange (good 3-star or simple 4-star) | ₹2,78,200 |
| Premium (upscale 4-star, 5-star deals) | ₹3,06,000 |
| Luxury (5-star and resorts) | ₹3,74,100 |
Best time to visit Lhasa
The weather is most comfortable in April, May, September and October. Peak season is February, July, August and October, when prices are highest. January, November and December are off-peak and cheaper.
- Peak: Chinese New Year (January or February), summer holidays and Golden Week in early October
- Regular: Spring (March to June) and September
- Off-peak: November to January: cold in Beijing, few crowds
Visa for Indians
China tourist visa fee plus service charge; Lhasa also needs a Tibet Travel Permit, arranged with a licensed guide through a tour operator.
Things to do in Lhasa
- Potala Palace
- Jokhang Temple
- Sera Monastery monk debates
- Norbulingka summer palace
- Namtso Lake day trip
- Princess Wencheng Tibetan show
Planning more of China? See the China trip cost.
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