Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lhasa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lhasa

With a population of 118,721, Lhasa is the largest city in Tibet, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lhasa has to offer.

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When to visit Lhasa

Lhasa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2935
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lhasa in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2935
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lhasa in June, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lhasa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lhasa

Plane

When flying to Lhasa, you’ll arrive at Lhasa (LXA), which is located 44 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lhasa from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 25h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Lhasa, you’ll arrive at Lhasa (LXA), which is located 44 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lhasa from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 25h 05m.

Airports near Lhasa

LXALhasa

Airlines serving Lhasa

Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
China Southern
Good (180 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (51 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Himalaya Airlines
China West Air
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (38 reviews)
Chengdu Airlines
Tibet Airlines
Lucky Air
China Express Airlines
Chongqing Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lhasa

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,591 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,603 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lhasa

Most booked hotels in Lhasa

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Shangri-La Lhasa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,475+
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The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,234+
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Tibet Minshan Hotel (Lhasa Potala Palace Branch)
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 3,891+
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Intercontinental Hotels Lhasa Paradise By IHG
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 7,497+
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Minshan Xizang National Hotel
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 2,942+
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Hiring a car in Lhasa

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Lhasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Lhasa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.