Timed to coincide with Losar, the Tibetan New Year, this 7-day tour offers a rare opportunity to witness Lhasa's most significant annual celebration, combined with the city's major monasteries and temples.
The Tibet Losar Festival Tour is a 7-day trip in Lhasa, Tibet, rated easy, altitude is the main factor difficulty, reaching a maximum elevation of Lhasa, 3,656m (11,995 ft). The best time to do this trip is Timed to the Tibetan Losar New Year, typically February or March. The package includes group sizes of 1-12 people, hotel in lhasa accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily.
| Country | Lhasa, Tibet |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy, altitude is the main factor |
| Max Elevation | Lhasa, 3,656m (11,995 ft) |
| Duration | 7 |
| Best Time | Timed to the Tibetan Losar New Year, typically February or March |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner included daily |
| Accommodation | Hotel in Lhasa |
| Group Size | 1-12 people |
When does Losar take place?
Losar, the Tibetan New Year, is the most significant annual celebration in the Tibetan calendar, marked by family gatherings, special monastery ceremonies, and traditional customs throughout Lhasa. This 7-day tour is specifically timed to coincide with Losar, typically falling in February or March, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness this deeply significant cultural celebration alongside Lhasa's standard major sites.
Few opportunities exist to witness Tibetan New Year celebrations firsthand, and this tour offers genuine access to a cultural tradition rarely experienced by visitors travelling outside this specific seasonal window.
This tour suits travellers able to schedule their trip around the Losar festival dates, which shift each year according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, requiring flexibility and advance planning.
| Tour | Duration | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Losar Festival Tour | 7 days | Fixed to Losar dates, February or March |
| Standard Lhasa Cultural Tour | 5 days | Flexible, year-round |
The Losar Festival Tour requires booking around a specific annual date but rewards visitors with a genuine cultural celebration unavailable on standard-dated itineraries.
View Himalaya's Tibet Losar Festival Tour starts from USD 1,590 per person, including Tibet Travel Permits, hotel accommodation, and guide, with pricing subject to festival-season demand. Contact View Himalaya for current rates and to confirm the upcoming Losar dates.
Since Losar dates shift annually according to the Tibetan lunar calendar, and accommodation in Lhasa becomes scarce during this period, booking at least several months in advance is strongly recommended.
A trip we will be talking about for years. The support crew were fantastic throughout, always checking in on us. A particular highlight for us was special monastery ceremonies and family celebrations during the festival period. Booking through View Himalaya made all the logistics completely stress-free.
One of the best trips we've ever taken. Having such an experienced guide made a huge difference, especially at altitude. A particular highlight for us was advance booking required given the festival's popularity and limited accommodation availability. We'd book with View Himalaya again without hesitation.