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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lhasa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Lhasa
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.
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 16h 05m.
Train
The train station in Lhasa is called Lhasa Lhasa Railway Station, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Lhasa
Airlines serving Lhasa
Where to stay in Lhasa
Average rates range from around ₹ 3,294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,929 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lhasa
Most booked hotels in Lhasa
Hiring a car in Lhasa
Expect to pay ₹ 109 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 ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748.