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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lhasa travel guide

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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lhasa has to offer.

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When to visit Lhasa

Lhasa in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1521
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lhasa in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1521
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 16h 25m.

Train

The train station in Lhasa is called Lhasa Lhasa Railway Station, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

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 25m.

Train

The train station in Lhasa is called Lhasa Lhasa Railway Station, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lhasa

LXALhasa

Airlines serving Lhasa

China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (15 reviews)
Himalaya Airlines
Lucky Air
China West Air
Tibet Airlines
Chengdu Airlines
China Express Airlines
Chongqing Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Good (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lhasa

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,634 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,859 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lhasa

Most booked hotels in Lhasa

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Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,579+
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Shangri-La Lhasa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,667+
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The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,859+
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Hiring a car in Lhasa

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,277 and ₹ 1,703.

Expect to pay ₹ 106 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 ₹ 1,277 and ₹ 1,703.

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