In Tsedang visit Samye the oldest Monasery in Tibet and the Yambu Lakhang, castle of the Tibetan Kings. At Shigatse visit the great Tashilungpo monastery and at Gyantse the multi-storied Kumbum Stupa. In Lhasa visit the famous Potala Palace and Norbulinkha summer palace, the great monastery of Drepung, the Jokhang Temple and walk through the bustling Barkor Bazaar. A choice of hotels are available in Lhasa and best hotels in other places. The most comprehensive tour to see all the power places of Tibet.
-Private tours are available on request.
-Minimum 2 Persons required for tour to go.
-Tours start with flight to Lhasa, from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing.
-Participants should arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days in advance.
Program Details:
Day 01:
Fly to LHASA from Kathmandu, Chengdu or Beijing. Drive to along the Tsangpo (3400m) valley to Tsedang. Rest of the day free for rest and acclimatization.
Hotel Overnight.
Day 02:
Guided tour of Samye, the oldest Monastery in Tibet that belongs to the Red Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. We also visit the Yambulakhang, the first castle built by the Tibetan Kings. Hotel Overnight.
Day 03:
We take the scenic drive via Yamdrok (Turquoise) Lake to the old Tibetan town of Gyantse (3950m). In Gyantse we visit the beautiful multistoried Kumbum Stupa and the Pelkor Chode Monastery. Hotel Overnight.
Day 04:
Drive to Shigatse (4900m) and en route visit the Shalu Monastery. At Shigatse visit the great Tashi Lungpo Monastery - seat of the Panchen Lama; the second highest-ranking leader of the Tibetan Buddhist religious order. There will also be a chance to visit the interesting Shigatse Market place. Hotel Overnight.
Day 05:
Today drive along the Tsangpo valley gorge to Lhasa (3650m) the capital city of Tibet. Hotel Overnight.
Day 06:
Today visit Tibets oldest and holiest Buddhist shrine - the Jokhang Temple, and the bustling Barkor market encircling the Jokhang. Later visit the Traditional Tibetan Hospital. Hotel overnight.
Day 07:
Full day tour of the gigantic Potala Palace - home to the Dalai Lamas of Tibet and the great Buddhist Monastery of Drepung. Evening free for individual activities. Hotel overnight.
Day 08:
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathamndu, Chengdu or Beijing.
