Tibet Culture Tour

The main high-light of this tour are Tsedang and Samye from where the Tibetan civilization was flourished. Tsedang used to be the ancient capital of Tibet from here Tibetan Kings used to rule in their country. We visit Yongbulagong, the first Royal Palace of Tibet and Tombs of Tibetan Kings in Tsedang. Samye is some how 30 km far from Tseadng and it is one of the most important pilgrimages in Tibet. The main attraction of Samye is Mindoling Monastery which is one of the important monasteries of Nyingmapa (Red Hat Sect) sect of Buddhism. The monastery was founded in 1671 by Dieda Linba. The monastery has four main temples and all of them were vandalized in culture revolution, but now one of which houses a fine statue of Sakyamuni has re-built. The monastery is approximately mid-way between Zhanang and Samya ferry.

After Tsedang, we take you to Gyantse (the ancient trading hub of Tibet) and Shigatse, the second largest city of Tibet as well as the seat of Panchen Lama. From Shigatse, we drive to Lhasa where we make a two days sightseeing. In Lhasa, we visit Potala Palace, Norbulinkha Palace (the summer Palace of Dalai Lama), Jokhang temple, Barkhor Square, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastry and Tibetan Medical center.

This tour is feasible to join for both who are traveling in Tibet via Kathmandu and via mainland China. Travelers who are traveling via mainland China can join this trip any day as per their convenient but travelers who are traveling via Kathmandu can commence this either on Saturday of on Tuesday. It is because the Air China (the only Airline serves in this sector) operates its flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa two days in a week, they are Tuesday and Saturday.

Fly in / Fly Out
Mode of Transport : Land Cruiser
Maximum elevation : 3950 m.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 : Fly to Lhasa
Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Tsedang. Evening, sightseeing tour in Tsedang.

Day 02 : Tsedang – Samye tour
We visit Mindoling Monastery in Samye. Overnight in Samye.

Day 03 : Samye/Gyantse (3950 meters)
After crossing the Yarlung (Brahmaputra) river, the road climbs steeply to the Kamba - La with its magnificent views of the turquoise lake Yamdruk Tso. Continue to Gyantse to the Kumbum, Palkor Chode Monastery and fort.

Day 04 : Gyantse/Shigatse (3900 meters)
A short drive from Gyantse to visit theTashilumpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama and one of the most important monasteries in Tibet.

Day 05 : Shigatse/Lhasa (3650 meters)
Early morning, we set off for our return to Lhasa. Evening free on your own.

Day 06 : Lhasa sightseeing
Guided sightseeing - Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 07 : Lhasa sightseeing
Guided sightseeing - Drepung Monastery, Potala Palace and Norbulinkha Palace.

Day 08 : Transfer airport - fly out from Lhasa.

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