We begin our tour by exploring Yarlung Tsangpo Valley,
the cradle of Tibetan civilization. It is here as per legend
the ogress & the monkey mated & the Tibetan race
began. The whole region is culturally & historically
very rich & boast of early historical monuments such
as the Samye Monastery, the first monastic institution built
in early 7th century.
Yumbulakhang, the first palace built for a Tibetan king;
Samye Chimpu, a cave complex & once a retreat for Guru
Rinpoche. We continue to Lhasa visiting Mindroling Monastery
en route.
Lhasa, the forbidden city is the heart & soul of Tibet
for centuries & is still a city of wonders. The majestic
Potala palace dominates the Lhasa skyline & is the residence
of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang, the central cathedral is the
spiritual heart of Lhasa & is its most sacred temple.
Encircling the Jokhang Temple is the bustling & fascinating
Barkhor market & the devotional pilgrim circumambulation
circuit. Other attractions include visits to Sera &
Drepung Monastery, Tibet's great monastic universities &
Norbulinka, the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.
| Day to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrive
Lhasa. Transfer to Tsedang. Check into hotel.
Walking tour of Tibetan part of the town. |
| Day 02 |
Explore
Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, the cradle of Tibetan civilization
– visit Samye
Monastery & Yumbulakhang. |
| Day
03 |
Drive to
Lhasa. En route visit Mindroling Monastery. Check into
hotel.
Visit Jokhang Temple & the Barkhor Market. |
| Day 04 |
Guided sightseeing
tour Potala, the Winter palace of the Dalai Lame &
Drepung & Nechung Monastery. |
| Day 05 |
AM- Guided
sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery & Ramoche Tsuglakhang.
|
| Day 06 |
After early
morning breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight
to Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing. |
