Trip To Central Tibet

Tibet has captured the minds and imaginations of travelers and adventurers for hundreds of years.
Central Tibet is additionally a part of the Autonomous region of Sitsang (TAR), China. It occupies 1/4 of
Tibetan land. It is the foremost popular and center of all cultural and spiritual activities. All major cities
and cities are situated in central Tibet. Center Tibet tour takes you to the region of Sitsangan highland
and explores the cultural and historical landmarks of the most important cities in central Tibet, Tsedang,
Syame, Gyantse, Shigatse and of course Lhasa.

If you're curious about ancient Sitsangan history and culture then center Tibet tour is for you because
the visit to ancient cultural sites of central Tibet enhances the expertise of healthy architecture and
cultural heritage sites justifying rich cultural wealth of Tibet. The sheer grandeur of Potala Palace, the
active Barkhor market, Drepung monastery, the biggest monastery in Sitsang, and Jokhang Temple,the
foremost sacred and also the oldest temple in Sitsang are the main cultural and historical landmarks to
go to in Lhasa in central Tibet tour. Centers Tibet tour begin from the recent Tibetan capital Lhasa you'll
be driven to Gyantse and Shigatse, the 2 most significant cities after Lhasa. As you're driven along the
central Tibetan upland, you'll get to visualize the previous forts and stronghold of the Tibetan kings, nice
monasteries with histories as recent as Sitsang, caves painted with lovely murals that were used as
retreats by Buddhist monks and also the hardy Tibetans whose religion and belief in Buddhism is woven
into their lifestyle. Scenic vistas just like the one at the Yamdrok-Tso Lake and also the snowy summit of
Nazin Kang SA (7252m) are going to be a treat for eyes. In Lhasa, you'll get to visit the imposing Potala
Palace, the luxurious Norbulingka (summer retreat of Dalai Lama), the glorious Sera monastery, the holy
Jokhang Temple and also the busy Barkhor square, the nerve center of Lhasa. If you really want to Visit
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Attractions:
1. Potala Palace, Norbulingkha Palace, Jorkhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Moanstery, Barkhor
Street in Lhasa.
2. Spectacular drive across Kambala and Karola passes and along the shores of Yamdrok Tso Lake.
3. Gyantse Kumbum and Pelkore Chode Monastery.
4. Shalu Monastery and Tashilunbo Monastery in Shigatse.
5. Tradruk Temple, Yambulakhang Palace, and ancient Samye Monastery.
6. Opportunity to visit local schools and orphanage.
7. Meet the local Tibetan families.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Lhasa

You will fly from Kathmandu to Gonggar airport, Lhasa. The flight takes about one hour & ten minutes to
reach Lhasa. This can be most likely the foremost stunning flight within the World. Whereas flying to
Lhasa you'll be able to see 5 tallest mountains and everyone are tallest then 8000m.

Those mountains are Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8188m), Mt. Makalu
(8485m) and Mt. Kangchenjunga (8586m). Then Our Tibetan guide will meet you at the airport and
transfer to Tsedang. Afternoon, you'll visit Thandruk monastery. Thandruk monastery maybe is that the
oldest monastery in Tibet. It is located on the jammed wayside of the main town.

Day 2: Visit Samye monastery & the Village of King

Visit Yambulakhang (the 1st Palace of Tibet) and a few massive Tombs of Tibetan King. These tombs are
nearly 1300 years previous. 9 tombs are visible currently as well as the grave of King Songtsen Gampo.

After lunch, drive to Samye valley. On the way visit Mindoling monastery. Mindoling monastery is found
east of the Dranang stream of the Dranang stream county. The monastery was designed at the top of
the tenth century and restored and adjusted its name in 1677. This can be one of the 3 biggest
monasteries of Nyingmapa sect.

After visiting Mindoling monastery, you'll visit Samye monastery. Samye was the first monastery in
Tibet, designed by King Trisong Detsen. The monastery place the inspiration of Buddhist faith in Tibet.
The monastery is unambiguously designed architectural showpiece of Tibet.
Day 3: Drive, Samye to Gyantse (3950 m.)
Immediately once leaving Samye, we've to drive through an extended tunnel that goes below the range
of mountains between Samye and Lhasa valley.

The main road then climbs steeply to the Kamba La with its glorious views of the turquoise lake
Yamdruk Tso. Continue to Gyantse to the Kumbum, Palkor Chode monastery and fort.
Day 4: Drive, Gyantse to Shigatse (3900 m.)
An hour drive from Gyantse will take you to Shigatse, the town of Tashilumpo monastery. En route,you'll
visit Shalu monastery that is eight kilometers off the main Highway. Shalu monastery was inbuilt one
thousand AD. The monastery has special vogue|style of architecture|type of architecture|art form}
combining Han dynasty with Tibetan and Nepali style.

Afternoon visits Tashilungmpu monastery. The Tashilungpu monastery was inbuilt 1447 AD that is
known as one of the six major Monasteries of Gelukpa Sect. this is the biggest monastery in Tsang area
with a complete area of 3,00,000 sq. meters. The highlight of the monastery is that the gilt sculpture of
Maitreya Buddha made from copper with 22.4 meters high. It is thought of to be the very best sculpture
within the World. Tashilungpu monastery is that the seat of Panchen Lama.
Day 5: Drive, Shigatse to Lhasa (3650 m.)

Day 6: sightseeing of Jokhang Temple, Sera monastery and Barkhor Market.

You will visit the Jokhang Temple. This is the holiest shrine of Tibet and homes a golden statue of
Buddha, that was dropped at Tibet by the Chinese princess "Wen Chen".

You then stop off at Barkhor Market outside the Jokhang monastery. This is an active marketplace and
is, generally, the place to shop for souvenirs and meet different tourists.

Day 7: sightseeing of Potala Palace & Drepung monastery

First, you'll visit the Potala Palace of the Dalai Lama, a treasure of Tibetan culture was, until 1965 the
seat of both faith and politics in Tibet and quite probably, the singularly most significant building in all
Tibet. It had been built in the seventh century by Songtsen Gompa as a fort and later modernized by the
fifth Dalai Lama within the seventeenth century to its gift stipulation. Your next stop is going to be
Norbulingkha the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, that was designed, within the eighteenth century.

Next, you'll visit the Drepung monastery. This can be the biggest monastery in the world and once
housed 10,000 monks and nuns. It absolutely was built in 1419 and also the second, third and fourth
Dalai Lamas lived and were entombed here.

Day 8: Drive to airport for flight to Kathmandu