Explore Tibet Tour

Yet another amazing tour to one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world - Tibet otherwise known as the ‘’forbidden land’’. This trip takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey that will leave a deep impression on you. This trip is an absolute opportunity to explore the unique culture and simply soak in the beauty. You will witness the untamed beauty and pure spirituality while you walk on the streets of Lhasa and visit the iconic monasteries. The beautiful place is bounded by the Himalayas with unique geography that will surprise you for sure. This tour allows you to explore its untouched and isolated beauty and culture. Tibet, Lhasa is known as the spiritual hub for Tibetan Buddhism and here you can learn and experience things in depth.

Tibet welcomes everyone from around the world with warm hospitality and never-ending peace. People visit Tibet for various reasons some visit for tranquility and spiritual awakening and others to explore the breathtaking beauty that this place holds. Most people visit Tibet for spiritual and religious purposes as it is known as the holy land. From the highest palace to the holiest mountain Tibet has it all. Trips like Kailash Mansarovar and Everest (north) base camp are quite popular in Tibet. Tibet is an isolated place with little exposure to the world meaning you will get to see the authentic and ancient beauties till this date. Most of the religious sites are decorated with vibrant prayer flags and a strong smell of divine traditional incense that marks its territory perfectly. The massive structures might intimate one while claiming the other with their charm. People doing their rituals (Kora) and other traditional rituals are parts of Tibet that reflect its dominant religion and local belief system.

Lhasa which is anciently known as the city of golden roofs boasts shiny pinnacles over their holy monasteries and temples that sparkle in the daylight. You will explore some of the wonderful attractions that include iconic monasteries, temples, and landscapes. Visiting the sites and seeing the place will make you understand and notice the ancient beauty engraved within the monuments. Besides the artificial monuments, you will also visit the gorgeous lakes and high passes to get a panoramic view of the place. The view will leave you speechless, the picturesque place looks like it's out of this world. Explore Tibet for lifetime memories and a unique travel experience.

Attractions of the tour:

Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most iconic cities in the world with extraordinary landmarks and dominant Tibetan Buddhism roots. Tibet is known as the hidden kingdom as it is behind the majestic Mount Everest - The highest mountain on Earth. Tibet is rich in cultural and natural resources from breathtaking landmarks to jaw-dropping landscapes, you will witness the beauty of Tibet. Besides the architectural beauty, you will also witness the daily lifestyle of the natives while your visit to Tibet, Lhasa. Roaming around streets witnessing the peace and experiencing ancient beauty up close creates amazing memories and a lifetime travel experience.

Potala Palace - Iconic Winter Palace of Dalai Lama.

Potala Palace locally known as the winter palace as it is the residence of his holiness Dalai Lama. Potala Palace is the highest elevated palace in the world with majestic architecture. Potala Palace stands strong at and elevation of 3,700m with the dominant religious beacon. The structure is one of the sacred places in Tibet for Tibetan Buddhists all over the world. The portal palace resembles a large walled fortress with its dominant structure that outshines everything around it. The base of the palace is filled with tranquility and the strong smell of incense offered by its devotees. The palace is divided into two parts which are divided into two part red and white. The white part of the palace is used as Dalai Lama’s residence and the red part is used as the Buddhist administrative part where monks learn the Tibetan Buddhist doctrines and practice teachings. The entire architecture combines around 1000 rooms where there are tombs of all 8 Dalai Lamas, numerous shrines, thousands of hand-painted sacred scrolls, murals, and sculptures covered in precious jewels.

Jokhang Temple - The House of Buddha.

Jokhang, which simply translates to the house of Budhha in Tibetan language is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Tibetan Buddhism. It is considered the spiritual heart of Tibet as it houses the precious statue of Buddha from Sakyamuni Buddha. The Jokhang temple was built by Tubo King Srongtsen Gampo in 652 to marry the Nepali princess. He married Princess Bhirkuti now also known as the green Tara in Tibetan iconography. The princess brought several statues of Buddha from the time when as dowry which today sit inside the temple. The architecture of this temple is a bit more unique than other monuments which are inspired by Nepal and Indian architecture. Inside the temple is the precious statue brought by the hr princess covered in a traditional robe and priceless antique jewelry. Outside the temple, you will see devotees doing rituals and Kora which represents the strong belief system of the Tibetan Buddhists.

Barkhor Street - The Holy Path.

Barkhor Street or ‘’Barkhor pathway’’ Khor - meaning related to circumambulation in the Tibetan language. The divine road is located around the Jokhang temple. Barkhor Street is the path surrounding the sacred Jokhang temple. The street is one of the most popular attractions in Lhasa as it is surrounded by local restaurants, cafes, exotic handmade items shops, and street vendors. The road is packed with tourists and locals making it lively and exciting. The street is filled with divine incense smell and hardcore devotees doing their Kora. Tibetan Buddhists are very serious regarding their fate and religion and you can see by the way they commit to it. They lay on the grond on their stomach and get up chanting mantras while repeating the whole process until the circumambulation is completed. This sight is common and you will get to see it almost in every temple and monastery. People walk in a clockwise direction as it is a ritual and do not overtake people as it is considered disrespectful. 

Drepung Monastery - The Great Three ‘’Gelug Gompas’’.

Drepung translates to ‘’rice heap’’ in the Tibetan language and is one of the great three Gelug monasteries (Tibetan Buddhist University). It is called the rice heap as people believe it looks like a heap of rice on the hill from a distance. This monastery has a name and another one is Nalanda of Tibet and which means giver of knowledge. It is the biggest monastery in Tibet and the massive monasteries compose of unique architecture and spectacular parts. It is also the formal palace of the Dalai Lama before the construction of the Potala Palace was completed. Drepung is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries and inside the monastery, there are four largest Drepung colleges. The great colleges are Dratsang, the largest of Drepung’s colleges, Drepung Gomang Dratsang, the second to Loseling College, and Drepung Deyang Dratsang, the smallest college. Drepung monastery also hosts one of the most prominent festivals - the Shoton festival also known as the grandest Buddha unfolding in Lhasa.

Sera Monastery - The Hail Monastery.

Sera Monastery is one of the most beloved monasteries by both tourists and locals. The word ‘’Sera’’ translates to wild roses and it is believed that the hill behind the monastery was covered in multicolor wild roses during the construction of the monastery. The Sera monastery is primarily known for its monk's debate as it is interesting and a unique thing to experience. You can see beautiful architecture and intricate Tibetan art style up close inside the temple. Sera Monastery captures your attention with its tranquil chanting and peaceful environment. Sera monastery is known for its fascinating debate among the monks.in the courtyard of the monastery you will see monks impairs one sitting and another standing one sitting answers the questions asked by the monk standing. They speak in their native language, about the Tibetan Buddhist doctrines. You might not understand what exactly they are saying but you can know who is losing the debate and here's how: if the standing monk claps the hand then you know it’s a crack/wrong answer. They repeat until the evening and call it a day the debate time is 3 PM-4 PM every day except for Sundays.

Yamdrok Tso - The Jade Lake of Tibet.

Yamdrok Tso (Lake) is one of the holy lakes in Tibet which is one of the most beautiful landscapes. The lake is located on the south bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River on the way to Shigatse. The Yamdrok is known as the Jade Lake for its enchanting turquoise color. It is the sacred lake also being the most beautiful one. This wonderful lake is a perfect place to visit for those that admire the breathtaking beauty of Tibet’s natural landscape away from the hustling and bustling city area. The lake is surrounded by a landscape of mountains and plains that perfectly frames the lake for gorgeous photos, including snow-capped mountains, Himalaya glaciers, and numerous small islands around the lake.  You will drive through a high pass called Gampala Pass at an altitude of 4,790m above sea level. You will get a stunning view of the entire lake along with the surrounding landscapes from the Pass. you can get close to the lake and take pictures with animals such as yaks and Tibetan massifs beautifully decorated by the locals for pictures however, keep in mind that taking pictures with these animals will charge you some money. 

Palcho Monastery - Lucky and Happy Monastery.

Palcho Monastery is located in Gyantse town of Shigatse in west Tibet and is also known as Palcho Monastery or the Shekar Gyantse, which is the main monastery in the village of Nyangchu River in Gyantse county. It is a large and complex structure of monastic structures composed of monasteries, fortresses, and temples. Palcho means lucky and happy in the Tibetan language. The Palcho monastery gains its popularity from its unique structure which is a combination of Han, Tibetan, and Nepali Buddhists. The significant reason for its high status in Tibetan Buddhism is that it houses three prominent sects of Tibetan Buddhism which are Gelug, Sakyapa, and Kadampa together. The Palcho monastery composes of a temple, monastery, and fortress. The most astounding monastery is a symbol of Gyantse i.e. the Bodui Dagoba (Tibetan name Pelkhor Choede) popularly known as ‘’Kumbum’’. Kumbum is the 3-D representation of Mandala which is very different than any religious structure you will find in Tibet. Inside the monastery, there are ancient statues, murals, and carvings that represent the high-standard art and teachings and doctrines in the form of art. Besides the architectural and religious beauty, you will get to see the semi-arid landscape with snow-capped mountains from the location.

Tashilhunpo Monastery - The Heap of Glory.

Tashilihunpo monastery which is locally known as the Heap of Glory is situated in Nyiseri mountain in the west of Shigatse city built in 1447 by Gedun Drupa, the first Dalai Lama. Tashilihunpo monastery largest monastery in the Tsang area which is also the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lama, Tibet’s second-highest incarnation. It is also one of the great six Gelugpa monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism. Another five are Derpung, Sera, Ganden, Kumbum, and Labrang monasteries.  The monastery attracts lots of tourists as it has a very unique architectural structure that includes Caqen Hall, Chapel of Jampa, four great Dratsangs, 56 sutra halls, and 64 Kamcuns with a spectacular view of the landscape. Pilgrims pay homage by going around the site in a clockwise direction which is called Kora, you can participate in it as well.