Lhasa Debating in Sera Monastery Potala Palace Holy Johkang Temple Local Folk Activities Drepung Monastery Traditional Tibetan Cuisine Comfortable Transportation Arrangements High-altitude Travel Safety Assurance

• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama • Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet • Sera Monastery: One of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate. • Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.

• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet• Barkhor street: This street surrounds the Johkang Temple and is filled with pilgrims and wide range of souvenirs.• Ganden Monastery: one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa monasteries of Tibet• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.• Sera Monastery: Another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.

Starting from Lhasa,the exploration begins with the city's sacred landmarks, including the iconic Potala Palace and the revered Jokhang Temple.  Visits to the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery provide deeper insights into Tibetan Buddhism and the daily lives of Tibetan monks, offering a glimpse into their study and monastery existence. What sets our Yamdrok Lake tour apart is the opportunity to view the lake from four distinct platforms, capturing a panoramic perspective of this sacred waterbody. 

• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet• Barkhor street: This street surrounds the Johkang Temple and is filled with pilgrims and wide range of souvenirs.• Yamdrok Lake• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.• Sera Monastery: Another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.

Lhasa Debating in Sera Monastery Potala Palace Local folklore events and local markets Visit a Local Family by the Shore of Yamdrok Lake Tashilunpo Monastery Gyantse Barley Farmland

• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet• Sera Monastery: One of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.• Yamdrok-tso: A sacred lake with stunning blue water on a almost desert mountain background.• Tashilunpo monastery:  The seat of the Panchen Lama.

We will visit the two largest cities and the most beautiful lake in Tibet together with you – Lhasa, Shigatse, and Lake Namtso, allowing you to experience the vibrant culture of Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse, as well as the vast heavenly lake of Tibet. In Lhasa, you will explore the magnificent Potala Palace and lively temples. In Gyantse, you will admire the splendid nature at the serene Yamdrok Lake and witness the extraordinary power of nature at the Karola Glacier. In Shigatse, you will visit the majestic Tashilhunpo Monastery and explore the local markets. At Lake Namtso, you will truly experience the breathtaking beauty of the Tibetan plateau.

• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet• Barkhor street: This street surrounds the Johkang Temple and is filled with pilgrims and wide range of souvenirs.• Samye monastery• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.• Sera Monastery: Another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.

This 8-day tour from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp is an adventure of a lifetime.  Exploring the majestic Potala Palace, you’ll delve into the lives of modern Tibetan monks at the largest monasteries in Tibet Enjoying a serene lakeside stroll with their flocks of sheep. Witnessing the sunset and sunrise over Everest