Tibet Winter Special Tour – Tibet winter tour – winter Tibet Tour
Tibet remained hidden from the outside world for quite a long time. Only a few years has lapsed since access has been granted to outsiders. To many, Tibet remains a mystical land. Tibet winter tour has been designed to give you an insight into Tibetan art, culture and history. Take Tibet winter tour and embark on a voyage of discovery, experience the real Tibet and the exotic Tibetan culture.
The most incredible sights of Tibet are all included in Tibet winter well-planned tour itinerary. As you are taken on a guided tour to the three important Tibetan cities, Lhasa, Shigatse and Gyantse, and the ancient temples, monasteries and villages, you get a chance to immerse yourself in Tibetan culture.
In Lhasa, you get to visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple, Norbulingka (the summer retreat of the Dalai Lama), Sera monastery and the busy Barkhor Square. You will be driven to Yarlung valley, the birthplace of Tibetan civilization, to see the majestic forts (dzongs) and citadels built by Tibetan kings. An excursion to Samye, Ganden, Mindroling ,Tashilhunpo and Tandruk monasteries will give you glimpse of the beautiful Tibetan art (murals, statues and thankas) and an insight into Tibetan theology. Walking along the banks of the blue and tranquil waters of the Namtso Lake (one of the three holy lakes in Tibet) will leave you spellbound. You will also be taken on an exploration to the sacred DrakYerpa caves where Padmasambhava meditated.
Trip length: 12 Days
Grade: Cultural tour
Starts in: Lhasa
Ends in: Lhasa
Accommodation: Hotel
Maximum altitude: 5250m
Day 01: Arrive Lhasa (3660m) & drive to Tsedang (3550m) - 183km
Day 02: In Tsedang – (Yarlung Valley, Tandruk monastery & Samye monastery )
Day 03: Drive from Tsedang to Lhasa via Mindroling - 200km –(Mindroling Monastery)
Day 04: Lhasa Sightseeing- (Sera Monastery, Norbulingka,Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Square)
Day 05: Lhasa Sightseeing- ( Drepung Monastery and Potala Palace)
Day 06: Day excursion to Namtso Lake
Day 07: Day tour to Ganden and Tsurpu- (Ganden Monastery and Tsurpu Monastery)
Day 08: Drive to Gyantse (3950m) 261 km- (in Gyantse visit Gyantse Dzong, Gyantse Kumbum and Zhalu Monastery)
Day 09: Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (3900m) 90 km- (In Shigatse visit Tashilhunpo monastery)
Day 10: Drive Shigatse – Lhasa (280 km)
Day 11: Day excursion to Drak Yerpa Caves
Day 12: Depart Lhasa
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