Tibet Tours

Lhasa
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. Bordered by the north bank of the Kyichu River, Lhasa is at an altitude of 3,650m above sea level. Its 1,300-year old history has put it at the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet since ancient times. There are numerous scenic spots and famous historical attractions among which Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ramoche Temple, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street Market.

Tsetang
Tsetang, the third largest town in central Tibet, 196 km from Lhasa, is known as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. The ancient town offers a number of side trips that illustrate Tibet’s early history. The Valley of the Kings (ancient capital of the Yarlung kings who established the Tibetan nation), the Yumbu Lagang Palace (built for the first Yarlung King), and the Tandruk Monastery (one of the three royal Buddhist temples) are some of the major sites.
 
Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery was founded in 1419 by one of the Tsong Khapa’s eighth disciples, housing 7000 monks. It is famous for its tantric teachings, debating among the monks. It was also well known for its warrior monks in the past. 
Shigatse
Shigatse, is Tibet’s second biggest city and it is the center of transportation and a distribution center for agriculture and husbandry products into the southeast. Monasteries such as Tashilhunpo and Shalu are its major historic attractions.
Yamdrok Yumtso
One of the three largest lakes in Tibet, lies about a hundred kilometers southwest of Lhasa. The surface of the lake covers some six hundred square kilometers. Interior hills form islands that provide homes to flocks of wild ducks. Fish are plentiful and supply a diet for the locals.
Ganden Monastery
Founded in 1409 by Tsong Khapa, the founder of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat Sect), this monastery is the earliest of the Three Great Monasteries of Tibet. It lies 70 km east from Lhasa and situated at 4300m on a hidden side of mountaintop commanding a spectacular view of the Lhasa river valley. 
Jokhang Temple
It is the holiest and oldest shrine in Tibet dating back to the 7th century. It is the four storied temple of Golden Splendor showcasing architecture of the Tang Dynasty. Murals and historical relics in the temple depict famous figures and stories from the past.
The Karo Ruins
These four to five thousand year old ruins include house architecture, stone paved roads, stone built walls, cave dwellings, and many different kinds of chipped stone implements. Their discovery provides new threads for the study of migration and exchange between people of the Neolithic Age.