Central Tibet’s intricate temples, large monasteries, stunning nature, and kind-hearted people all combine to make this area a beloved travel goal for pilgrims and tourists alike. The region is home to world-renowned cultural sites, and some of earth’s geographically most exceptional landmarks. The high mountains peak through clouds at over 8000 m, forming a majestic wall that hide the lush river valleys of the plateau, housing, amongst others, the traditional seat of the Dalai Lama and some of Tibet’s most revered monastic learning seats.
Special stops include the Jo-khang, the holiest temple in all of Tibet, whose central Buddha statue draws in devotees from all over the plateau. Sera, Drepung and Ganden, then, are important monasteric towns that train Gelugpa monks from all regions, churning out numerous lamas, rinpoches, and learned monks. The Potala and Norbulingka are the breath-taking winter and summer palaces of the Dalai Lama, whereas Yamdrok Lake, Everest Base-Camp allows for rugged diversion in unkempt nature.
Ü-Tsang tours
Central Tibet’s intricate temples, large monasteries, stunning nature, and kind-hearted people all combine to make this area a beloved travel goal for pilgrims and tourists alike. The region is home to world-renowned cultural sites, and some of earth’s geographically most exceptional landmarks. The high mountains peak through clouds at over 8000 m, forming a majestic wall that hide the lush river valleys of the plateau, housing, amongst others, the traditional seat of the Dalai Lama and some of Tibet’s most revered monastic learning seats.
Special stops include the Jo-khang, the holiest temple in all of Tibet, whose central Buddha statue draws in devotees from all over the plateau. Sera, Drepung and Ganden, then, are important monasteric towns that train Gelugpa monks from all regions, churning out numerous lamas, rinpoches, and learned monks. The Potala and Norbulingka are the breath-taking winter and summer palaces of the Dalai Lama, whereas Yamdrok Lake, Everest Base-Camp allows for rugged diversion in unkempt nature.