TREASURES OF TIBET

In the morning we hike to the large monastic university of Drepung which was once home to more than 7000 monks in a maze of chapels, dormitories, and temples. In the afternoon we visit the Monastic University of Sera where rhetorical contests and philosophical debates are always taking place.
- Accommodation: Hotel

We head for the pristine Yamdrok Lake (4,441m)) up in the mountains where yaks and sheep graze on the shores. The lake is fed by streams and ice melt. We have a picnic lunch at the lake and then climb up to cross the Karola Pass (5,200 m). Then we walk across a beautiful landscape at the foot of the imposing Noijin Kangsang glacier.
- Hotel Gyantse on BB basis ***

In the morning we head for Gyantse, one of the most beautiful villages of central Tibet where farmers and ranchers meet in a picturesque market. We visit the monastery which has extraordinary frescoes and a famous stupa (Kumbum) with 72 chapels. In the afternoon, we drive for 1 ½ hours to reach Shigatse. Then in the late afternoon, we head for the famous monastery of Tashilhunpo, which is the headquarters of the Panchen Lama and houses around 950 monks. We then walk through the market where we can find some beautiful as well as fake antiques.
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From Shigatse, we drive back to Lhasa
- Duration of drive: 5 hr
- Accommodation: Hotel Tibet Heritage on BB basis

Transfer from Lhasa to Gonggar Airport for your return flight.
- Duration of drive: 1hr
- Distance: 60km