Tsetang is the third largest town in central Tibet. It is located 196km away from Lhasa and is famously called as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Literally Tsetang means Monkey’s playground. The main highlight of this tour is visit to first monastery of Tibet; Samye which carries the history of 1,200 years. This prehistoric town carries a number of side trips which exemplify the early history of Tibet. Some the major site we will pay our visit are the valley of Kings (which is the ancient capital of Yarlung Kings who settled the Tibetan nation), the YumbuLagang Palace (built for the first Yarlung King) and the Tandruk Monastery (one of the three royal Buddhist Temples).
Kathmandu/Lhasa ( By Flight) Morning we will fly for an hour over the Himalayan Range to the capital of Tibet. (Lhasa) . Lhasa at an elevation of (3665m) is lies on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means (Place of the Gods) the homeland of the Dalai Lama., On arrival we will meet local representative and transferred to hotel. (60 km/ 1 hr). Full day rest in the afternoon to acclimatize. Overnight at hotel.
Lhasa After having breakfast keep on for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, Ramoche Monastery and & Norbulinka. Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a solitary hill is identical with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa.Norbulingka meaning Treasure Park covers an area of around 350000 sq.m & is measured to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet. After sightseeing we will be transferred to hotel for Overnight.
Lhasa After having breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Market. Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa, Sera scenery is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries. Many monks resided here & was nearly extinguished by the Chinese. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most prized religious artifact, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. Barkhor Market place, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. After Sightseeing we will be transferred to hotel for Overnight.
Lhasa-Tsetang Morning drive to Tsetang and visit Samye Monastery en route, afternoon visit Yumbulakhang Palace & Trandduk Monastery in Tsetang, o/n in Tsetang
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