The full name of this monastery is GandenNamgyal Ling; Ganden means joyful Namgyal Ling means victorious temple. This monastery is located in Wangbur Mountain on the southern bank of Lhasa River is Tagtse County about 39km from the Potala palace of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,800m from sea level. Ganden Monastery is one of the historic and largest monasteries in Tibet and is crowned as the outstanding among the six famous temples of Gelupa; a branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
Its significance in terms of religious, political, artistic and cultural artifact has led it to be preserved by National Key Cultural Relic Preservation scheme in 1961. Since then it is known as one of the Three Great Temples along with Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Annually one of the biggest Buddhist activities called Buddha Painting Unfolding Festival which is conducted monastery luring thousands of visitors and disciples.
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 sight seeing 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 Sight seeing we will be transferred to hotel for Overnight.
Tour to Ganden Monastery[4500m] Morning drive about 60 km eastward to Ganden Monastery, which ranks the first among the six largest monasteries of Gelugpa(Yellow hat sect). In addition to its magnificent architecture and religious importance, there is a extremely fabulous view on top of the Ganden Wangpo Hill, and Kichu valley is behind Ganden monastery, it is strongly suggested to hiking around the monastery and take a bird's-eye view of the valley. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa, you have time to shop souvenirs to your family and friends. Overnight at Lhasa.
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