Highlights of Tibet
- See Samye Monastery in Shigatse
- Located a bumpy hour's drive from Tsetang, Samye Monastery was the first to be founded in Tibet. The monastery is designed according to the Buddhist universe.
- See Samye Monastery in Shigatse
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- Travel to Everest Base Camp
- The highlight of an overland trip through Tibet is unquestionably the sight of Everest on the road to Rongbuk. At 5000 metres an overnight stay at Rongbuk Monastery is breathtaking in every sense and the views are unforgettable.
- Travel to Everest Base Camp
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- Visit Lake Yamdrok-tso
- The snow-capped mountains surrounding the Yamdrok-tso provide a spectacular back drop to this pristine lake, en route to Gyantse.
- Visit Lake Yamdrok-tso
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- Visit Potala Palace in Lhasa
- Overlooking Lhasa is the majestic and awe-inspiring Potala Palace, while the Jokhang Temple attracts monks and pilgrims from across Tibet and beyond. A stroll around Barkhor Square or through the old Tibetan streets feels like a step back in time.
- Visit Potala Palace in Lhasa
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Tibet - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Lying in the shadows of the towering Himalayas, the great expanse of Tibet is a land of mystical monasteries, soaring mountains and a warm welcome for all who come to marvel.
Culture and religion
Despite the pressures exerted by Chinese rule, the Tibetan people cling proudly to their traditions and cultural identity. Although long exiled in northern India the Dalai Lama’s influence remains undimmed in Tibet’s countless monasteries, and pilgrims still flock to the Barkhor in Lhasa, while the sheer walls of the Potala Palace are an awesome sight. Visitors are welcome to join the pilgrims in their circumambulations, spinning prayer wheels and breathing in the unforgettable atmosphere of smoky temples lit by yak-butter lamps and resounding with the chanting of monks.
Landscape and scenery
Breathtaking scenery awaits those who venture beyond the capital. The road to Kathmandu leads past ice blue lakes, yak-herding nomads, glaciers and snowy peaks to the winding road descending into Nepal. Just a short diversion brings you to the foot of Qomolangma, as the local Tibetans know Mount Everest, towering majestic over the high peaks of the Himalayas.
Whatever experience you seek there are wonders beyond measure to discover here on the ‘Roof of the World’.
Popular Places to visit in Tibet
Mount Everest Base Camp allows you unobstructed views of the world’s highest mountain, Everest, as it rises majestically into the cold blue sky.
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The streets and markets of Gyantse are full of Tibetan character. Discover the shadowy chambers of Pelkor Chode Monastery and the splendid four-tier Gyantse Kumbum, with its impressive murals and statues.
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Dominating the skyline with immense walls of white and ochre, the famous Potala Palace greets you as you reach Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In its maze of corridors, chapels and galleries, you will discover the former living quarters of the Dalai Lama and many sacred tombs.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
17 1/2 hours (Lhasa via Beijing)
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