Never miss destinations of Tibet

Locked away from the rest of the world, in the Himalayas, Tibet can be called a land of snow. The roof of the world, it has some of the high altitude mountain peaks with monasteries located at some of the remotest regions. With most of the land still unexplored, Tibet is a paradise for trekkers and adventure seekers. Once out of bounds for the travelers, the country has finally opened its doors for the tourists and stands as one of the most stunning destination for exploration. Here is the list of its tourist attraction that you must not miss visiting on your Tibet trip.

Lhasa (3650 m)

Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and also the historical center of Buddhism. Once the land of Dalai Lamas, it is the heart and soul of the country. The cultural city of Tibet, it is located at an altitude of about 3650 m and on the northern bank of river Kyichu. Tibet was founded some 1300 years ago and remain one of the historical cities of the world. A visit to its wonderful monasteries will remind you about the bygone era.

Potala Palace

The winter palace of Dalai Lama since 7th century, it symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its role in administration of Tibet. Potala Palace dominates the city of Lhasa. The present structure was constructed by the 5th Dalai Lama but the building was there since as long as 640 AD. The palace had been turned into a museum and showcases the rich Buddhist history and heritage of the land with some of the valuable artifacts. The palace was damaged during the Chinese invasion and cultural revolution.

Jokhang temple and

Bharkhor bazzar

Jokhang temple was built by the greatest Tibet king Shrong Tsongo Gompo to house the statue of Budhha brought by king of Nepal and his wife. Today, it is the most sacred active temple and a great pilgrimage site in Tibet. The temple is also famous for hosting the prayer flag festival and numerous other fiestas.

With its small shops selling prayer flags and ritual objects, Barkhor bazaar is also one of the most charming site and provide an insight into the multiple aspects of Tibetan culture and its people.

Drepung

Monastery

Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, Drepung monastery was once the largest Buddhist monastery. It was home to about ten thousand monks. Though, after the Chinese invasion, it has lost much of its independence, the monastery was reestablished in exile in India. The most amazing sight on your monastery visit is the debating monks. Today also, it houses many colleges to teach the Buddhist philosophy.

Sera Monastery

Another famous monastery of Tibet, Sera monastery is not as big as the Drepung but it used to serve as home to about five thousand monks. Today, the number have lessened to few thousands. It is dedicated to the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Sect which was founded by Tsong Khapa.

Gyantse (3950m)

The least Chinese influenced town in Tibet, it is famous for Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum. The Dzong offers panoramic views of the Pelkhor Chöde Monastery and the nearby valleys. It was taken over by the Britishers during the Tibet invasion. Kumbum is the foremost attraction of the town. At an height of 35m, it is the highest chorten.

Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar

A great pilgrimage place for Buddhists, Mount Kailash holds a sacred place in the hearts of the devotees. A holy dip in the Lake Mansarovar is believed to wash all of your sins and

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reincarnation. Tibet travel impresses you with its vast history, unique culture and beautiful settings.