Top 5 Must See Attractions during Your Tibet Tour

Posted by Tyler P.
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Sep 11, 2017
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Image The number of tourists visiting Tibet has been increasing every year. However, there are people who don’t know the top places to visit during their vacation in Tibet. Recent research reveals 41% of tourists in Tibet fail to visit the top attraction sites when on Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour.

An overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu using the Sino-Nepal highways will offer you great and amazing views of the picturesque Tibetan countryside and the Himalaya. Tour to the old cities Shigatse, Gyantse and Lhasa will provide you with the complete impression of the Tibet’s cultural treasures, religion and its dreamlike landscape. The Lhasa to Kathmandu tour cost is never that high hence you should never fail to visit any of the top attractions.

Here are five must see landmarks during your Lhasa to Kathmandu tour.

1.The Jokhang Temple

This is one of the must see landmarks during your Lhasa to Kathmandu tour since it occupies unchallenged position in Tibetan Buddhism. This temple is situated at the centre of the old Lhasa city forming the heart of the ancient Lhasa. Constructed back in 647 by Songtsen Gampo, it is the oldest civil structure with a history of more than 1300 years. It is well mixed with Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan and Tang-Dynasty architectural style. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must visit site for any person touring Lhasa.

2.Potala Palace

This is another top tourist attraction you cannot fail to visit. Built by King Songtsen Gampo1300 years ago, the Potala Palace resembles a castle like building complex and is used in the unification centre of religious and politics of Tibet. The palace was inscribed on the World Heritage list in December, 1994 by UNESCO. This palace used to work as the winter palace for Dalai Lamas in the 7th century.

3.The Drepung Monastery

This is another place you have to visit during your Lhasa to Kathmandu tour. It was founded by disciple of Je Tsongkhapa back in 1416. The Monastery was one of the top schools for the middle age during the 1930’s. It housed more than 10,000 monks from all Asian regions. However, after the invasion by Chinese and subsequent prosecutions, most of them retreated to India where they built a new monastery.



4.The Tibet Museum Situated in Norbulingka’s Southeast corner, this museum houses a collection of cultural relics including gifts offered by emperors, imperial jade seals, local scriptures, local scriptures, printed sankrits, colourful Thangkas and gold albums. Here you will be able to see several fork art such as adornments made by jade, gold and silver, costumers, local handicraft and jewellery. This museum is also a great location for holding cultural exchanges and seminars. This museum is not only a source of information for the locals but also a major source of tourist attraction from people across the globe since it educates them on Tibetan culture.

5.The Sera Monastery

This is one of the top grand monasteries during your Lhasa to Kathmandu tour. The construction consists of the Kangcun, the Dratsang and the Coqen Hall. The most popular tourist attraction is the Hayagriva Statue found inside the Coqen Hall. All monks interested in learning Buddhism will always assemble at his monastery and take part in the Buddist debate.

6.The Norbulinka Palace

This palace is located in the beautiful and quiet garden in west Lhasa. It is where Dalai Lama used to spend his time during the summer. The superb mandalas, frescoes and well preserved murals are top sites during their Lhasa to Kathmandu tour. Inside the palace, there is one mural which depicts the history of all the Dalai Lamas and Tibet. This is where Dalai Lama was living during his last days.

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