Tibet Trip around Mt Everest – Lhasa
Attractions and Activities –
Lhasa Vacation
Debate Sessions in Sera Monastery –
At Sera Monastery, the debate session takes place every afternoon at 3 o’clock. The monks engage in debates, questioning, answering while discussing on Buddhist philosophy. This ritual is intriguing as well as visually captivating.
Potala Palace Visit –
Potala Palace is the world’s highest and one of the most magnificent palace. Potala Palace once served as an administrative and religious center for Dalai Lama with countless stupas, statues of Buddha along with murals, treasures, making it a treasure among World Heritage sites.
Activities in Lhasa
- Join Buddhist pilgrims in the kora around the Jokhang Temple
- Savor sweet tea at lively Tibetan tea houses to gain a close insight into the culture of the Tibetan community in Lhasa.
- Meet local Tibetan people at Dragon King Pond Park. Visit a family in Yaamdrok Lake. When passing by the beautiful Yamdrok Lake, enjoy a crafted getaway of Yaamdrok from a mountaintop. Experience an encounter with the waters.
- Visit a farmhouse at the tail end of Yamdrok Lake, where you can explore a Tibetan farmer’s house.
Tibet offers world’s most beautiful Himalayan mountain view. The Himalayan Gyawula pass is renowned as the most beautiful viewpoint in Tibet. The majestic Himalayan peaks stand in a row above clouds, where five world-famous peaks including Mount Everest exceeding 8000 meters command a breathtaking presence.
Everest Base Camp, Mt. Everest Sunset
Ultimate destination of the trip is the Mt. Everest Base Camp, situated at an elevation of above 5200 m. Here, the massive structure of the north face of Mount Everest can be witnessed while the sun sets in the west, Mt. Everest transforms into a golden dome, casting radiance on a wide space. Camp for a night at the Everest Base Camp while gazing night sky & Milky Way.