8 days -Lhasa-Yamdrok lakes-Shigatse

Eastern Tibet Tour:The picturesque sceneries of lakes and snow-capped peaks within the beautiful fertile valleys of eastern Tibet extend the way further to the west to holy Lhasa city, a couple of days visit the world heritages and mystical temples within the city will end the trip with full of astonishment and appreciation. Generally, the eastern part is enjoying a mild climate due to the penetration of monsoon winds and precipitation from Southeast Asia, so this adventurous journey is accessible from April to Mid June and then from Sept to Nov since monsoon(from the end of June to August) rainfall brings road damages. Eastern Tibet tour will you can have a nice experience with evergreen. many Tourists didn’t know about Tibet some of Tibet’s east parts are more forests. If you are interested to explore the Trees in Tibet we recommended you to do the below itinerary.

Tour itineary

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa by air or train

Day 02: Lhasa-Jokhang temple-Bakhore square-Ramoche temple

Day03:  Lhasa -Sera monastery-Drepung monastery

Day 04: Lhasa-Potala palace -Norbulingka summer palace

Day 05: Lhasa-Draksum lake -Bayi

Day 06: Bayi-Lunnang-Pomi-Rawok lake

Day 06: Rawok lake -Pomi

Day 07: Pomi-Bayi-Lhasa

Day 08 Depart Lhasa

• 8Days

  Lhasa-Bayi-Pomi -Rawok lake

• Detail Tour package click here

  Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa by air or train

  Highlight:
  Arrival at train station or airport in Lhasa, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to hotel for acclimatization; you can have your free time hanging out at this holy city to get the first impression of Tibet. (Overnight in Shambala palace hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   

  Day 02: Lhasa-Jokhang temple-Bakhore square-Ramoche temple

  Hightlight:

  Morning visit the Jokhang Temple & Barkhore square

  The Jokhang temple is the most sacred temple in Tibet . In Tibetan language it refers to “Buddha’s house” because the main statue is said to be made by Buddha Sakyamuni himselfetime. The Jokhang temple is the convergence of Tibet’s spiritual and secular life. Here you can meet all kinds of tribes from the Tibetan plateau. The surrounding market is called “Bakhore”. One of the most important religious paths, which also assembles people for shopping.

   

  After noon visit the Ramoche temple

  The sister temple to the Jokhang, the Ramoche.  Ramoche temple was constructed around the same time. It was originally built to house the Jowo Sakyamuni image brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng, but sometime in the eighth century the image was swapped for an image of Jowo Mikyoba(Akshobhya), bought to Tibet in the 7th century as part of the dowry of king Songtsen Gampo’s Nepali wife, Princess Bhrikuti Devi.  By the mid-15century the temple had become Lhasa’s Upper Tantric collage. it was badly damage during the cultural revolation. . (Overnight in Shambala palace hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   Day03:  Lhasa -Sera monastery-Drepung monastery

  Highlight:

  Morning visit the Drepung monastery

  Drepung monastery was founded in 1416 by a charismatic monk and disciple of Tsongkhapa called Jamyang Choji.  Within just a year of the cpmpletion the monastery had attracted a population of some 2000 monks.  In 1530 the second Dalai lama established the Gaden Palace, the palace that was home to the Dalai lamas until the fifth built the Potala palace.  It was from here that the early Dalai lamas exercised their political as well as religious control over central Tibet, and the second, third and fourth Dalai lamas are entombed here.  it was badly damage during the cultural Revolation.  Now a day there have 300 to 400 Monks in Drepung monastery

   

  Afternoon 3pm visit the Sera monastery

  The Sera Monastery at the foot of Tutipu Hill is located 2 kilometers northern of Lhasa. It is one of the “great three” Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery. Sera Monastery is also one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Buddhism in Tibet. Sera monastery has been listed as one of the Chinese national cultural relic since 1982. The monastery was named Sera which mean wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when the monastery was built. The Sera monastery is  founded by Jamchen Chojey, one of Tsong Khapa’s disciples built the monastery in 1419. The monastery is magnificent and covers an area of 114,946 square meters. As a complex of structures, it housed several institutions in its precincts. The structures of notability were the Coqen Hall Tsokchen (Great Assembly Hall), the three colleges and Kamcun (dormitory) also called Homdong Kangtsang. Scriptures written in gold powder, fine statues, scent cloth and unparalleled murals can be found in these halls. Colorful debates on Buddhist doctrines are held here and these employ a style distinctive from those at Lhasa’s other famous monasteries. . (Overnight in Shambala palace hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   

  Day 04: Lhasa-Potala palace -Norbulingka summer palace

  Highlight

  Morning visit the Potala palace

  The Potala palace towers above the city of Lhasa as the national landmark that allures the international visitors. The massive 13-storeyed building used to be the former abode for the Dalai lamas. It looks incredibly magnificent from a distance and could be viewed from various places around town. As the nation’s supreme relic, the palace dates back to the seventh century AD.

  Afternoon visit the Norbulingka summer palace

  the former summer palace of Dalai Lama. Explore the beautiful gardens and experience one of the most holy sites in Tibetan Buddhism while soaking up the rich history. . (Overnight in Shambala palace hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   

  Day 05: Lhasa-Draksum lake -Bayi

  highlight:

  After breakfast, head to Nyingchi which is known as little Switzerland. In the afternoon, visit Draksum   lake, one of the holly lakes in Tibet. And you are suggested to boat on the lake, it should be a amazing feeling.(Overnight in Nyingchi hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   

  Day 06: Bayi-Lunnang-Pomi-Rawok lake

  highlight:

  Drive to Pomi via Lunang, Pelung, Tangmi, on the way, you will see Yarlung Tsangpo River and Namjabarwa Peak. After breakfast, head to Rawok, on the way visit the Muting glacier(Muting glacier is the lowest glacier in Tibet and even in China and muting  Glacier which is national glacier wonder. And you can do some trekking around here if you like.. and after that drive to Rawok lake ( overnight in Rawuk guest house 1 single dorm bed with included breakfast)

   

  Day 06: Rawok lake -Pomi

  highlight:

  Visit Rawok lake in the morning. It is a colorful place with mirrored lake, green trees and blue sky, we are sure you will lost yourself in the nature. and drive to Lugu glacier, here you can see 5 glacier in one time.  and also you can explore some of the local village and drive back to Pomi(Overnight in Pomi hotel 1 single room with included breakfast)

   

  Day 07: Pomi-Bayi-Lhasa

  Highlight:

  Back to Lhasa in the morning. Visit Lunang Forest Park in the morning. Sightseeing  the Huge Cypress Forest in Nyingchi which can be dated from 2500 years ago. Get in touch with the Kading mountain waterfall. After pass by the Mila pass, transfer to Lhasa. . (Overnight in Shambala palace hotel 1 single suite with included breakfast)

   

  Day 08 Depart Lhasa

  Our guide and driver will transfer you to the Lhasa airport or train station and end the Tibet Tour

• Tour includes:

  • All the necessaries Tibet Travel Permit
  • All the necessaries entrance fees
  • Your accommodation with included breakfast
  • Tibetan English Speaking guide
  • Car and driver for the whole trip
  • Agency service fee
  • guide and driver accommodation and meal
  • permit shipping fee

• Tour Excludes:

  • Your lunch and dinner
  • your flight or train ticket both way
  • personal expenses
  • guide and driver tips

  Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.