Lhasa Tours- Explore The Religious and Cultural Center of Tibet

Lhasa, meaning a tenancy of God in Tibetan language, has long been a sacred destination where visitors look forward to going. The Norbulingka Park, Potala Palace, Ganden monastery, Drepung monastery, sera monastery, canggu monastery, Jhakong temple, Barkhor Street and Tibet Museum record the great changes of the city, at the same time, display traditional Tibet architectural features. In this blog we are going to tell you how to plan your Lhasa tour. Let’s know in detail.

Why to visit Lhasa?

Lhasa is the city which has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, religious, cultural and economic center of the Tibet and one of the highest cities in the world with an altitude of about 3600 m above sea level. It lies in the middle of the Tibetan plateau with surrounding mountains and Lhasa River. This makes Lhasa an area of ultimate picturesque.

What to see in Lhasa?
Lhasa, the heart of Tibet, is famous for traditional Buddhist cultural sites, almost all of which are sited at a walking distance. Take Jokhang temple for instance, it is considered as the holiest man-made architecture in Tibet. Others landmarks such as the Potala Palace, Norbu Lingkha, the Dalai Lama’s winter and summer residence and monasteries are worth to see.

You will also find many famous markets in Lhasa where you can get beautiful Tibetan dresses and other cultural things.

When to visit Lhasa?
May- October is the best time to visit Lhasa when the weather is mild. This is also the busiest travel time in Tibet. If you have a tight schedule, you can see entire Lhasa in 2-3 days but if you have more time, you can spend a week to travel around the lakes, mountain side monasteries and trekking routes.

Book your Lhasa tour:
If you are planning to visit Lhasa in coming days then book your ticket at least one month in advance. There are many tour companies in Tibet which organize tour for tourists. You can contact these travel companies and book your ticket for Lhasa highlights tour.

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