A trip to Tibet will be incomplete without exploring its heart! Lhasa is the city where you first land after coming by flight or train. A little congested than the rest of Tibet, Lhasa has a number of astonishing attractions which will give you an actual taste of Tibetan culture. If you have come to Tibet for a small span of time, but want to get the best of the place at the same time, take a look at Lhasa surroundings and the things that it has to offer. From the very first Buddhist monastery to mythical meditation caves, Lhasa has everything up its sleeve to present to you with an exciting tour!
Jokhang Temple – Ramoche Temple – Barkhor Square
Visit the Jokhang Temple, the holiest one in Tibet, right in the morning to get the best view. After discovering the interiors of the Buddha Sakyamuni’s house, go to Barkhor Square which is a surrounding market. True to its name, the market will give you a chance to interact with many different people. Ramoche Temple is considered as the sister temple to Jokhang and was constructed to house Jowo Ramoche’s statue.
Potala Palace – Norbulingka Summer Palaces
The Potala Palace is almost like Tibet’s landmark which stands over the city. The former abode of the Dalai Lamas, the palace also has incredible historic value with its birth around seventh century A.D. The Norbulingka summer palaces used to be the resting places for the lamas and is a great inclusion in Lhasa surroundings. It was built by seven lamas.
Drepung Monastery – Sera Monastery
Jamyang Choji, a charismatic monk, founded the Drepung Monastery in 1416. It was so well-built that almost two thousand monks flocked here in just a year. This monastery was the headquarters for all the political and religious decision making for the lamas. The Sera Monastery is just two kilometers away from Lhasa and is one of the famous three historic Gelugpa monasteries. In fact, many say that it has a direct connection to the revered Master Lama Tsongkhapa.
If you take a tour with our team of expert guides, they not only will give you a perfect tour around Lhasa, but will also enrich your knowledge with the historically associated facts.