Tibet tour highlights/ Main Places to Visit in Tibet

Tibet Tour Information

Tibet is one of the best travel destinations in Asia for any travelers in the world. Great beautiful Himalayas, The Potala Palace, Holy Mount Kailash, Mansarovar lake, and ancient Tibetan monasteries are the focal points of the Tibet tour. Tibetan plateau is surrounded by Himalayas ranges including World highest peak Mount Everest situated from south to west and Thanggula ranges in the north. Another part of Tibet is alpine terrain, continental climate, strong wind, and low humidity.

Tibet Lhasa tour highlights include exploring the main monuments of Lhasa, which is the capital of Tibet. Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Thus, the Lhasa to Everest base trek is the next adventurous journey of a lifetime. The main attraction is the Tibetan culture and lifestyle, which are enchanting for travelers. Visit Rongbuk, one of the highest monasteries in the world. Visit Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Museum, Barkhor Bazar, Norbulingka, and Yambulakhang palaces, Gyantse Dzong, and Sera. Additionally, explore Drepung, Shalu, Phalkot, Same Ganden monasteries, Tashilhunpo, Sakya, colorful lakes, and amazing mountains that are the main attractions for tourists to visit Tibet. This is why people love to visit different parts of Tibet.

Similarly, scenic drives in Tibet and Tibetan vibrant cultures are major aspects of the Tibet tour. Fascinating landscapes with scenic drives offer many opportunities to visit Tibet. Tibet is well known as the "Rooftop of the World." During the Tibet tour, you will pass through famous Tibetan rivers like the Mekong, Yellow, Indus, and Yangtze, which all flow from Tibet. Snow-capped mountains and ancient monasteries are other highlights of the tour. People can visit Tibet either overland or by flight from Kathmandu, Nepal. We at Sunrise Adventure Treks will completely arrange your Tibet tour based on your time and budget plan. Some people choose to drive in and fly out from Lhasa, depending on the time and interest of the tour.

Main Cities of Tibet

• Lhasa – Capital of Tibet
• Gyantse
• Qamdo (Chamdo)
• Xigatse (Shigatse) - Second largest city in Tibet
• Nagchu
• Burang County (Pulan County)
• Nyingchi County
• Medog County (Motuo County, Metogrdzong)
• Nedong County

Major Tourist Attraction Places in Tibet

1. The Potala Palace, the home of successive Dalai Lamas, is in Lhasa. It is also known as the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas.
2. The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, built in 647 AD by Songtsen Gampo, is one of the holiest sites in Tibet. For most Tibetans, it is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.
3. Barkhor Street in Lhasa is a street of traditional Tibetan buildings that surrounds the Jokhang Temple.
4. The Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama is located in Lhasa, about 1 km south of the Potala Palace.
5. Samye Monastery, constructed in 779 AD, was the first Buddhist monastery established in Tibet. It is located near Dranang, Shannan Prefecture, 150 km southeast of Lhasa.
6. Namtso Lake, the highest saltwater lake in the world, is located at an altitude of 4,700m. It is about 250 km northwest of Lhasa and offers great views of the plateau. In the summertime, nomad family camps can be seen along the route. Namtso Lake is also known as a heavenly lake in Tibet.
7. Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas, was constructed in 1447. It is located in Xigatse and is one of the Gelug sects of Tibetan Buddhism temples in China.
8. The Songbook Monastery, one of the highest monasteries in the world, offers a magnificent view of Mount Everest.
9. Norbulingka Palace - the summer palace of successive Dalai Lamas.
10. Yamdrok Lake - a sacred lake for Tibetans.
11. Ranwu Lake - a beautiful glacier lake along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway.
12. Mount Kailash - a sacred mountain revered by both Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus.
13. Qomolangma National Nature Reserve - the Tibetan side of Mount Everest.
14. Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon - the deepest canyon in the world.

Visiting Tibet is one of the most unique and thrilling tours in the world. Lhasa and Potala Palace are the main homes of the Dalai Lama, with Tibet located at an average altitude of 4000 m above sea level. Likewise, Potala Palace is located at 3700 meters above sea level and consists of around 1000 rooms, which are also worth visiting. Tibetan Buddhists believe that Lhasa is a holy land for them. Tibet strongly possesses unique cultures and the Buddhist religion. Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse, Testang, and Mount Kailash are central parts of the Tibet tour. Explore Mansarovar Lake in Mount Kailash, which is famous among Hindu and Buddhist people. Tibet was officially opened to tourists in 1985 AD. Tibetan people have maintained a culture of devotion and faith, which has been practiced since the medieval period.

Tibet Tour Highlights

• Visit Lhasa and Potala Palace with Everest base camp trek from the Tibet side
• Explore Jokhang Temple in Lhasa and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
• Visit Lhasa, Gyantse, Darchen, Mount Kailash, and Barkhor Circuit in Lhasa
• Great views of amazing mountains and ancient monasteries in Tibet
• Amazing landscapes and beautiful lakes
• Stunning views of the world's highest mountains from the Tibet side, as well as fabulous, ancient monasteries
• Visit the beautiful Mansarovar Lake and Mount Kailash
• Visit Samye Monastery in Tibet and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse
• Explore Tibetan history and unique cultures
• Trek in the highest land on earth, experiencing its amazing landscape
• Explore the historical monuments of Tibet, including Barkhor Square, Majestic Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, and others

Conclusion

Tibet tours combine visits to different places in Tibet and central Lhasa. Kathmandu to Lhasa Tibet tour offers a vibrant experience for any traveler. Exploring Mount Kailash, beautiful lakes, the massive Himalayas, including Mount Everest, unique Tibetan cultures, and the people are the main highlights of a Tibet tour.