Tibet Monastery Tour

• 4 Days Lhasa Impression Tour

  Tour Route: Lhasa

  This classic Lhasa city group tour is the best choice for tourists who have limited time or visit Tibet for the first time. After visiting the must-sees in Lhasa, you will have a comprehensive impression of Tibetan culture and pave the way for your revisi

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• 10 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and Namtso Lake Small Group Tour

  Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - Shigatse - Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Damxung - Lhasa

  The travel route to EBC & Namtso Lake involves all the awe-inspiring attractions, religious sites and magnificent natural wonder in Tibet.

  From USD 1688p.p

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• 8-Day Travel on the Roof of the World

  Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Lhasa

  Tibet is the roof of the world. The trip will start from Lhasa; visit the famous commercial street Barkhor Street to feel Lhasa's traditional and modern religious culture. Then drive to Mount Everest base camp to feel the dream of mountain also visit

  From USD 1859p.p

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• 16-Day Holy Mountain Everest and Mysterious Ngari Explorer Trip

  Tour Route: Lhasa → Gyantze → Shigatse → Lhatse → Sakya → Saga → Payang → Darchen → Tsada → Dingri → Zhangmu

  This is a trip takes travelers to the mysterious mountains and holy lakes of Tibet the roof of the world. Visit the Ruins of Guge Kingdom Palace and discover the miraculous stories that surround these ruins. See the imposing Mountain Everest with your own

  From USD 5979p.p

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Most Asked Questions about Tibet Monastery Tour

What are the must-visit Tibetan monasteries in Tibet?

Well, it varies from person to person. To most of the first-timers to Tibet, the most iconic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and “Great Three Gelugpa Monasteries” such as Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery are the must-visit.

If you have more time to extend your footprints to Tsedang and Shigatse and EBC, it’s worth visiting Samye Monastery, the first Tibetan monastery, and Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of Panchen Lamas and Sakya Monastery, the treasure trove of Tibetan scriptures and Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery at EBC.

For the second-timers, the monasteries like Drak Yerpa, Drigung Til Monastery, and Tibetan nunneries, etc. will blow your mind away for their architecture and intriguing Buddhist traditions.

What is the best season to visit Tibetan monasteries?

Though Tibetan monasteries can be visited all-year-round, May to August and Dec to Feb offer the best time to enjoy the diverse festivities held at Tibetan monasteries. You will be able to enjoy gigantic Thangka unfolding at Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery, and Tashilunpo Monastery and enjoy Tibetan drama at Norbulingka Palace.

While in winter, the drop of tourists makes Tibetan monasteries and temples a great choice to wander around. The Tibetan New Year will allow you to experience the most authentic Buddhist traditions you’ve rarely seen. - Check the calendar of the Tibetan festivals and festival tours.

Any religious taboos you should be careful with when visiting Tibetan monasteries?

Dress properly before entering a Tibetan monastery; Take off your hat and sunglasses or it would be disrespectful to the Buddha. Walk clockwise as you walk the kora around the Tibetan monasteries or temples; Photography and video-making are forbidden inside the hall of a Tibetan monastery. If you are unsure of something, do not feel reluctant to consult your local guide.

Can you live in a Tibetan monastery for a couple of days?

According to Tibet Travel Policy, international tourists can’t spend the night inside a Tibetan monastery or live with Tibetan monks. However, you can stay in the guesthouse of the monastery if there is one for the visitors.

Are there any great Tibetan monasteries for meditation?

Yes, Drak Year Monastery, which looks similar to Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan, offers you a great place for mediation. It’s actually a famous Buddhist retreat for mediation used by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and 5the Dalai Lama. You may also join the Buddhist chanting and briefly meditate at Sera Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc. - Check the mediation tour in Tibet .

Which Tibetan monastery is best known for its monk debate?

Though monk debates are widely practiced in every Tibetan monastery, the most famous one should be the Sera Monastery. Its debate courtyard is available for a visit from 3-5p.m, Mon to Fri. No camera is allowed to take photos. But you can use your smartphone for the snapshots.

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