Great Tibet Tour offers you cultural, historical and archaeological small group tours in central Tibet, covering Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Tsetang. Gyantse, located in the Nyang-chu valley, is framed for Gyantse Kumbum at Pelkor Chöde Monastery, the largest Chorten in Tibet. About 90km northwest of Gyantse, lies Shigatse, Tibet's second-largest town and the traditional capital of Tsetang province.Tsetang is the fourth-largest city in Tibet and the capital of huge Shanna(Lhoka) prefecture. For travellers, Tsetang is of interest mainly as a jumping board for exploration of the Yarlung Valley, which is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization.
Are you a fan of Tibetan history? If yes, come and join this private tour which will show you the first temple, the first palace in Tibet and the largest mausoleums of Tibetan kings from the 29th. to 40th. generation, including the great Songtsen Gampo.
6 days Lhasa Tsetang Yarlung Valley Tour
Lhasa – Tsetang – Lhasa
This is a tour of exploring the Tibetan culture. You can visit all the influential monasteries, palaces, temples in Yarlung Valley, which is considered as “the cradle of Tibetan civilization”. You can also see Tibetan incense and engraving workshops in Nyemo County – the birthplace of Tibetan language.
8 days Lhasa Yarlung Valley Shigatse Tour
Lhasa - Tsetang - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa
This impressive journey will not let you down definitely. The itinerary involves all the important tourist sites in Lhasa, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, the top three Gelugpa monasteries, etc. The significant activity is to witness the mysterious sky-burial site at Drigung Til Monastery.
6 days Lhasa & Drigung Til Monastery & Tidrum Nunnery Tour
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This is relatively an easy route for travelers. After 2 days of essential sightseeing tour in Lhasa, tourists will go to Shigatse passing through Gyantse, then stay overnight at the lakeside of Namtso - the holiest lake in Tibet. At last, enjoy a hot spring bath in Yampachen on the way back to Lhasa.
7 days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Namtso Tour
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This journey starts from exploring Lhasa city, then drive to Namtso for a ‘Heavenly Lake’ experience. On the way, you will enjoy the vast grassland and charming natural scenery. The last station is to head to Tsedang for discovering the "cradle of Tibetan civilization" and Samye Monastery, the first monastery in Tibet.
9 days Lhasa Namtso Tsetang Tour
Lhasa - Lake Namtso - Tsetang - Lhasa
This tour package has much to offer, spectacular monasteries, beautiful alpine landscapes, and charming villages. The most attractive scenery is Lhamo Latso Lake, one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations. Many pilgrims believe that if they keep fasts for three days with sincerity, they will obtain a revelation of their future in the skull-shaped mirror of the lake.
8 days Lhasa Tsetang Lhamo Latso Tour
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The tour will take you to some great cities in Tibet and show you the dreamy natural views and the origin of Tibetan Buddhism. After a 4-day visiting in Lhasa, you will head to the east and discover the symbols of the Tibet culture then enjoy the two of top three holy lakes.
10 days Lhasa Tsetang Shigatse Namtso Tour
Lhasa – Tsetang – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lake Namtso – Lhasa
It could be a glory to go on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash during Saga Dawa Festival. On the journey，you can visit most of the top monasteries and holy lakes in Tibet. Follow your heart and start a journey of blessing and purification!
14 days Mt Kailash Kora during Saga Dawa Festival
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