Tag: Kailash Pilgrimage

It is the dream of many travelers to one day visit Tibet. The rich history and exotic landscape of Tibet has made it a fantastic destination. Once you begin to plan your trip to Tibet, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of attractions there are. You could also be lost in all the information coming your way. Therefore, we decide to put forward for you an introduction of the classic 16-Day Grand Pilgrimage Tour in Tibet. It is a long tour that covers all the major Tibetan landmarks favored by past visitors. Maybe you are only interested in a portion of it. Maybe you want to book the whole tour immediately. Either way, our goal is for you to have the kind of valuable and personalized Tibetan tour you always want. Day 1-4: In And Around Lhasa After arriving in Lhasa, you will spend quite some time exploring the beautiful capital of Tibet, Lhasa. Situated at an altitude of 3490m (11450ft), it is the political, cultural and economic center of the Tibetan region. After taking good rest on your arrival night, you will first of all visit some of the world renowned attractions in downtown Lhasa. These include the magnificent Potala Place, important religious sites such as Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery, and also various popular points of interest like Barkhor Street and Lhasa Carpet factory. On the 4th day, you will start to venture into the mountain ranges outside Lhasa. You will encounter the rather stunning holy lake of Yamdrok-Tso and Karola Glacier. You will also visit Pelkhor Chode Monastery in Gyantse that houses the most important Tibetan paintings in Kumbum Stupa, as well as the majestic Gyantse Dzong.   Day 5-7: Mt. Everest You will catch your first glimpse of Mt. Everest when you pass Gyatso La