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Tibet's cultural and religious capital is Lhasa. Tibet's most famous and revered temples can also be found in Lhasa. Thousands of people prostrate in front of Tibet's most famous shrine, the Jokhang Temple, daily. For everyone interested in Tibet, Lhasa, together with the famous monasteries of Sera and Drepung, is a must-see. You'll go from Lhasa to Samye, Tibet's first monastery. With a history extending back to the 1200s, this massive monastery is one of Tibet's holiest monasteries.
Lhasa is Tibet's holiest city, at 3650 meters above sea level, with pilgrims arriving daily from all across the Tibetan Plateau to worship at one of the city's countless temples. the Jokhang Temple, Tibet's most famous temple, will be visited. Visitors to the monastery prostrate in front of the Jowo Buddha statue, which can be seen from the monastery's rooftop. You'll see Tibetan pilgrims prostrating their way through the Tibetan Quarter while traversing the Barkhor circle.
The Potala Palace, Tibet's most iconic structure, will be seen first thing in the morning. The Potala Palace is a 13-story structure with over 1000 rooms that began construction in 637. You'll visit Sera's famous monastery in the afternoon. Drepung Monastery will be visited. Drepung is one of Tibet's three most important monasteries and was formerly the world's largest monastery. Underneath Drepung sits Nechung Monastery, the former site of Tibet's state oracle. we'll go to the Tibetan Quarter to see Ramoche Temple and a small nunnery.
Monastery of Samye. It is Tibet's first monastery and the birthplace of Buddhism in Tibet, dating back 1200 years. The expansive monastery grounds, which are frequently visited by Buddhist pilgrims, are ideal for wandering and photography. The trek will come to an end with these popular monastery visits.
