Tour Overview
Explore Lhasa's historical sites and all three major Gelug monasteries: Drepung, Sera, and Ganden. Trek the Lingkor (pilgrimage circuit) around Ganden and see the Great Tsongkapa's meditation cave with stunning views of Lhasa valley.
Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Hike to Ganden Monastery, perched on Wangbur Mountain at 4,300 meters. The monastery's golden roofs command sweeping views of the Kyichu Valley, while inside, butter sculptures and intricate sand mandalas demonstrate the peak of Tibetan monastic artistry.
Join the circumambulation at Jokhang Temple, Tibet's most sacred shrine. The air is thick with juniper incense and the murmur of mantras as pilgrims, some having journeyed for months, press their foreheads to the worn flagstones in reverence.
Hike to Ganden Monastery, perched on Wangbur Mountain at 4,300 meters. The monastery's golden roofs command sweeping views of the Kyichu Valley, while inside, butter sculptures and intricate sand mandalas demonstrate the peak of Tibetan monastic artistry.
Drive to Ganden Monastery, one of the Great Three Gelugpa monasteries. Trek the Lingkor circuit, see Tsongkapa's meditation cave, and enjoy panoramic views of Lhasa valley. Soak in panoramic views that stretch from ancient landmarks to modern skylines. The juxtaposition of 2,000-year-old temples and glittering towers tells the story of a civilization that honors its past while racing toward the future.
Hike to Ganden Monastery, perched on Wangbur Mountain at 4,300 meters. The monastery's golden roofs command sweeping views of the Kyichu Valley, while inside, butter sculptures and intricate sand mandalas demonstrate the peak of Tibetan monastic artistry.
