Lhasa – Monasteries
Lhasa – Monasteries: A peaceful couple of days exploring Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, and the equally impressive Ganden Monastery outside of Lhasa.
Lhasa
Lhasa – besides the amazing temples and palaces, the most interesting part of Lhasa is the old quarters known as the Barkhour. it is still strongly Tibetan.
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 1
To go from Kathmandu to Lhasa, overland, you have to use a tour operator because travelling in Tibet is very tightly controlled. I found a five-day option.
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 2
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland – Day 2 – crossing the border and carrying on through mountain rainforests to reach the mountain deserts surrounding Tingri.
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 3
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland – Day 3 – The river valley widens revealing villages surrounded by fields of yellow canola with high peaks in the distance.
Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland – Day 4
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 4 – exploring one of Tibet’s most important monasteries, Tashilhunpo, and on to Gyantse to visit the Kumbum.
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 5
Kathmandu to Lhasa overland – Day 5. From Gyantse to Lhasa – the scenery was every bit as amazing as on the previous days’ journey.