Stay : The Roof of the World in two weeks
Two weeks is the ideal time to visit and understand in depth the Roof of the World, especially because you can then leave Lhasa and venture further.
Summary of the stay
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13 days
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Detail of the stay : The Roof of the World in two weeks - 13 days
Day 1: Arrival and acclimatization to the altitude
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Arrival in Lhasa (morning). Rest and acclimatization are mandatory for the rest of the day, before going out for a walk in the old town of Lhasa, around the Johkang temple.
TEMPLE DU JOKHANG
Day 2: The monastery of Sera and its famous "discussions"
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Visit of the monastery of Sera, especially to attend the famous "discussions".
Day 3: A visit to Potala in the footsteps of Dalai Lama
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This is the highlight of a visit to Lhasa: a visit to the Palace of Potala and the Norbulingka Garden.
Day 4: Getaway in Lake Namtso
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Weather permitting, consider making a return trip Namtso lake, a beautiful lake more than 4,000 metres above sea level.
LAC NAMTSO
Day 5: Discovering Tibetan Buddhism
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In the vicinity of Lhasa, learn about Tibetan Buddhism through the visit of the monastery of Drepung, and the visit of the monastery of Ganden.
Day 6: Shopping break at the Barkhor market
Before leaving Lhasa for a visit to the Tibetan plateau, plan to shop various souvenirs in the Barkhor market.
Day 7: Gyantse and its citadel
Leave for Gyantse and enjoy the beautiful view of the Tibetan plateau roads. Upon arrival, visit the monastery and the adjoining citadel.
Day 8: The monastery of Shigatse
From Gyantse, drive to Shigatse and after settling in visit its famous and beautiful monastery
Day 9: Around Shigatse
Steps: Shigatse
Take advantage of your presence in the edge of the Tibetan plateau, to visit its immediate vicinity, including the monastery of Sakya.
MONASTÈRE DE SAKYA
Day 10: On the way to Lhasa
Returning to Lhasa, passing near the Karo La glacier.
Day 11: Lhasa
Steps: Tsetang
Rest and visit of the monastery of Samye.
MONASTÈRE DE SAMYE
Day 12: Returning to the palace of Polata
It is a question of making a 2nd visit of this majestic site. Indeed, each visit is different since it is limited in duration. Then, do not hesitate to multiply the visits to truly discover this jewel of humanity.
Day 13: Departure
Steps: Pekin
It's time to say goodbye to the Yeti country and to fly back to Beijing, via Chengdu.
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