Tsedang (Zedang) Valley: The Cradle of Tibetan Civilization
Tsedang valley, situated not far from Lhasa, is where Tibet's civilization started in ancient times. This valley comprises many firsts of Tibet like the first capital, first palace, including the first Buddhist Monastery of Samya (7th century) from where Buddhism was spread and had become integral element of Tibetan culture. Apart from this you will encounter overwhelming capital of Lhasa and drive from there to Kathmandu visiting historic and holy places like Yamdruk Tso, Gyatse and Sigatse along the friendship highway to Nepal.
Brief Itinerary:
Days |
Places |
Day 01-02 |
Kathmandu, Arrival, Optional Sightseeing trips, Visa Procedure |
Day 03 |
Kathmandu – Gongar fly and drive to Tsedang, settle in at hotel |
Day 04 |
Tsedang tour including Yambu Lhakhang |
Day 05 |
Drive to Samye, Retrun to Tsedang |
Day 06 |
Drive to Lhasa with a visit to Mindroling |
Day 07-08 |
Lhasa excursion including Potala Palace, Sera and Drepung monastery, Jokhang Temple |
Day 09 |
Lhasa – Gyantse via Yamdruk Tso |
Day 10 |
Gyantse – Sigatse: Visit Tashilhumpo |
Day 11 |
Sigatse to Xegar |
Day 12 |
Xegar to Nyalum |
Day 13 |
Nyalum to Kathmandu |
Day 14 |
Kathmandu Leisure |
Day 15 |
Trip concludes or commence additional tour. |
