Tibet’s Top 20 travel experience

In this blog post, Tibet’s top 20 travel experience is as per the recommendation in the latest edition of Lonely planet Tibet edition 2015. We genuinely suggest every traveller at least the most out of limitation your tour itinerary gives. Before proceeding, WE would like to remind travellers to read my previous post about what travellers expect and the reality of Tibet tourism. Besides all the drawbacks, Tibet is still unique, and it’s worth travelling to Tibet once in some years.

Tibet’s Top 20, Mount Kailash. Travelling to this remote region is indeed a blessing. Billions of Buddhists and Hindus believe the region’s most popular Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake is the holiest pilgrims destination. During your visit, you will observe the religious rituals of the two most influential religions in Asia.

Hindu believes Mount Kailash is the realm of Lord Shiva and the four-sided pillar of the world. Manasarovar lake is also thought to have created my lord of the lords and creator of the universe, Bharman. Therefore, visiting once in a lifetime, circumambulating Mount Kailash and dripping in the Manasarovar lake erases all the sins of the lifetime.

Buddhists believe the mount Kailash is the resident of lord Dhamchok who represents supreme bliss.

The region is also the source of four principal rivers in Asia and drinking water for one-fourth of the world population.

The fascinating microcosm of Tibet. Barkhor is also the most popular destination in Lhasa. It’s always recommended for travellers to wander around the Barkhor Circuit. You will never know what you will come across. Follow the tide of Tibetan pilgrims circumambulating the circuit. Your smiling face will do wonders. It’s good to prepare some gifts from home for these strangers.

Many travellers end up being family visitors and then become friends. Just follow your heart with the echo of a rhythm of mantra recited by Tibetans. It will do wonders.

Tibet’s Top 20, Number three Jokhang temple. It lies in the heart of Barkhor Circuit. The seventh-century builds a Temple, the heart and soul of Tibetan Buddhism. Walk into the dark chamber, and a small chapel fills with the scent of incense and butter lamp illuminating the century-old statue of Buddha. Walk with some local devotees and observe the trance of devotions.

Observe every detail in the main chapel; the pillars are the Nepalese style. Look at the lions crafted on the side roof; you will see some human faces, snow lions. Find an extraordinary calmness beside the noise of prayers and mummer of Mantras and prayers.

Go to the rooftop for the spectacular view of Potala from a distance. And sometimes take for self-exploration, get lost in the temple, and you will surely come out different person after some minutes of 14-century experience.

The sight of Mount Everest from Tibet is one of the most popular reasons behind many travellers visiting Tibet. Mount Everest is more accessible from the Tibet side as there is a motorable road to the base camp. Whereas the Nepal side takes about a week of trekking.

The view is Majestic Everest with the combination with prayers flags of Rongbuk Monastery, or the tent Hostels is just breathtaking, and it will sure make you stop for a second look and don’t forget the glimpse of Sunshine over Everest.

Tibet’s Top 20, Saga Dawa Festival. The holiest month for all the Buddhists around the globe. Tibetan from the nearby towns and cities would gather in Lhasa city. to is the month; We dedicated to religious practice. Offers most popular traditions are going to pilgrimage to the holy site, Making the offering to the Higher realm and people who are little miss-fortunate then oneself and going for circumambulation.

Where ever you go to Tibet, you will see the religious practice and rituals. For example, if you are in Lhasa, do not forget to go for Barkhor kora in the evening. You will see thousands of people prostrating around the street.

If you are Buddhist or want to act generously, you can offer water and candy for these tried prostrators. In the morning, you can go for 8 Km Lingkor circumambulation.

The Lingkor circumambulation is the circumambulation around the fabulous city of Lhasa or the Tibetan quarter of Lhasa city. Or Traveling west to Kailash is also perfect.

This eighth-century built monastery is the first monastery in Tibet. The three-story building has got inspiration from Tibetan, Chinese and Indian Architect. The main temple is surrounded by the four different colours of stupa with an unusual shape.

The monastery is located in a semi-deserted area. Which is a bonus to the marvellous eighth-century building? If you are visiting the hermitage, please consider staying in town for a night exploring Chimpuk Hermit.

Tibet’s Top 20 Number seven, The Tibet Train Ride. The architecture wonders of the 20th Century on the surface of Tibet. Most delightful means to reach the Holy city of Lhasa. If you are travelling to Tibet by Train, do not forget to pull up your window for the beautiful view of Qinghai Lake on the left side. Give a doted yak and nomad tent on the highest plan in the world. As the altitude gradually increase, you may have to take oxygen supply at the 5072 Meter train station (The most top train Station in the world) in Tibet.

Two of the three biggest spiritual centres in Tibet. The visit to these two monasteries will give you a profound understanding of the monastic life of Tibetan monks. Visit Sera monastery in the afternoon to see the monks debating. Then, go for Kora of both monasteries to view the Lhasa city and the Lhasa Valley. Sit in Silent in the main chapel to observe the divination of pilgrims. Observe the architecture of the buildings and giant statues of Buddha.

Tibet’s Top 20 number nine, The Potala Palace. Soaring above the old Lhasa city, the grand Potala Palace is truly an architectural marvel of Tibetan Civilization. Visit the Palace is a must. The Traditional home for Tibetan rulers and Dalai Lamas. The Palace contains the tomb stupas of Dalai Lamas and chambers of Dalai Lamas. It is genuinely a concentrated spiritual and material wealth of Tibet.

The Yak butter tea is one of the must-try while in Tibet. Some prefer to call it the soup for the thickness of flavour. It is a favourite drink Tibetan; we drink it every morning. When we don’t drink this tea, we would feel we are not home. But please remember the Tibetan Yak butter tea is salty.

Tibet’s Top 20 number eleven, Gyantse Kumbum. This unique Tibetan Buddhist Stupa is one of a kind in the entire Himalayas. As you spiral around and up the snail shell shape structure, you will pass by the unique mural in the walls and gradually, you will get the medieval view of Gyantse town. Do not forget to explore the Ancient part of the Gyantse town.

Two hours drive east of Lhasa city brings you to the Ganden Monastery. The monastery lying on top of the amphitheatrical valley gives you a magnificent view of the Kichu River Valley. Doing Kora of a sanctuary provides you with an excellent experience of trekking at this high altitude.

The monastery is the principal monastery yellow head sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It also houses the Tomb stupa of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the yellow hat sect.

Tibet’s Top 20 number thirteen, Koras and Pilgrimage. Wherever you go in Tibet, you will find a local Tibet circumambulating the monastery, temples, city, Mountain and even entire lake (Holy lake like Namtso Lake). There will have a prayer wheel or Malas in their hand.

One of the few things we might find strange is; rubbing Back on the well polish stone at the path of Kora. Monks are giving predictions of the future for some alms—beautiful rock carving and paintings. You will find a different Ecosystem of devotion and loving-kindness. Sometimes you may get an invitation to join locals for tea or some eatables. Some lucky even get beautiful gifts from locals. If you want to explore the local life and be with local Tibet, go for Kora of Monasteries. Going for Kora in the morning gives you an excellent chance to take a great picture smile of devotions.

The tradition of prayer flags comes from the ancient shamanic religion of Tibet called Bon. As the wind blows on the flag, it is believed that it would bring prayers to print every corner of mother nature, and in return, it would bring us good luck.

Sometimes when you are crossing the pass, Your driver or guide might shout SO SO SO—the final act in making the full procedure of the wind horse ritual. Typically, we put the flag and burn for incense and throw some Tsampa (roasted barley flour ) in the Air. We would shout SO SO SO. Join your guide and driver and do SO SO SO. You can bring your prayer flags and put them on the passes. This would get lots of positive energy and good karma.

25 km detour from the Friendship highway brings you to the Sakya Monastery. The drive from the High way to the Sakya town itself is very impressive. Once at the Sakya town, it will make you feel like you are in a different Tibet. All grey walls with stripes. The monastery itself looks like a medieval fort kingdom. It has a high fence surrounding the sanctuary with the watchtowers on four corners. Once inside Main Chapel, the trunk size pillar, ancient relics, and a three-story collection of rare Tibet scripture will indeed bless you.

Do not forget to take a walk on the surrounding walls. It will surely bring you and your camera back to the medieval days.

250 km north of Lhasa brings you to Namtso Lake. The heavenly lake. Snow-capped mountains surround the lake with the deep blue colour of the water. Half of the lake is salty, and another half is fresh—the area where the tourist vehicle may become a little crowded with tourists. There is a hill where Tibetans go for Kora; little exploration could bring you to the side of the Mountain containing the traditional wall painting on stones.

Staying for a night at the lake is highly recommended. You can choose to camp for a night or stay in a local guesthouse (with inadequate facilities). In the early morning in the dusk, The sunshine over the lake is truly heavenly. Try to go for a Kora with the pilgrims.

The forgotten and abandoned kingdom in west Tibet. The domain was once very prosperous, and it enjoyed the great benefit of the silk route trade. The visit to the kingdom is much different from Lhasa and central Tibet. The kingdom also has a unique blend of Buddhist Art, which is very visible in your exploration. You will have an ancient cave town entirely for your inquiry.

These are the twin lake just by the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Situated 3850 Meters above sea level, surrounded by the chain of mountains and forest. The lakes have become a trendy destination for overlanders from China.

Ganden Samye Trek is the most popular trekking route in Tibet. You will be trekking between two famous monasteries. You will cross camps of nomads. Some beautiful Lakes, above 5000-meter pass and the Guru Rinpoche hermit.

Many popular travel websites and guidebooks consider this trekking as four days trekking, but I recommend you do it for five days. Plus, one day stay and experience the nomad life for a day.

This is the most popular tourist route in Tibet tourism. This overland journey takes you to the most beautiful villages in Tibet. Stunning view of Mount Everest and other mounts in Himalayan ranges, as you will drive west to drive into Nepal. You can visit the Everest base camp for an impression of majestic Mount Everest.

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