U-Tsang
The U-Tsang region of Tibet includes the cities of Lhasa, Shigatse and Gyantse. The gateway city into the U-Tsang region is Lhasa.
Saka Dawa festival at Phuntsoling Monastery
The Phuntsoling Monastery [4010m]. Belonging to the Jonang Sect originally, this school of Tibetan Buddhism stands out for the importance it attaches to the Kalachakra Tantra and reached its maximum splendor in the time of the great master Jetsün Taranatha XVI-XVII. Upon his death, after founding several monasteries and spreading Buddhism in Mongolia, the V… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Festivals
Dungkar and Piyang ancient cave paintings
Dungkhar and Piyang are possibly the oldest caves and its painting in Ngari Region. Its extensive cave paintings were discovered in the early 1990s. It is located 40 Kms from the Guge Kingdom. The most popular wall painting is in the Mandala Cave. If you are visiting the Mount Kailash Region, it is highly recommended… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Shol Denpa Handicraft School in Lhasa
Visit to Shon Denpa Tibetan traditional handicraft school see and learn the extraordinary array of authentic Tibetan traditional and contemporary works of crafts and arts, like Tibetan traditional Thangka painting, fabrication of Buddhist statues, pottery wares and Tibetan calligraphy etc.
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Handicraft Sites
Samye Monastery
Samye monastery is the first Buddhist Monastery in Tibet. The monastery was built in the 8th Century by the Tibetan King Trisong Detsen with the help of Guru Rinpoche. The design of the monastery is based on Odantapur Temple in Bihar in India with a design representing the universe. The central building of the monastery… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Monasteries
Bainang Tibetan family visit
Visit a family in rural traditional Tibetan village to observe and experience an up close of the traditional lifestyle of the indigenous Tibetan farmers and taste locally made snacks.