Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Photography Loop for Central Tibet



Tibet, land of mysteries. There’re great valleys crouching beneath snow laden mountains, lakes mirroring blankets of snow, majestic Buddhist edifices, which make Tibet a “paradise” for photographers. After full exploration in Lhasa city,

11 Days Tibet Photography Tour

Standing at the roof of the world, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau creates a unique Tibetan nationality due to its unique natural conditions. Their unique religious beliefs help to create splendid Tibetan culture center around Tibetan Buddhism. Either stunning natural landscape or profound & unique religious culture is a fatal attraction for any photographers. This is a classic photography tour with high accessibility, covering Lhasa, Shigatse and other towns center around human landscapes; Yamdrok lake, Namtso lake and other well-known holy lakes in Tibet; and the highest peak in the word – Mt. Everest. The highlights and attractions in this tour are highly representative.

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Max Altitude: 5,200 meters
  • Customizable private tour with private guide & vehicle

Monday, October 13, 2014

Highlights in Central Tibet



  1. Soak up the fabulous location and spectacular circular complex of Samye, Tibet’s first monastery.
  2. Hike the Yarlang Valley, including the iconic Yumbulagang-the first building in Tibet-and the ruins of Rechung-puk.
  3. Overnight at one of central Tibet’s peaceful monasteries-either beside the sand dunes of Dorje Drak, beneath the juniper-clad hills of Reting or at the vibrant monastic centre of Mindroling.
  4. Soak your worries away in the picture-perfect hot springs of Tidrum Nunnery.
  5. Squeeze, drag and giggle yourself silly through the sacred cave complexes of Drak Yangdzong, an adventurous overnight pilgrim destination.
  6. Get a taste of the northern Changtang at the turquoise waters, snowy peaks and nomads’ tents of stunning high-altitude.
    Info. from Tibettravel.org