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1. Potala Palace (Budala Gong)
Commissioned by Dalai Lama V (17th c.), the Potala was built around the fortress of King Songtsen Gampo, which had stood on Mount Mapori for a...
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2. Jokhang Temple (Dazhao Si)
To fully explore Tibet's spiritual heart, visit this temple twice. From 8am, pilgrims line up to enter the Jokhang. You'll have no trouble singling...
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3. Samye Monastery (Sangye Si)
About 39km (24 miles) west of Tsetang, on the northern banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra River), stands Tibet's first monastery (late 8th...
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4. Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
Founded in 1416 by Tsongkapa's disciple Jamyang Choeje, Drepung was once Tibet's largest and most influential monastery, with over 10,000 monks,...
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5. Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) Expedition Spring 2011
- The Nangpa La is the key to an historic trading route still used illicitly today to bring wood from the Khumbu forests of Nepal to build houses... read more
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6. Mt. Shishapangma(8012m) Expedition
- Shishapangma is one of the lovely mountain of Tibet, which lies in its Autonomous Region of the Peoples Republic of China. Only very few people... read more
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7. Zhangmu-Lhasa tour
- our most popular package tour Nepal and Lhasa by overland. It offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people.... read more
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8. Saga Dawa Festival Mount Kailash 27 May 2010 (at Tarboche)
- This is the story about one of the most impressive moments we have ever witnessed anywhere. "Saga Dawa is an important Tibetan Buddhist festival,... read more
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9. Mt. Everest 8,848m Tibet Expedition Spring 2011
- Expedition begins when you arrive to Kathmandu where you meet the staff of our company in the airport and transfer you to hotel. Next day, we have... read more
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10. TRANSPORTATION
- We use the best 4WD Land cruisers (Toyota 4500) for the overland drive across the Tibetan highland. These vehicles are extremely sturdy, spacious... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Lhasa. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
