Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple is known as the spiritual heard of this sacred place. This was built during the mid-7th century and has been a witness to lot of important historic events. The intensely beautiful chapels, clouds of incense stick smoke, continuous hymns of religious prayers and monks worshipping is a sight which will leave you mesmerized.
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash, the origin of 4 major rivers in Asia and supposed home of Lord Shiva is a magnificent peak located in Tibet. It is a pilgrimage site for worshippers as well as mountaineers, because this place is a trekking ultimate for a lot of people. This Precious Jewel of Mountains, always covered in Snow is a hectic trek and you need to have the right kind of endurance and medical fitness to trek on it.
Everest Base Camp
The Mt. Everest peak is indeed an aspired summit for a lot of people but the Everest Base Camp in Tibet is also a dream destination for trekkers. Located at an altitude of 5200m, you can reach here by jeep of on foot. The village houses a lot of camps, and will also give you a sense of the local Tibetan festivals, culture and lifestyle, against the backdrop of some of the most magnificent mountains of the Himalayas.
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is an architectural wonder and the moment you see its glimpse, you will be stunned with the beauty it reflects. It is not a living monastery but a museum, which is actually a little depressing as it reflects the atrocities which Tibet faced and is a palace without the Dalai Lama living in it but still, this site is worth visiting once.
Nam-Tso Lake
This turquoise watered lake is a salt water lake at the foot of Byenchen Tanglha range and being at such a scenic spot at an altitude of 15,400 feet is truly a breathtaking experience. You can fill your soul with the beauty of the huge lake surrounded by blue skies and snow-clad mountains. This lake has been considered holy and sacred and hence, the aura around it is really different in a positive way.
Drepung Monastery
Constructed in the 15th century, the Drepung Monastery is one of the greatest monasteries in the world, which has been home to several Dalai Lamas. Located on a hillside, this is one of the least damaged holy shrines in Lhasa and has many of its heritage structures still intact. It still manages to reveal its true structure in the most authentic form and you should indeed visit this precious monument.
Samye Monastery
The Samye Monastery is the first Buddhist Monastery in Tibet and it is a complete adventure to go there because after driving till Lhasa, you have to take a ferry in order to cross the Tsangpo River and later get an open-air truck to reach Samye. You can also join a trek to reach here, which starts from the Ganden Monastery and witness the first and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Tibet.
Draksum-Tso Lake
This beautiful highland lake in Kongpo is encircled by sky-touching peaks clad with snow. This picturesque green lake has a lot of historical connections both related to Guru Rinpoche and King Gesar The Lake is known for a tiny island located in the middle of it and is home so several Nyingma nuns.
