In august when when the summer is at its height the annual opera performances of the Shodon(yogurts Banquets) take place in the Norbu Linka Palace(the summer palace of Dalai lama) in Lhasa.As day breaks over the mountain top while filmy mists still linger upon the popular trees, people are ready and waiting outside the brass studded gate of the Norbu Linkha. As the great gate swing open the crowd surges in, women in their sleeveless tunics man in their long boots and skipping children .Once the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama the jewel park high surrounding wall used to Keep the common folk out and the meadows, ponds, rockeries and pavilion with in the park were only thrown open to all during the Shodon when everyone gathered in the park to enjoy performances of Tibetan opera. Time has passed and now the Norbu Linkha has become the jewels of fifth people open for the enjoyment of every one. Traditionally monks are required to remain sequestered in their Monasteries for the ascetic practice of Buddhism. People from their families prepare sour milk for them to drink while dancing following in their period of confinement. During this period a large and portrait of Buddha Thankka display in the ceremony.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 /Aug 06 : Fly to Gonggar Airport from Kathmandu/ Chengdu China / Bangkok via Chengdu/ Beijing/Shanghai/ Guanghou, Meet at Airport and transfer to Lhasa. O/n Hotel.

Day 02 /Aug 07 : Sight seeing tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tibetan Medical Center and Barkhor Bazaar. O/n Hotel.

Day 03 /Aug 08 : Visit the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Huge Thanka will be displayed with the Tibetan Monks praying and Chanting, on the occasion of Shodon Festival.

Day 04 /Aug 09 : The grand opera at the Norbhulingkha Palace begins, observe the opera and the Tibet Museum at the Norbhulinkha.

Day 05/Aug 10 : Drive to Shigatse through Northern Highway, After check in Hotel sight free O/n Hotel.

Day 06 : Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and Tibetan Free Market, drive to Gyantse en route visiting Shalu Monastery , two hrs drive, in Gyantse we visit Khumbum Stupa, Phalkhor Monastery, O/n Hotel.

Day 07 : Drive to Lhasa/ Tsedang crossing two high passes above 5000 Meters via Lake Yamdruktso, If you decide to Tsedang we will quickly visit Samey Monastery enroute.

Day 08 : Transfer to Airport to fly yours own destination.

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Cost Includes :
Accommodation on twin sharing BB Basis, Sight seeing Tours, Monastery entrance fees, English Speaking Tibetan Guide, Private ground Transfer, Travel Permit, Tibet China Fees.

Cost Excludes :
Airfare Kathmandu -Lhasa-Kathmandu and other part from China, , Travel insurance, Lunch & Dinner staff tipping.