Excursions to Lake Lhamo Latso
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|
Country:
Tibet |
| Description |
Lhamoe
Latso
lies
115
kms
to
the
north-east
of
Tsetang
and
is
one
of
the
most
important
pilgrimages
destinations
in
Central
Tibet.
The
Dalai
Lamas
have
traditionally
made
visits
to
this
lake
at
least
once
in
their
life
to
make
offerings
to
Makzorma,
and
to
seek
visions
in
the
water
for
insight
into
the
of
the
country.
After
the
death
of
a
Dalai
Lama,
the
Tibetan
regent
would
journey
to
Lhamoe
La-tso
seeking
clues
from
the
oracle
lake
for
finding
the
next
Dalai
Lama.
We
also
explore
Yarlung
Tsangpo
Valley,
the
cradle
of
Tibetan
civilization
and
visit
to
the
Samye
Monastery
and
Yumbulkhang. |
| Itinerary |
Day
1:
LHASA-CHOKORGYAL
Drive
via
Tsedang
&
Gyatsa
to
Chokorgyal,
the
gateway
to
Lhamo
La-tso.
Over-night
stay
in
a
comfortable
Guest
House.
Day
2:
CHOKORGYAL-LHAMO
LATSO
We
walk
for
approximately
3
hours
to
the
pass
overlooking
the
Lhamo
Latso
lake.
The
pass
is
known
as
`Shugtri'
(throne)
for
the
Dalai
Lamas
and
from
here
pilgrims
observe
visions
in
the
lake
below.
Over-night
stay
in
a
tent.
Day
3:
LHAMO
LATSO-CHOKORGYAL-TSEDANG
It
is
approximately
3
hours
walk
back
to
Chokorgyal
&
from
here
we
drive
to
Tsedang.
Over-night
stay
in
a
Hotel.
Day
4:
SAMYE
-LHASA
After
visiting
Samye
monastery
we
drive
to
Lhasa.
|
| Departure |
| Lhasa,
Tibet |
 |
| Included |
|
Entrance
fees
and
permits.
All
excursions
and
activities
Accommodation
on
sharing
basis
in
hotels
/
tents.
Transportation
via
4x
wheel
drive
vehicles.
Tibetan
guide.
|
| Departure
Dates |
| any
day
April
-
Oct.
|
|
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