Tibet Shoton Festival Tour
Tsedang-Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse-Lhasa.
Shoton Festival, also known as the Yoghurt Festival, begins on the 30th day of the sixth Tibetan month. The origin of the festival started from the 17th century when pilgrims served yoghurt to the monks who stopped for their summer retreat. Years later, Tibetan opera performances were added to the event to amuse monks in monasteries. During the festival, giant Thangkas of the Buddha are unveiled in Drepung Monastery while Tibetan opera troupes perform at Norbulingka. In 2007, the festival is marked between 12-18 Aug. Besides, this trip covers the highlights of Tsetang, Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive
Day 02: Tsetang-Lhasa
Day 03: Shoton Festival celebration
Day 04: Shoton Festival Celebration in Norbulingkha Palace and Lhasa
Day 05: Yangpacheng Hot Spring and Namtso Lake Excursion. (B)
Day 06: Lhasa-Gyantse . (13467ft, 160miles, 6 ½ hrs) (B):
Day 07: Gyantse-Shigatse (12,785ft, 57miles, 2 ½ hrs) (B ):
Day 08: Shigatse-Lhasa (186miles, 7 hrs) (B):
Day 09: Lhasa-Departure (B):
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