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Karnali Excursions provides an unforgettable trip to the ancient sacred domain of Lhasa , capitol of Tibet and former home of the Dalai Lamas and the greatest monasteries in Tibet , and across the dramatically beautiful plains, mountains and perfectly clear aquamarine lakes to the fascinating cities of Gyantse, Shigatse, and Tingri. Visitors typically spend several days in Lhasa, going through and around the magnificent Potala Palace which dominates the skyline for many miles and contains literally a thousand chambers, many of them containing jeweled sacred statues and precious Buddhist manuscripts, as well as visiting the major monasteries of Deraphung and Sera …,…with their sumptuous prayer halls and hundreds of maroon clad chanting monks.
The trip would not be complete without a meander around the Barkor and Jokhang temple, Lhasa’s famous marketplace where everything from Tibetan turquoise to Nike tennis shoes is available for the bargaining.
The smaller cities of Gyantse and Shigatse also offer historic monasteries and unique architecture, while Tingri gives an unforgettable sample of the warmth of Tibetan village life.
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