his is a 4 day circuit trip that explores the enchanting and relatively untouched valleys north of Lhasa. During our trip we visit Terdrom Nunnery (4325 m) and medicinal hot springs; Drigung Monastery, the head of the Drigung school of Kargyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism; Reting Monastery (4070 m), one of the important Gelukpa Monasteries; and our trip culminates in Lhasa after exploring Namtso, the Sky Lake.

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.

Draksum La-tso or Basum Tso is 270 kms east of Lhasa and is located in the heart of scenic Kongpo, a heavily forested region unlike the barren landscape of much of Tibet. Draksum La-tso is considered to be the soul-lake of king Gesar. The area around Draksum La-tso abounds with secret caves and hermitages connected with Guru Rinpoche. Sangay Lingpa, the renowned 14th century Nyingmapa lama founded the idllic Tsosum Monastery on an island in the lake. We visit Samye Monastery in Tsethang and the Sangtokpelri or Lamaling, the mythical palace of Guru Rinpoche and the seat of the former Dudjom Rinpoche en route.