Tibet Culture Tour

Authentic Nepal Trek an adventure Travel begins in Lhasa, the ancient capital of Tibet. We will stay at the Mandala Hotel in the spiritual center of Lhasa, the Jolkhang temple and Barkhor Bazzar. Built from a dream by the sixth century Dharma King Songtsen Gampo, an emanation of Avolokitishvara, it houses Tibet's most famous statue the Jowo. The Jowo is one of only three statues that was made during the Buddha Shakyamuni's lifetime and was brought to Lhasa by the Chinese Princess Wencheng, an emanation of Tara. Above her head in the Jolkhang is actually a (rangjun) self emanating image of Tara. It is an extremely active temple with pilgrims from all over prostrating and circumambulating the Barkhor Bazzar. more.....