This is regarded as one of the most preferred treks for the nature lovers as it offers some of the best views of the Himalayas and the alpine pastureland. Your close up encounter with the base of the second highest unclimbed mountain of the world- Mt Jhomulhari, is also a gravity of this trek. The trek commences with an acclimatization hike to Taktsang monastery and then in the days ahead takes you through some beatific places like Tshophu Lake (4380 meters) and Takhung La (4520 m). En route, you can enthusiastically relish the captivating views of Jichu Drake (6989m) and Tshrim Khang (6789m) as well. Taking you to some of the remote villages in the vicinity of Tibet, this trek caters the opportunity to get acquainted to the traditional life patterns of the nomadic yak herders and highland farmers.
Potal palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka (the summer palace), Sera Monastery, Drepung Monsastery, Nechung Monastery, Ganden Monastery (optional), Drak Yerba hermit, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse Monastery, Tashi Lhunpo monastery, Sakya monastery, Rongbuk monastery, Everest Base camp and Namtso Lake (optional)
The six day trek is the most popular trek in the country as it passes through a gorgeous natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while at the same time offering the opportunity to visit some ancient lhakhangs, dzongs and villages.
Tsechus or annual festivals where Buddhist teachings are enacted through mask dances. Festivals are week-long events, different variations of which take place in each district
