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Drepung Monastery

A Pillar of Tibetan Buddhist Heritage

Founder
Jamyang Choegyal
Elevation
3800 m
Built
1416 (15th century)

Main Attraction

The Chapel of Future Buddha

About Drepung Monastery

Drepung Monastery is one of the largest and most significant monasteries in Tibet. It is located at the foot of Mount Gephel。 The monastery has a long history and was an important religious and cultural center in Tibetan Buddhism.

Brief History

It was founded by Jamyang Choegyal, a prominent figure in Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery has served as a place for religious study and practice for generations of monks. It plays a crucial role in the inheritance and dissemination of Tibetan Buddhist teachings and culture.

The monastery houses many precious cultural relics and magnificent architectures. Among them, The Chapel of Future Buddha is one of the remarkable attractions of the monastery and it attracts numerous pilgrims and visitors from all over the world. The visitors will  experience the profound religious atmosphere and unique cultural charm. It is an important part of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Tibet.

Festival – Shoton (Yogurt Festival)

The Shoton Festival is a significant and traditional cultural and religious festival in Tibet. People in the Tibet Autonomous Region celebrate this festival. It usually takes place at the end end of the sixth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. 

The festival typically commences with the display of precious Thangkas in renowned monasteries like Drepung and Sera. Then, locals  gather in Norbu Lingkha, the summer palace of Dalai Lama and they spend the day with their families and friends, having picnics and relishing the wonderful performances of Tibetan Opera which is an essential part of the festival. The festival lasts for about seven days. During that period people share happiness and celebrate their unique cultural traditions. This is a master show piece of rich and vibrant cultural heritage of Tibet.

Visitor Experience

Visiting Tibet during the Shodun festival is a great opportunity to experience the unique cultural diversity and spiritual practice by locals.

Exploring Tibet during the Shoton Festival presents a remarkable chance to immerse oneself in the extraordinary cultural multiplicity and profound spiritual pursuits of the local inhabitants. Tibet.

Plan Your Visit: Experience Tibet during the Shoton Festival for a unique cultural journey.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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