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Gaden monastery in Tibet

Gaden monastery in Tibet is one of the largest Tibetan Geluk sect monasteries, it is perfect spot for spiritual exploration

Founder
Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa
Elevation
3800 m
Built
1409

Main Attraction

The Golden Buddha Statue of Je Tsongkhapa

Brief History

Gaden Monastery was established in 1409 by the founder of the Gelug Sect, Master Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakhpa, holds the distinction of being the first Gelug Sect monastery in Tibet. It is perched atop Wangbur mountain.

Among the three major Gelug sect monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism, namely Drepung, Sera, and Gaden Monastery, Gaden Monastery stands as a prominent spiritual symbol. The highest degree holders of Tibetan Buddhist scholars are named after this monastery as Gaden Tripa, who serves as the abbot.

Visitor Experience

A visit to Gaden Monastery presents an outstanding option for a Tibet tour. Often, a spiritual journey to Gaden Monastery is paired with a short excursion to Drak Yerpa Monastery in the afternoon.

This one-day spiritual adventure will enhance your understanding of religious experiences within Tibetan Buddhism and the cultural diversity it encompasses.

Plan Your Visit: For further details regarding this spiritual attraction and other Tibet tour-related information, feel free to reach out to us at  info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our expert tour operators will address all your inquiries with their extensive knowledge.

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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