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Roof of the World!!!
Tibet
November 18-25
Nov 28-Dec 5
December 8-15/18-25
Dec 28-Jan 4(2025)
January 11-18(2025)
Jan 28-Feb 4(2025)
Feb 8-15(2025)
Feb 11-Jan 1(2025)
8 Days · 7 Nights
Tibet offers fabulous monasteries, breathtaking high-altitude walks, stunning views of the world’s highest mountains and one of the most likeable cultures you will ever encounter.
Bordering the world's top 10 tallest peaks, Tibet is truly the roof of the world. Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags hang everywhere and mysterious beautiful monasteries sit on snow mountains, beneath blue skies, beside crystal lakes. Visit Tibet's iconic landmarks, 1300-year old Lhasa and the Potala Palace.
DAY.1
NO.1
Gather in Lhasa
NO.2
Acclimate to the high altitude
DAY. 2
NO.1
Sera Monastery
NO.2
Tibetan cultural experience
DAY.3
NO.1
Potala Palace
NO.2
Jokhang Temple
NO.3
Barkhor Street
DAY.4
NO.1
Yamdrok Lake·Karola Glacier
NO.2
Shigatse
DAY.5
NO.1
Shegar·Rongbuk Monastery
NO.2
Mt. Everest Base Camp
DAY.6
NO.1
Tashilhunpo Monastery
DAY.7
NO.1
Yarlung Tsangpo·Sera Monastery
NO.2
Back to Lhasa
DAY.8
NO.1
Free time
NO.2
Back home
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ITINERARY
D1
Arrival in Lhasa
Day 1
Welcome to Tibet, the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism!
Arrive at Lhasa, where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Our tour guide will meet you at the hotel. You can take a flight or train from Shanghai to Lhasa.
After check in, the rest of the day is for you to acclimate to the high altitude and weather of Lhasa. Here is a chance you might suffer from symptoms of altitude sickness, including abnormal tiredness or headaches. If you need any help, let our guide know asap.If you feel good, feel free to explore this gorgeous ancient city on your own.
Enjoy some time in the square in front of the Potala Palace at night. It's a good chance to see more of the locals as they like to get together there at night.
D2
Sera Monastery · Tibetan cultural experience
Day 2
Morning
After breakfast, we will go visit Sera monastery.
Sera monastery is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in Lhasa. It stands at the base of Pubuchok mountain on the Northern side of Lhasa.
Sera is one of the 6 Great monasteries of Gelug, along with Drepung and Ganden in Lhasa, Tashi Lhunpo in Shigatse, and Labrang and Kumbum in Amdo, Eastern Tibet.
Sera received its name after the wild blooming flowers similar to roses that grow on the mountain behind the monastery ground.
Before the cultural revolution, more than 5,000 monks lived in Sera monastery. Even though only a few hundred monks live there now, it remains one of the most important monastic centers. The monastery complex includes a printing house and three colleges in addition to monks quarters.
Don’t linger too long at the bookstore and miss the main attraction at Sera Monastery: the debates. Between 3 and 5 pm (Mon-Fri), young monks can be found scattered in groups of two to four all throughout the courtyard practicing their philosophy through debating one another. It is an interesting form of debate, as the speaker makes each of his points with his whole body.
Afternoon
After lunch, we will visit Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Art Center.
This is the place where you can grab most exceptional form of art, painting, handicrafts and architecture of Tibet. You can try the painting, music, crafts or even the cooking style and cosine. Everything has the original Tibetan essence and it own charm.
D3
Potala Palace·Jokhang Temple·Barkhor Street
Day 3
Morning
After breakfast, start an incredible day of exploration in Lhasa city. The highlight of your Lhasa tour will come today which includes the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street
The grandiose Potala Palace will be the first site to discover.After more than 1300 years of historical changes, this colossal palace still dominates the skyline of Lhasa city. Known as the Dalai Lamas' Winter Palace, it houses countless treasures including eight Dalai Lamas' holy stupas. Climbing up the sacred steps to the Red Palace and White Palace you will explore their marvelous interiors full of exquisite Thangkas, numerous Buddha statues, vivid wall paintings, and other works of Buddhist art.
（The walls of the white palace taste sweet! This is due to the coating, which contains milk, honey, and white sugar, and these ingredients make the coating bright and stable）
Afternoon
After lunch, you will visit the holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet,which was built to commemorate the marriage of the the Tang princess Wencheng to King Songtsen Gampo, and houses a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess.As a spiritual center of Tibet, Jokhang Temple attracts hundreds of devoted pilgrims to worship there every day.You could follow their pace to see this centuries-old temple and appreciate the rare Buddhist statues.
The temple is surrounded by the Barkhor Street.It is essentially a pilgrim circuit that proceeds clockwise around the periphery of the Jokhang Temple. You can join faithful Tibetans in colorful attires walking the circle around Jokhang Temple.It is also a hive of market activity, an astounding pilgrim jamboree, and a wonderful introduction to Tibet.Take a stroll around Barkhor Street and see some Tibetan handicrafts.
D4
Yamdrok Lake·Karola Glacier·Shigatse
Day 4
Today you will be taken to the second largest city in Tibet Shigatse, while viewing the highlights along the road.
The drive from Lhasa to Yamdrok Yumtso takes around 2.5 hours. The journey winds through the Tibetan countryside, including traditional dwellings, mountains, and valleys, offering lots of picturesque scenery. As you progress into the mountains, the alpine views become even more breathtaking.
After we will arrive at the famous holy Yamdrok Lake. At an altitude of 4,441 meters, which is known as one of the "Three Holiest Lakes" in the world, and also one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet. The turquoise pure waters of the lake are overlooked by incredible snow-capped mountains. Peaceful Tibetan villages surround the lake shore in the neighboring flat valleys. Looking in the distance, you can see clearly yaks and sheep grazing on the grassland.
After this stop we will continue driving to the next destination - take a look at Karola Glacier which is famous for its approachability, brightness and grotesque shape.(If conditions permit, we can stop and take pictures)
After this visit, we will live in Tibetan Tents Camp at the foot of Mount Everest.Multiple people will live in a tent.Please note that the accommodations is very simple and basic.
D5
Shegar·Rongbuk Monastery·Mt. Everest Base Camp
Day 5
Today we will drive about 8 hours to the final destination - Mount Everest. While it seems to be a tough driving day, the plateau landscape along the road is breathtaking and will keep you entranced. The last main stop on the way to Everest is the wind-raked truck stop of Shegar , located at Km5133, about 12km before the turn-off to Everest.
When you reach Mt. Everest Base Camp, you'll see Mt. Everest right there in front of you. With a feeling of excitement and accomplishment, you'll find it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience;
Visit Rongbuk Monastery near the base(5,100 m), you will find all the effort of the trip swept away by the sight of the majestic peak of Everest rising in front of you. This is the world's highest monastery. Since it is only about 20 km from the peak of Mount Everest, you can appreciate the giant pyramid of the mountain from south, and can see the charming banner clouds in sunny days. Apart from that, Rongbuk Monastery is the best place to see the sunrise and sunset for its high location close to the Everest.
Apart from that. The monks and nuns living in this monastery are friendly and happy to talk with visitors.
Accommodation will be arranged close to Everest Base Camp
D6
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Day 6
Get up early to catch the beautiful sunrise over the stunning landscape around Everest.
Check out from the hotel and farewell to Mount Everest, and drive back to Shigatse along the coming way.
And then we will go to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet, which was built in 1447 during the Ming Dynasty by a disciple of Buddhism, Master Tsongkhapa. The monastery became the Buddhism center of Tsang region and has been the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, one of two most powerful leaders of Buddhists in Tibet. Tashilhunpo Monastery is surrounded by a 3000-meter-long wall and was constructed against the background of mountains facing to the sun.
This monastery has a deep breath of life. There are several small villages in this monastery — you will see local women sitting by the roadside and chatting, children running around, and sleepy dogs and cats lying on the ground and enjoying the sun.
Pay special attention to the boots that the monks wear in this monastery — you will notice a big difference!
D7
Yarlung Tsangpo·Sera Monastery
Day 7
After the breakfast, we will then leave Shigatse and drive about 6 hours back to Lhasa.But there is marvelous scenery on the way. You'll travel along the Yarlung Tsangpo(the longest river of Tibet and the highest major river in the world). You'll see plateau lakes, rivers, snowy mountains, and traditional Tibetan villages.
D8
Day 8
Today is free for you until your driver transfer you to catch your flight (or train) leaving Tibet.
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As we all know that ,There is a high chance that Tibet's travel permits get refused. But FCN has abundant experience and expertise, so we will try our best to provide good service for you. (In the past two phases of FCN Tibet trip, we have got permits for every foreign customer successfully.)
In order to get the permits more effectively, you should submit pictures of your passport and visa, and information about How and when to enter/leave Tibet at least 20 days before the tour. These informations will be checked by Tibet's departments.
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At 12,139 feet above sea level, Potala is the highest palace in the world. The 1,300-year-old structure was originally built as a gesture of love, commissioned by Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo for his marriage to Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. Eventually monks came to rule Tibet and the palace was expanded and converted into the winter residence for the Dalai Lama. But when the Dalai Lama was exiled to India in 1959, the Chinese government took over and made the grounds into a museum.
Still, the Potala Palace remains an iconic part of the region and a mecca for Buddhists around the world. The name Potala is a nod to a sacred mountain in India, where the Buddha of compassion is said to dwell. Year-round, thousands of religious pilgrims circle the perimeter of the palace with prayer wheels and beads to ask for blessing. Many have traveled thousands of miles by foot just to pay their respects.
With more than a thousand rooms, 10,000 painted scrolls, 698 murals, and thousands of exquisite statues made from precious alloys and jewels, the structure has become one of the most famous spiritual sanctums in the world. Inside are the tombs of eight Dalai Lamas, hundreds of sacred Buddhist scrolls, and numerous shrines. Butter lamps light the hallways and watchful monks are stationed in nearly every public room to ensure that decorum is maintained.
The building is divided into two sections—the Red Palace and the White Palace. The former serves as the religious section and the latter as the administrative area. They are literally colored red and white; a fresh coat of paint made up of milk, honey, and sugar is applied every autumn.
The Potala Palace was named a World Heritage site in 1994 by UNESCO, and the neighboring Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka and were added on as extensions in 2000 and 2001, respectively. The Jokhang Temple is considered the most sacred temple in Tibet and the Norbulingka was the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama. All three structures are outstanding embodiments of Tibetan culture and despite waves of natural and human-induced damage, they are international icons that have remained spiritually relevant and intact over the centuries.
HOW TO VISIT
All visitors must visit the Potala Palace with a tour group. Groups are allocated an hour inside the premises and photos are not allowed. While the palace and its adjacent temples are very much tourist attractions, many of the guests are Tibetan pilgrims who have come to the sacred sites to pray.
Everyone who goes there takes a photo with the stone tablet that is engraved with “MT. QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP” to prove that they have been there.
When you reach Mt. Everest Base Camp, you'll see Mt. Everest right there in front of you. With a feeling of excitement and accomplishment, you'll find it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience;
The Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), was characterized by economic prosperity and great progress in politics. During this time, China was considered the cultural and political center of the world. King Songtsem Gampo (617 – 650, the 33rd king of Tibet) was the leader of the Tubo (or Tibetan) Kingdom. He actively promoted Buddhism in that region and under his reign, Tibet achieved great progress in social innovation and realized the integration for the first time. In order to promote friendly relationships with the neighboring countries, he successively married Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal and Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty. When the two wives arrived there, each brought a statue of Jowo Sakyamuni. During this time, most people lived in tents and there were few palaces. To house the Buddha brought by Princess Wen Cheng, King Songtsem Gampo constructed the Little Jokhang. Jealous of her, Princess Burikuti asked Gampo to build a Jokhang for her as well. Therefore, in 647 the giant complex was built.
Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors.
It's said that in 647, the first Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo (617 - 650) built the Jokhang Temple. Due to its magnificence, it quickly attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims. As a result, a trodden path appeared. That is the origin of Barkhor Street. Today even still many pilgrims hold the prayer wheels to walk clockwise there from dawn to dark. Also you can see some pilgrims walking or progressing body-lengths by body-lengths along Barkhor Street. Even some of them are teenagers or have experienced thousands of miles' walk to reach this sacred place. The way they express their piety could make you understand the holiness of religion.
For visitors, Barkhor Street is a magical place showing the original outlook of Lhasa. It was paved by hand-polished stone boards. Though it is not broad, it accommodates thousands of tourists every day. Varied shops stand on its both sides and thousands of floating stands are on every corner. Most of them offer the prayer wheels, long-sleeve 'chuba' (the Tibetan people's traditional clothes), Tibetan knives and some religious articles for sale. Furthermore, some shops sell 'Thangka' (the Tibetan scroll painting), which is a unique art of Tibet with the themes of religion, history, literature, science and customs. Surprisingly, there are some articles from India and Nepal in this street as well.
The holy Yamdrok Yumtso Lake lies to the south of Yarlong Tsangpo River in the Shannan Region of Tibet. It is one of three holy lakes in Tibet. As the largest freshwater lake at the south foot of the Himalayas with an area of about 638 square kilometers (about 246 square miles), it is in a length of 130 kilometers (about 81 miles) and a width of 70 kilometers (about 43 miles). Its surface is about 4,441 meters (about 14,570 feet) above the sea level. It is quite deep as the average depth is about 20-40 meters (about 11-22 fathoms) and the deepest point is almost 60 meters (about 33 fathoms) below the surface.
The Yamdrok Yumtso Lake has some beautiful and vivid names like Coral Lake or Green Jade Lake. The former name is derived from its irregular shape, as the lake has many short streams winding into the nearby mountains and it appears much like the coral. The latter name implies its beautiful appearance for pure clean water there is as smooth as the surface of fine jade. Lying under the sunshine, the peaceful water seems like a bright mirror. The reflection of sunshine in different depths lends the lake gorgeous and mysterious colors. Overlooked from the nearby high mountain, one could see the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, like a holy sapphire, set in the group of mountains. In the lake, are dotted several small islands. On the islands, fertile grasses and groups of wild birds betray peaceful but vigorous natural scenery. Embraced by the uninterrupted snow-capped mountains and lying under the clear blue sky, the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake appears very holy and evokes solemnity.
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake is also said to be the female Guardian of Buddhism in Tibet. People here believe that it will bless and protect them. Every year, many devotional followers in Tibet or from other places would come here for pilgrimage. Some of them start on foot and give one prostration every three steps even from hundreds of kilometers away. All of these visitors bring much mystery and dignity to the charming holy Yamdrok Yumtso Lake.
Built between 1418 and 1425, the Palkhor Monastery is an interesting religious center where multiple sects of Tibetan Buddhism coexist. The complex of structures includes the Tsuklakhang Monastery, the main temple, and its Kumbum Stupa, believed to be the largest of its kind in Tibet. The monastery is unique and has a relaxed atmosphere.
The main temple has three floors and many well-preserved murals and images that date back to the 15th century. While the main temple is beautiful, the most striking architecture in the monastery is the Kumbum, a 32 m (105 ft) high, nine-floor stupa with 108 gates and 76 chapels. Visitors can climb to the top of the stupa for a nice view of Gyantse Dzong and the old city. The 100,000 Buddhist statues and thousands of murals housed in the chapels are interesting to look at as well.
Lying on a historic trade route between India and Tibet, Gyantse (རྒྱལ་རྩེ་; 江孜; Jiāngzī) has long been a crucial link for traders and pilgrims journeying across the Himalaya. It was once considered Tibet’s third city, behind Lhasa and Shigatse, but in recent decades has been eclipsed by fast-growing towns such as Bayi and Tsetang. Perhaps that’s a good thing, as Gyantse has managed to hang onto its small-town charm and laid-back atmosphere.
History
A Nyingmapa Lama founded Rongbuk Monastery in 1899. The monastery is built in the area that was originally used by communities of monks and hermits for meditation about 400 years ago. This is evident in the several hermitage meditation caves that dot the cliff walls all around monastery complex and the paths leading to the valley.
In the past, the monastery served as a regular meeting place for Buddhist teachings and was particularly active at certain times of the year. Even today, it remains a site for special Buddhist ceremonies where devoted pilgrims from as faraway as Nepal and Mongolia come to pay votive offerings and watch lamas play operas.
Impression on Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest monastery in Shigatse, the center of religion, politics and culture in Tsang region and the seat of Panchen Lama. Tashilhunpo Monastery and three major monasteries (Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery) in Lhasa are referred as Four Greatest Monasteries of Tibetan Gelugpa Sects. Combined with Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai and Labrang Monastery in Gansu, they become the Six Greatest Monasteries.
Occupying an area of 150,000 square meters, Tashilhunpo Monastery is surrounded by 3000-meter-long wall. The whole monastery was constructed against the background of mountain, facing to the sun. There are 58 sutra chapels and about 3600 rooms. In Tashilhunpo Monastery, you can see many erected buildings with golden glazed tiles, interlaced red walls and white walls and Thangka Exhibit Platform. You can also meet these pilgrims from afar.
History of Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery was originally founded in 1447 by Gendun Drup who was one disciple of Tsongkhapa – the founder of Gelugpa Sect and recognized as first Dalai Lama after his Death. He employed skilled craftsmen from Tibet Nepal to make statues of Buddha financed by Tibetan Nobles. In 1459, Tashilhunpo Monastery began to take shape and enjoyed several Buddhist palaces, statues of Buddha and hundreds of Lamas. In 1601, the fourth Panchen Lama took charge and preached to raise funds to expand this monastery. Because of his elaboration, Tashilhunpo Monastery got the equal status of three major monasteries in Lhasa. From the fourth Panchen Lama, it became the seat of Panchen Lama. Nowadays, the 11th Panchen Lama lives and met the followers and visitors in Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Features of Tashilhunpo Monastery
In sacred Tashilhunpo Monastery, you’ll have a grand view of buildings with Tibetan style, statues of Buddha and precious art and culture relics, and you will also have a culture encounter to feel the melting devotion.
Located at the foot of Tatipu Hill in the northern suburb of Lhasa City, Sera Monastery is one of three famous monasteries in the city along with the Drepung Monastery and the Ganden Monastery. It is dedicated to the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Sect, a branch of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsong Khapa. Jamchen Chojey, one of Tsong Khapa's disciples built it in 1419 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The monastery was named Sera which means wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when it was built.
The monastery is magnificent and covers an area of 114,946 square meters (28 acres). Its main buildings are the Coqen Hall, Zhacang (college) and Kamcun (dormitory). Scriptures written in gold powder, fine statues, scent cloth and unparalleled murals can be found in these halls. Colorful debates on Buddhist doctrines are held here and these employ a style distinctive from those at Lhasa's other famous monasteries.
As the religious activity center of both monks and followers of the Yellow Hat Sect (also named Gelugpa Sect, a branch of Tibetan Buddhism), the Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Monastery) is located in Huangzhong County, Qinghai Province, 25 kilometers (about 16 miles) away from the capital city of Qinghai Province - Xining.
In order to commemorate Tsong Khapa (1357-1419), founder of the Yellow Hat Sect, the Kumbum Monastery was built in 1577 more than 150 years after his death. Now it is considered a sacred place in China.
In the Tibetan language, Kumbum Monastery is called 'gongben', which means '10,000 figures of Buddha'. During its long 400 years of history, it has gradually become a place of interest for its distinct ethnic color and native style. The whole area covers more than 144 thousand square meters (about 36 acres) with mountains surrounding it. It has 9,300 rooms and 52 halls. Just judging from these figures, you can imagine what a splendid place it is. The Kumbum Monastery is a group of fine buildings in a combination of both the Han and Tibetan styles of architecture on the mountain slopes. It has lofty temples and halls rising one upon another. The palace buildings, Buddhist halls, sleeping quarters, as well as the courtyards echo each other and thus enhance the beauty of the whole area.
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Tibet Dining
Tibetan cuisine includes the culinary traditions and practices and its peoples. The cuisine reflects the Tibetan landscape of mountains and plateaus and includes influences from neighbors (including India and Nepal where many Tibetans abide). It is known for its use of noodles, goat, yak, mutton, dumplings, cheese (often from yak or goat milk), butter, yogurt (also from animals adapted to the Tibetan climate), and soups. Vegetarianism has been debated by religious practitioners since the 11th century but is not prevalent due to the difficulty of growing vegetables, and cultural traditions promoting consumption of meat.
The most important crop is barley. Flour milled from roasted barley, called tsampa, is the staple food of Tibet, as well as Sha phaley (meat and cabbage in bread). Balep is Tibetan bread eaten for breakfast and lunch. Various other types of balep bread and fried pies are consumed. Thukpa is a dinner staple consisting of vegetables, meat ,and noodles of various shapes in broth. Tibetan cuisine is traditionally served with bamboo chopsticks, in contrast to other Himalayan cuisines, which are eaten by hand. Mustard seeds are cultivated and feature heavily in its cuisine.
Tsampa
Tsampa is the most consumed food among the locals of Tibet. It is made out of roasted barley flour and butter tea. It is a staple enjoyed by pretty much everyone. It requires minimal utensils, few ingredients, and very little time to make. The most common way to eat Tsampa is by mixing it with butter tea in a bowl and forming it into small oval balls.
Tibetan momo
Momos are Tibetan dumplings. The most common fillings are yak meat, vegetables, potatoes, and farm cheese.
Momos are usually steamed, and only sometimes fried. The shapes are versatile, but momos are a must-try when you are in Tibet!
Balep
Balep is a kind of bread that is usually consumed for breakfast and lunch. There are different regional varieties of the dish like Amdo balep (basic round bread), sha balep (fried meat pies), numtrak balep (deep-fried bread), and shamey balep (fried vegetable pies). It is made out of barley, wheat, or flour.
Tibetan noodles
Tibetan noodles can be served with soup or fried. When you order Tibetan noodles in a tea house or a restaurant, they will be served with soup, and either with some vegetables or meat.
Traditionally, in winter Tibetans eat handmade noodles (Bak-thuk and Thin-thuk). The dish is more heavy and hearty than regular noodles. On the tables, you will find chili sauce that everyone adds to their meal.
Butter tea
For most foreigners, butter tea tastes more like soup than tea. To prepare the butter tea, Tibetans blend butter (it is not melted) and mix it with black tea. It warms you up fast and gives you a boost of energy. Tibetans often have it with tsampa or with boiled potatoes as a snack between meals.
Butter tea had another unexpected benefit. It protects the lips of Tibetans. Because of Tibet’s high altitude, the air here is thin and dry. The air can dry lips very fast. Drinking butter tea is a remedy that all Tibetans enjoy every day.
Yak meat
Yaks are some of the most unique animals in the Tibetan Plateau. You will see domestic yaks in rural Tibet against a backdrop of mountains, plains and lakes. These heavily built animals have a sturdy frame, sturdy legs, and are the best transportation options for your bulky items in the mountainous Tibetan terrain.
Yak meat is one of the traditional meats Tibetans eat. Male yaks weigh 350 to 580 kg, and provide a substantial amount of meat. Yak meat is similar to beef in taste, but has its differences. It is a naturally lean, high protein meat with a great balance of fatty acids that is tender and delicious.
Tibetan yogurt
Tibetan yogurt (locally known as “sho”) is different from your typical yogurt. It is made from yak milk, not cow milk. For thousands of years, the nomadic ancestors of Tibetans have been making and eating yogurt from milk from their herds of yak and dri (female yak).
Yak meat has a high butter fat content compared to cow milk, so Tibetan yogurt is much creamier than typical cow yogurt. Its flavor is strong, so some add sugar to it!
In Tibet, yogurt is also much more popular compared to other countries. It is available in every establishment. Tibetans enjoy it with brown sugar, with warm steamed rice and sugar (shom-dae), with garlic, chili powder and salt (sho-siben), boiled wild sweet potato root called droma (sho-droma) and with tsampa dough.
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