Shigatse is a prefecture-level city lying about 280 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. Home to many historical monuments and monasteries, this city also has one of the five airports in Tibet. Also nicknamed the Northern Gateway to Everest, you have to start from here to reach the Base Camp.
Shigatse is the granary of Tibet and an important cultural center of the nation. Home to many vital Buddhist Monasteries in Tibet, Pilgrims around the globe visit this city. People traveling from Lhasa to Gyantse have to get through here, so it is an important mid-point between them.
Translated as “The Fertile Land,” Shigatse has diverse yet mind-boggling landscapes and scenery. People who love to peek characteristic Tibetan lifestyle and culture also visit Shigatse. As a central point of most tours, people disperse from here to their other destinations.
This vibrant city provides visitors with a relaxing nature and facilitates them with Tibetan cuisine. Tibetan cuisine mostly consists of medicinal herbs for the betterment of your health. A perfect base to reach new heights in your journey, Shigatse is a perplexing Delight to your memories.
Major Attractions
Tashilhunpo Monastery (Traditional seat of Panchen Lamas)
Sakya Monastery
Rongbuk Monastery
Everest Base Camp
Mountain Vistas
