Lhasa City The City of Wonders!
Lhasa city the city of wonders is the capital of the autonomous region of Tibet. This prefecture-level city is one among the main administration city in that region. It is split into three partly urban districts and five rural counties. The 3 districts include Doilungdêqên District, Dagzê District and Chengguan District. In Tibetan name, it translates to “The Land of Gods”. It is located on the north side of the river banks of Lhasa and you can find people of 31 nationalities here. Tibetans make up 87% of the total population of the entire city. Lhasa city is the center of cultural, political religious and economic activities in Tibet and the city is also referred to as “The City of Sunshine”.
The best time to visit Lhasa
May to October is the best time to visit Lhasa City. during this time, the weather is mild. You can plan a Tibet tour, then you should spend 2 or 3 days in Lhasa city. If you want to enjoy mountainside monasteries, lake scenery, and short trekking around Lhasa, then you should plan a trip for a week. You should add the city to your list, even when you take a Nepal Tour. The must visit place in the city are Jokhang temple and Potala palace and so don’t forget visiting both these places. Both these places are an embodiment of Tibet and Lhasa.
The history of Lhasa City
The history of the Lhasa city began when Songtsen Gampo, Tibetan King who conquered the tribes and then united Tibet, changed the capital to Lhasa from Yarlung and also established the Tubo Regime in the 7th century AD. Buddhism spread widely across the city in the 11th century and then grew to be the prominent center where many learned monks came to preach the religion. With Patola Palace at the center and Norbulingkha Palace and Barkhor Street on either side, the ancient city of Lhasa was formed. Over the years, it has grown to become the most mysterious and charming in China.
The climate of Lhasa City
The Lhasa Valley is situated at the same altitude to that of the Southern United States. It is also much cooler than that of the Southern United States. The summers are warm in the central valley regions and the temperature is above freezing even during sunny days in winter or the coldest months. It has a semi-arid monsoon and the southern regions are warm and the northern regions are cool.
If you are interested to travel Lhasa City The City of Wonders, you may find tour packages on iYatra website .
Journey will be start from Toronto Pearson International Airport
