Nepal Florid treks(p.)ltd

•  Drink extra fluids. The mountain air is dry and cold and moisture is lost as you breathe. Evaporation of sweat may    occur unnoticed and result in dehydration.
•  Eat light, high-carbohydrate meals for more energy.
•  Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don't smoke.
•  Avoid sedatives.
•  Don't push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
•  Avoid catching cold before you entering Tibet.

• Do not take photograph the cultural sites without permission
• Always circumambulate Gompas and other religious sites clockwise, thus keeping shrines and chortens to your right.
• Do not touch or remove anything on an altar.
• Do not take photographs during a prayer meeting. At other times always ask permission to take photograph,   especially one using flash. The larger monasteries charge photography fees.
• Do not wear shorts or short skirts in a monastery.
• Take your hat off when you go into a chapel.
• Do not smoke in a monastery.
• Do not eat dog, donkey and horse meat in Tibet.
• Be aware that Tibetans often gesture with their lips to show a direction, so if a member of the opposite sex points at   you they are just showing you the direction where to go.

Lhasa
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The Capital is situated in a mountain-fringed valley on the north bank of the Kyichu River also called the Lhasa River in the central southern part of the region. At an elevation of 3,658m, (12,000 feet), the Lhasa city nicknamed as “Sunlight City”, is the highest city in the world. The city has many Buddhist monuments and was once the seat of the His Holiness Dalai Lama, therefore flocks of pilgrims have been making their pilgrimage to the city for centuries. More and more tourists from every corner of the world visit Tibet to explore this vibrant city of Lhasa and its mysterious culture heritage.

Shigatse
Shigatse, also called Xigatse which means "fertile land" stands at the junction of the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu River. It used to be the capital of Tsang and now is the capital of Shigatse prefecture. The 600-year-old city is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, who is one of the two prestigious spiritual leaders in Tibet and the abbot of the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

Samye Monastery
Located at the foot of Mt. Hepo Ri, on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River of Zharang County, Samye Monastery is about 38 kilometers from Tsedang. It's one of the main scenic spots of the state-level scenic area - the Yarlung River Scenic Area.

The construction of Samye Monastery began in 762 AD and was completed in 779 AD. It is the first monastery in Tibet featuring Buddhist, laws and monks, where the famous debate of the doctrines between ancient Indian Buddhism and inland Buddhism happened. The monastery is modeled on the Odantapuri Temple in Bihar, India. After several dynasties' extension, it now covers a large scale of more than 4,900 square meters.

Before "Utse" the Great Hall which combines Chinese, Tibetan and Indian architectural styles, there is a stone "stele", which was erected to honor Trisong Detsen's vow of his piety to Buddhism. In the monastery there is a pair of white marble statues, their shapes are simple and with a carving style of Tang Dynasty. They are the most precious remaining stone sculptures in the monastery. Besides, there is a rare bronze bell with ancient Tibetan script on it. According to the record, this is the first bell cast in Tibet.