Xigatse (prefecture)

Xigatse prefecture (日喀则地区; Rìkāzé Dìqū) is in Central Tibet. It has numerous places of interest for tourists, and has good public transportation by Tibetan standards. Cities, Towns, & Villages Xigatse - the capital, and the only real city in the prefecture. Gyantse - the fourth largest city in Tibet. Home to a famous stupa. Dram - town located at Nepal border Drongpa Lhatse - a minor town with little tourist interest, but important as a transportation hub as it is final destination for all public transportation in the direction of Mount Kailash and Nepal. There are a few guest houses and several shops. Nyalam - site of 'Milarepa's cave'. Sakya - a large village with an important old monastery. Shelkar - launching point for the landrover trip to Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. Tingri - the closest town on the "highway" to Nepal and Mount Everest. It offers a wide, but simple choice of accommodation and is a good place to view Mount Everest. With camping equipment, it's also possible to trek to Everest back camp - a journey of about four days. Other destinations Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. A reserve spanning the foothills of the northern side of Mount Everest. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Nyalam Pelgyeling Monastery, 10 km north of the village of Nyalam. A monastery built around a cave where the enlightened yogi Milarepa (1040-1123) and his disciple Rechungpa spent many years in meditation. Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!