Sera Monastery is one of the three great Gelugpa university monasteries in Tibet (The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery). The monastery was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey of Sakya Yeshe, a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Sitting at the foot of Tatipu Hill in the northern suburb of Lhasa, it is especially famous for the unique Buddhist activity “Monk Debate” that takes place in the afternoon. Between 3pm and 5pm from Monday to Saturday, the monks gather together and challenge each other on matters of philosophy. It is one of the most extraordinary sights you can expect among all your Tibetan monastery visits.

Our unique 1 Day Sera Monastery Hiking Tour is an especially interesting opportunity to combine outdoor adventure with Tibetan Buddhism sightseeing. You will enjoy a day of intermediate level mountain hiking in the northern suburb of Lhasa. You will also spend time touring Sera Monastery and observing a monk debate session. Take this tour and you will find out there is so much fun you can have in Lhasa Tibet!

Sera Monastery Hiking Tour Highlights:

• Hike Sera Mountain and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Lhasa and its surroundings
• Visit Sera Monastery and observe monk debate session