Shambhala Serai is a showcase model of Geo-tourism, Its Himalayan Heritage hotels offer an unforgettable life experience to Guest. They experience unique luxury while they stay helps in preserving ethnic heritage, culture, Environment and directly benefitting the local community.
Shambhala Serai has Three in Tibet. Each heritage hotels are the loving restoration of a Historical building and are located at holy sites. Each restoration is done by a team of Tibetan Artisan craftsmen. All the fixture and decoration including; Bedsheets, Pillowcase, Lanterns use in the hotels are works of Local Tibetan women and disable artisan under the micro-finance programs by Shambhala.
Tibetan Artisan revival program was undertake by Shambhala to rejuvenate traditional natural dyeing and weaving technique results in Tiger rugs featured at the hotels. The Hotels are truly the reflection of the community effort in the preservation of their local tradition and culture.
Following at the Hotels Under Shambhala Serai
House of Shambhala
House of Shambhala is nestle in the maze alleyways of east Barkhor. This boutique guesthouse is aspire by the romances of a by-gone ear and Lhasa luxury. This thoroughly restored three-story courtyard was the residence of a general, and the general’s notorious poetic son. Even now, local pilgrims continue to visit the inner courtyard shrine. You can relax in the tent on Terrace, dine on the Cuisine from different part of the Himalayas and taste Lhasa Beer.
The rooftop terrace gives you a view of Lhasa including the spectacular view of the Potala Palace and Jokhang temple. Each room and area in the hotel is decorate with Tibetan antiques, like paint panels from Western Tibet and Collection traditional Boxes. Each room is bathe in warm colours and furnished with authentic Tibetan Furniture.
The restoration of the hotel was complete by Tibetans using traditional local building techniques and materials. Guest have the opportunity to witness first-hand the revitalization of local artisan traditions by a visit to the workshops where the local community crafts the textiles, lanterns, Tiger rugs, mala beads and turquoise jewellery featured at the hotel.
Here they offer complimentary facilities include Internet, unlimited yak butter tea, daily breakfast and loads of smiles.
Shambhala Palace
Shambhala Palace is the old home to a high ranking Tibetan Lama. The Hotel is tuck in the secluded lane in the narrow maze of Lhasa city. A team of Tibetan artisans undertook the restoration of the building. The Hotel has 17 spacious rooms with and view of the Potala Palace from its rooftop. Every room offers luxury comfort amidst the glory of ancient Tibet. All the rooms overlook a central courtyard with wall art depicting the story of the mythic Shambhala Kingdom.
Shambhala Source
Shambhala Source is a Geo Tourism resort dedication to protecting the hot springs and sacred Tibetan site through a program of sustainable development and cultural protection.
Imagine a secret spa and Meditation retreat in a Nomadic country. It is located on the edge of the canyon cliff with sacred Hotspring surround by Meditation caves, where many Tibetan Yogic still uses. At the location of the source of many Tibetan Yoga, the Hotel offers Spa and Yoga Programs.
You can also trek to meditation caves to witness the spectacular beauty of the Valley, monastery and Nomadic camps. The Shambhala Source hotel has 18 rooms overlooking the Canyon valley, Hot spring and meditation caves. The majority of the suites has a bathroom featuring a hot spring tub on the first floor with seating and a bedroom with a private balcony. There also is a Central hot spring in the courtyard for all the guest to use
Conclusion of Shambhala Serai
Though there are many different kinds of accommodations in Lhasa to choose from in Tibet. I believe it is best to try to stay in a Local Tibetan hotel for an experienced and Give your self an opportunity to mingle with the Tibetan people and their Culture. I will further post about other accommodations in Tibet in the coming months.
You can read more Tibet travel guide from this link or visit our travel agency website: https://itibettravel.com
