Sera Monastery Tours

Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of the Jokhang. The other two are Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery.
Add a bit of spirituality to your travels at Sera Monastery. A visit will give you a fascinating glimpse into a more reverent way of life.

To explore this residence for monks, you'll need to find your way to Chengguan District. There are loads of other interesting attractions in the area, including Potala Palace, Tibet Museum and Jokhang Temple.

Popular places to visit

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Potala Palace

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Potala Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Potala Palace
On top of the Jokhang Temple.

Jokhang Temple

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Jokhang Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Jokhang Temple
Zongkapa Lobsang Zhaba, or Tsongkhapa, usually taken to mean "the Man from Onion Valley", born in Qinghai, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism

Drepung Monastery

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Lhasa when you take a trip to Drepung Monastery. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Drepung Monastery

Zhaji Temple

Zhaji Temple is just one of the places to see in Lhasa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Zhaji Temple

Ramoche Temple

3/5(1 review)

After visiting Ramoche Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lhasa. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Ramoche Temple

Canggu Temple

Canggu Temple is just one of the places to see in Lhasa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and temples.

Canggu Temple

Best Lodging Options Near Sera Monastery

Motel 168 Hotel

Motel 168 Hotel

2 out of 5
No. 11 Zaki Middle Road, Chengguan Lhasa Tibet
Motel 168 Hotel
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

5 out of 5
No. 22 Jiangsu Road Lhasa Tibet
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Home Inn

Home Inn

1 out of 5
Crossroads of Langsai Garden, Duodi Lhasa Tibet
Home Inn
7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch

7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch

2 out of 5
No.15,Niangre Road ,Chengguan District Lhasa Tibet
7 Days Inn Lhasa Potala Palace Branch
Shangri-La Lhasa

Shangri-La Lhasa

4.5 out of 5
19 Norbulingka Road Lhasa Tibet
Shangri-La Lhasa
Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG

Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG

4.5 out of 5
No. 1 Jiangsu Avenue Lhasa Tibet
Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise by IHG
Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel

Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel

4 out of 5
No24,Lin profile road Lhasa Tibet
Xueyu Tiantang International Hotel
Taicheng Hotel Tibet

Taicheng Hotel Tibet

4 out of 5
No. 266 Dangre East Road, Chengguan Lhasa Tibet
Taicheng Hotel Tibet
Gakyiling Hotel Tibet Style

Gakyiling Hotel Tibet Style

2 out of 5
31 Najin Road Lhasa Tibet
Gakyiling Hotel Tibet Style
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