Tibet

Tibet tour is the famous high altitude journeys to the roof of the world in Tibet. Tibet is the most interesting and remarkable place in Asia for trekking and tour visit as it is the highest altitude region situated at 4900m of average elevation above the sea level.

Tibet being unknown until 20th century, has become one of the best visited tourist place in the world. Its geographical context mixed with its ancient traditions, historical background and cultural values are the best reason for its tourism popularity. Century’s old monasteries in various villages, valleys and cities, Himalayas and the sacred lakes and the unique trekking trails across the mysterious landscape and mountains are the major attraction of Tibet tour.

Tibet tour and trekking holidays are famous and highly comfortable from Nepal due to the nearest region bordering to the north on Nepal. Most of the trekkers and tourists visit Tibet from Kathmandu so that both countries can be experienced in a single visit. The majestic Himalayas, spiritual journey to the religious traditions and culture of the Tibetan people in the northern region of Nepal and Tibetan plateau are worth to experience once in a lifetime.

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Places to visit in Tibet:

Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Norbulinka
Tibet Museum
Drepung Monastery
Sera Monastery
Ramoche Monastery
Shakya Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Ganden Monastery
Yamdrok Lake
Namtso Lake
Manasarovar Lake
Kailash mountain
Barkhor Market
Everest Base Camp
Lhasa, Shigatse and many more
Facts of Tibet:
Capital: Lhasa

Area: 1.2 Million sq. km (471,700 sq. miles)

Major Languages: Tibetan, Chinese

Major Religion: Buddhism

Life expectancy: 58 Years (man), 62 years (woman)

Monetary unit: Renminbi (CYN) =10 Jiao=100 Fen

Main exports: Handicrafts, Livestock etc.

Internet Domain: cn

International dial code: +86

Time: Tibet time is 8 hours ahead of GMT

Electricity: 220 volt

The Average temperature of Lhasa is in a Year ( in Celsius)

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
MAX 12.2 15.5 18.3 21.6 25 27.8 27.2 25.5 23.9 21.6 16.6 13.9
MIN: – 10 -8 -3 1 5 9 10 8 7 2 -4 -10

Mount Kailash Tour

Mount Kailash Tour is the famous pilgrimage tour for the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Bon religions. The Kailash tour is also one of the exciting and popular journey for the tourists and visitors in Tibet.

Mt. Kailash is situated to the southwest corner of Tibet and regarded as the abode of the Hindu Lord Shiva. For Buddhist, it is the abode of Samara who is worshiped as a multi-armed deity by the Tibetan people and a precious jewel of the snow.

Mount Kailash tour is also offers you to explore the famous Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal in the region. Mt. Kailash is the source of the longest rivers in Asia such as the Brahmaputra, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Karnali.

The path around the mountain Kailash is about 52 km and the journey is known as Parikrama or Kora. Hindu and Buddhist perform Kora in clockwise direction whereas Jain and Bon perform anti-clockwise direction. Hindus believe that taking holy dip into the Lake Manasarovar wipe out all sins of the life.

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Tour in Tibet

Tour in Tibet will be your lifetime memorable trip to the roof of the world. Tibet is the remarkable destination for Tibetan Buddhist culture and old monasteries with chapels and stupas. You will also enjoy the high mountains and lakes in Tibet.

Tour in Tibet is a unique experience that takes you above 4000 m of altitude. Tibet is the source of some of the world’s greatest rivers – the Yangtze, the Yellow River, the Ganges, and the Mekong, among others, all start their long journeys here. This is also the site of the highest hot springs on earth at Yangbajain.

The isolation of Tibet has meant that it developed its own unique culture, and when Buddhism was introduced in the seventh century AD and it developed into a particularly Tibetan form known as Lamaism. During Tibet culture tours, The Tibetan people are very devout and all across Tibet are temples and monasteries, many of which are “university monasteries” where Buddhist monks not only spend time in meditation and contemplation, but in actively studying Buddhist scriptures and debating points of Buddhist thinking.

The most important sites include the Lhasa’s famous Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery where the famous debates are a daily attraction. Tashilunpo Monastery in Shigatse is of great importance, too. All these monasteries hold Tibetan treasures and Buddhist icons of huge value and beauty. Potala palace and Norbulinka in Lhasa must not be avoided during the tour in Tibet.

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