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Tibet tours |
With an average altitude over 4000m above sea
level, Lays under the ancient Sea of Tethys.
Eighty million years ago, India crashed into
Asia, pushing up the Himalayas, lifting the
ocean bottom above water, and creating this
magical land. Mystical land, Shangri-La,
Forbidden Country: Tibet has many names and
inspires an air of mystical dreams. However,
Tibet is real and a beautiful place to travel.
It possesses a unique culture, firmly rooted in
Tibetan religion, but with strong influence from
the geography of the Himalayas, and the
neighboring civilizations of India and China.
Geographically, Tibet can be divided into
three major parts - north, south and east. The
eastern part is forest region, occupying
approximately one-fourth of the land. Virgin
forests run the entire breadth and length of
this part of Tibet. The northern part is open
grassland, where nomads and yak and sheep dwell
here. This part occupies approximately half of
Tibet. The southern and central part is
agricultural region, occupying about one-fourth
of Tibet's land area. All major Tibetan cities
and towns such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and
Tsetang are located in this area and are
considered the cultural center of Tibet.
Spiritual traditions, monasteries, Lakes/Rivers,
mighty snow clad peaks, land rich in mountains,
monks, mystery and adventures just a few of the
intoxicating wonders to be experienced by
adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to
visit this land.
People
The Tibetan population numbers some 2.3
millions. Living at an average elevation of
4000m, these are a deeply devout people, whose
practices include the use of prayer wheels
(whose every turn creates merit for the devotee)
and prayer flags (marking high passes and
religious places), as well as mani stones
(inscribed with the universal mantra Om mani
padme hum and other religious texts).
Entry procedure
A visa is required to enter Tibet, Autonomous
Region of China. This can be obtained from the
Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Two passport-sized
photographs are needed.
Access to Tibet
China South-West airlines flies to Lhasa from
Kathmandu, Chengdo, Xian, Chong. |
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The
Overland Adventure
This tour adds much more adventure while
driving through the beautiful landscape,
high lakes and passes. The views are great
of Mt. Everest, Cho-Yo, Cisapangma and
scenery along the way.
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Mount Kailsh Kora
Mt.Kailash, at 6714 m also known as Tise,
Kailasa and Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the
Snows), has since time immemorial been
celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as
Mt.Meru, the axis mundi.
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Everest Base Camp
(via Tibet)
Few mountains in the world rival the
grandeur of mount kailash (6714m.), the
famed holy peak in western Tibet. Kailash
has long been a object of worship for four
major religions. For details,
please
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Mount Kailash (via
Lasha)
Mt. Kailash, at 6714 m also known as Tise,
Kailasa and Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the
Snows), has since time immemorial been
celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as
Mt. Meru, the axis mundi.For details, please
click here. |
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Mount Kailash and
Mansarovar
Mt. Kailash-Manasarovar is one of the
holiest of naturalshrines for the Hindus,
Buddhist, Jains and the indigenous Tibetan
Bonpos in the Himalayas. For details, please
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Mount Kailash (via
Simikot)
Nepal and China Government, the border
between the two countries has been open for
trekking. While it had been a route for
Nepalese pilgrims for many years, foreign
trekkers were never allowed to trek from
Nepal into Tibet. For details, please
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