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Tibet
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Tibet, also known as the "Roof of the world", is a unique destination where adventure lurks around every corner. The valley bottoms of Tibet are higher than the highest mountains at most places.
The beautiful Trans-Himalaya drive of over 970-kms, through four mountain passes, is nothing short of breadth taking with a panorama of cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere. The Buddhist monasteries of Drepung, once the largest; the Jokhang - a spirtual centre, and the awesome palaces of the Dalai Lama,. Norbulingka or the Summer Palace and the Potala - the Traditional Seat are some of the highlights of the land. |
Tibet has got the harshest climate in the world. It is cool in summer but freezing cold in winter. The average temperature in north Tibet is subzero and winter hits in October till the coming May or June. July and August are the best time to visit the area, enjoying warm temperature, intense sunshine, beautiful scenery and cultural and festive events. This remote land, of culture, of wide open spaces, gilt-roofed temples, and intricately decorated monasteries, is dominated by the ancient holy city of Lhasa. An aura of magic and mystery awaits you, with majestic views of the spectacular Himalayas, which also includes Mount Everest, visible from the Tibetan side.
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Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is situated in a mountain - fringed valley on the north bank of the Kyichu River also called the Lhasa River in the central southern part of the region. At an elevation of 3,658m, (12,000 feet), the Lhasa city was nicknamed “Sunlight City”, is the highest city in the world. It has many Buddhist monuments and was once the seat of his holiness Dalai Lama. More and more tourists from every corner of the world visit Tibet to explore this vibrant city of Lhasa and its mysterious culture heritage.
Shigatse, also Xigatse, means "fertile land" and stands at the junction of the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu River. It used to be the capital of Tsang and now is the capital of Shigatse prefecture. The 600-year-old city is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, who is one of the two prestigious spiritual leaders in Tibet and the abbot of the Tashilhunpo Monastery.
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