> INTRODUCTION
Tibetan plateau covering 1.23 million sq km is linked to
the south by the 2500km long Himalayas and to the west by
the Karakoram. With an average height of 4,000 meters above
sea level, Tibet encompasses some of the world's highest mountains.
Mt. Everest (8848m), the world’s highest peak rises
abruptly on the Tibet – Nepal border. Four mountains
exceed altitudes of 8,000 meters and thirty eight mountains
exceed altitudes of 7,000 meters.
Renowned as “Roof of the World’ with a 3482 km
international border with Nepal, India, Bhutan, Nepal and
Myanmar, Tibet has remained a hidden sanctuary to the western
world for many years. Soon after Tibet opened up doors for
tourism in the mid 1980s, Travel in Tibet became one of the
prime tourism interests across the world. With this, Tibet
tours gained more popularity amongst avid travellers. Despite
modernization over the past few years Tibet has retained the
beauties of its past, such as the fascinating Gompas, ancient
markets, ever-smiling and fun-loving Tibetans, amazing turquoise
lakes etc which reward every tourist with an indelible life
long memory.
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> FACTS ABOUT TIBET
Capital city: Lhasa
Population: 2,700,000
Language: Mandarin, Tibetan and Cantonese
Currency: Renminbis
Religion: Buddism |
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Our Lhasa based office, Tibet Adventure, a leading Tibet Tour
Operator and Tibet travel agency for over a decade, has superbly
crafted several tour packages for Tibet categorized as Cultural
Tours in Tibet, Climbing in Tibet, Trekking in Tibet, Mountain
Biking in Tibet, Overland Tours in Tibet, Himalayan hiking
trips in Tibet, Tibet trekking trips etc. Our culturally-oriented
Tibet Tours provide unparalleled insights into the traditions
of the mystical Tibet and Tibet Buddhism. Most of our Tibet
treks start or end with visit to Lhasa, which has long been
known as the Forbidden City. The mighty Potala Palace, Drepung
Monastery, Barkhor market and the holy Jokhang Temple are
just a few of the fascinating sights we will take you to.
Our Tibet overland tours give you enough time to visit the
famous Monasteries, the historic towns and beautiful lakes.
Tibet treks to Mt. Everest base camp and Shishapangma will
certainly be the highlight of your Tibet trip. From Everest
Base Camp you can enjoy an uninhibited view of the beckoning
north face of the top of the world as well as of the amazing
Rongbuk Glacier. Tibet tour to Mt. Kailash gives you an unforgettable
opportunity to circumvent the holy mountain. In Tsethang and
Yarlung, the cradle of Tibetan civilization, you will visit
ancient Tibetan monasteries and the tomb of the famous Tibetan
king.
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