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Tibet : Roof of the world |
Welcome to Highest Plateau in the world, the TIBET
It is difficult to think of another country in the world that has exerted such pull on the romantic imagination as the mysterious Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet. For many years the forbidden kingdom, closed to foreigners, barely known even, it has retained its aura of mystery and romance to the present day. Landlocked in a mountain fastness, behind the world's highest mountain range it has been known as Shangri-La. The land of snows and the Roof of the World.
| | Tibet is a region of some 500,000 square miles set at an average altitude of 3000 meters; it is as big as Western Europe. In the rain shadow area of the vast Himalayan mountain range; its average yearly rainfall is regularly exceeded by an average rainy month in Holland. It is a land of endless steppes, where glittering peaks rise out of high altitude dry lands and desert and beautifully Verdant River gorges flourish under cobalt striking blue skies. Here, ancient monasteries in striking colors stand in the stark landscape as reminders of the essential spirituality of humankind and draw all visitors into a profound revaluation of their own lives; and the people retain a wonderful optimism and friendliness in adversity which is nothing short of inspirational.
Many wonderful monasteries including the world famous Potala Palace still stand in their entire mysterious splendor. Above all, the powerful spirit of the Tibetan people in every nook and corner of the country is always on view. On our exploration trip to Tibet you will discover for yourself the true heart of Tibet.
The highest plateau in the world and situated in the rainshadow of the Himalayas. Tibet is a wide open landscape east west, brilliant light and color in average altitude above 4000m lies just to the north of the Himalaya. A journey in Tibet is an adventure, a special experience recommended for all level of tours & treks. Traveling in Tibet is not just for landscape photography, a special experience of century's long cultures and its traditions where religion and Buddhist faith are inseparable from everyday life. Mt. Kailash and Lhasa in route are the major pilgrimages sites to travel and most of our tours & treks itineraries allow contacting with culture of Tibetan people who welcome visitors to their country. |
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