Tibet

Tibet is often called "roof of the world". As the title implies, it is located at the highest elevation with its impressive natural beauty. This remarkably fine tourist destination that is surrounded by grand mountains, century old caravan trails cross the mysterious landscape through hidden valleys to exotic cities all inhabited by the Tibetan Buddhists. This is the land of the ancient Buddhist culture - its arts & monasteries. Tibet is the perfect destination for traveling that offers a spiritual journey highlighting one's lifetime. Besides, Tibet is the fulfilling experience for the adventure seekers which offer you ample opportunity to explore the Himalayas giving you ultimate thrill of climbing, trekking and other adventurous activities.

Tibet at a Glance

The altitude of Tibet is over 4,000m above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above 7,000m, Tibet is the home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m. India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Pakistan are its bordering countries. Nomads have been remaining much the same as they did one hundred years ago. The nomads still subsist from their yak herds. The Tibetan people and their religion are inseparable. Even in their earliest myths, one finds references to Tibetan religious beliefs. The Bon religion dominated Tibet in the past. Gradually, after the introduction of Buddhist statues and later Sanskrit documents from India, Buddhism crept increasingly into Tibetan culture. Tibetan Buddhism is the culmination of some early Bon beliefs, Indian Buddhist texts and several great lamas. Buddhism and politics had been flourished in Tibet since King Tsrongsang Gampo got married with the then Nepali princess, Bhrikuti.

A visit to Tibet is an astonishing experience. The traveling to Tibet is difficult and unpredictable. The infrastructure is poor to non-existent. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the southwest of China, has held high the image and reputation of Tibet being "the Roof of the World". The majestic Tibetan highland stands on top of the world and its unique cultural tradition has owned an international fame. The great Himalayas lie in its south with the towering Mt. Qomolangma standing above all world's peaks.

Tibet is rightly located at the centre of Asia with a population of some 6 million people. This ancient trading centre having an average altitude of 13,000 feet above sea level compasses an area of 2.5 million square kilometers. The earth's highest mountains, a vast arid plateau and great river valleys have associated Tibet to be the most sought tourist destination amongst the world. One who visited will be rewarding with its enriched culture and impressive natural beauty as a bonus.