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Tibet Overview

Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World". The highest peak of Tibet, also the highest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 8,846.27 meters above sea level.

Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places.

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Tibet (Xi Zang in Chinese) is to the south of Xin Jiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qing Hai Province, to the west of Sichuan, to the northwest of Yunnan and to the north of India and Nepal. Its population of 2.3 million people come from a variety of ethnic groups including Tibetan, Han, Monba and Lhota. Its capital city is Lhasa.

Northwest Tibet, mainly Qing Hai plateau, is home to a variety of unusual and unique animals. Across the northern expanse of Tibet, you can see vast grasslands where horses, yak and sheep roam freely. The world's lowest valley, the Grand Yarlun-tzanpo River Valley lies in east Tibet.

Nearly all Tibetans follow Tibetan Buddhism, known as Lamaism, with the exception of approximately 2,000 followers of Islam and 600 of Catholicism. Tibetan Buddhism was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhism in its early time, but after years of evolution, Tibetan Buddhism has developed its own distinctive qualities and practices. A well-known example is the belief that there is a Living Buddha, who is the reincarnation of the first, a belief alien to Chinese Buddhism.

It is freezing cold in most time of the year. Most tourists come to visit Tibet only in the warmest seasons, June, July, August and early September.

Feature tours in Tibet
Central Tibet Tour

  You can join this tour either from Kathmandu OR from the major cities of mainland China (Chengdu, Beijing, Chengdu and Xian). From Kathmandu, this tour can be commenced either on Tuesday or on...

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Everest Base Camp- Tibet

Travelers who are keen to visit Tibet Everest Base Camp (North side) are welcome to join this tour which flies to Lhasa from Kathmandu then towards to Everest Base Camp via the major highlighted p...

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Explore Tibet

  Tibet,the ancient 'Roof of the World' and the mystical Buddhist 'Kingdom of the Snows',has for centuries evoked images of a lost Shangri La.To this day,its stunning Himalayan views,high plat...

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Overland Tibet Tour

Tibet overland tour is one of the popular tours in Tibet. Tibet overland tour is more interesting, crossing the high desert, driving through over 3000-5000 meters, visiting the cave, monasteries inclu...

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Tibet Encounter Tour

                    Trip Facts : Duration : 7 nights/8 days. Mode of Travel : Drive in/Fly out. Tour Departure : Saturday or Tuesday from April to Oc...

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Lhasa Culture Tour

  Trip Highlights : Religional Culture and Architecture: Potala Palace,Norbulingka,Sera Monastery,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Bazaar. Tibetan culture: Tibet Museum,Tibetan flavor din...

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Discover Lhasa Tour

Lhasa tour 4 days is the shortest tour we operate from Kathmandu or mainland China. The tour can be started from Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai as per your convenience. We arrange flight ticket, T...

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Kailash via Zhangmu Tour

  Holy Mount Kailash - Mansarover is one of the most popular ultimate Hindu pilgrimage sites in Himalayan region dedicated to Lord Shiva where every devotee wants to go. Mount Kailash, which is be...

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Trekking regions in nepal

Annapurna Region

The Annapurna region lies in central...

Everest Region

The Khumbu, known commonly as the Ever...

Langtang Region

Trek to this region takes us into so...

Manaslu Region

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Cultural Tour

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Makalu Region

The trek to Makalu base camp takes you...

Dolpo Region

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Mustang Region

The fabled kingdom of Mustang is one o...

Kanchenjunga Region

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Peak Climbing

Tharpu Chuli Peak

  Annapurna Sanctuary in the Annapur...

Hiunchuli Peak

  Hiunchuli Peak is the most amazing...

Kusum Kangaro Peak

  Kusum Kanggaru is a mountain in th...

Mardi Peak

  Mardi Himal Trekking is designed f...

Paldor Peak

  Climb Paldor Peak in Nepal which p...

Pokhalde Peak

  Climbing Peak Pakhalde forms part ...

Ramdung Peak

  Ramdung Peak (5930m) is situated s...

Mera peak

  Area: Hinku Valley in the Everest ...

Island Peak

  Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest ...

Pisang Peak

  Area: Manang Valley in the Annap...

Labuche Peak

  Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest ...

Yala Peak

  An easy peak in the Langtang Valle...

Chulu Peak

  These peaks are part of the Manang...

Parchamo Peak

  Pachharmo Peak (6273m) lies south ...

Singhu Chuli Peak

  Singhu Chuli (6,501 m) was formerl...