Tibet
Also named as the ?Roof of the World?, evokes images of sky kissing peaks all around. People visit here to experience high-altitude treks, serene monasteries, eye-catching landscapes and a vibrant mix of cultures. This highest plateau on the planet has a remarkable beauty which one needs to see to believe. Here you can find some of the world?s wildest roads which can give goose bumps even to the most veteran adventurers.
History & Culture
History of Tibet goes back to 1950. Since years, the nation has gained popularity due to its distinct culture having influences from China, India, and Nepal. Buddhism remains the most prominent religion of Tibet whereas most of the locals can be seen speaking the Lhasa dialect, also called Standard Tibetan.
Places to Visit
Potala Palace stands at a height of 3,750 meters above sea level. The castle underlines the life of Tibetan individuals and their convictions. Visit here to fall in love with the history of the place. Another wonderful gift of Tibet is Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon which is around 496.3-meter-long and 5,000 meters deep. It is the deepest canyon in the world.
Tibet is known for its remarkable collection of monasteries. Sakya Monastery is a popular one here underlining the richness of cultures. Visit here and explore displays of Tibetan wall paintings, Buddhist parchments, etc. Tashilunpo Monastery has also earned great popularity due to its unmatched serenity. It remains one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa in Tibet. Exploring Samye Monastery is also must in Tibet due to numerous frescos, sculptures, and prayer wheels displayed here.
Other known attractions in Tibet are Yangbajing Hot Springs, Norbulingka, Namtso Lake, Lake Yamdrok, Barkhor Street, etc.
Best Time to Visit
Those seeking the beauty of Himalayas must plan their holidays to Tibet from May to October. To know about rich Tibetan nomadic culture, months from June to early September are ideal.
How to Reach
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is the largest and most important airport of Tibet. Other airports of Tibet are Nyingchi Mainling Airport, Shigatse Peace Airport, Qamdo Bangda Airport and Ngari Gunsa Airport.
