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Tibet
Tibet is a wonderful and mystical land which stands as the “roof of the world”. This autonomous region is the highest plateau on the earth. Blessed with beauty of nature this place welcomes every visitors with its warm hospitality blended with the rich culture and traditions.
Most of the Tibet is an immense plateau of altitude 4000 to 5000 meters. Tibet is bordered with Sichuan, Yunnan, Qinghai and Xinjiang in the North, Nepal, India, Sikkim, Bhutan Burma and Kashmir from its southern borders. Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three parts: the east, the south and the north. The eastern part covers 25% of the Tibet whereby half of the Tibet includes the southern part which comprise open grassland. The central and southern region also contains major cities of Tibet: Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Ghatse and Tsetang which are regarded as the center of Tibet and Buddhism.
The main religion of Tibet is Buddhism. Buddhism flourished in Tibet after the king Songsten Gampo, who was married to Nepali princess Bhrikuti. Princess Bhrikuti was the main contributor for spreading Buddhism throughout Tibet. The major ethnic groups of Tibet are Tibetans, Monpas, Lhobas and Muslims. The major festivals celebrated here are ‘Lhosar’ and ‘Saga Dawa’.
Tibet is a land deeply rooted with cultural and traditional values. The mysterical land with the views of “Forbidden Land” is a paradise on earth that undoubtedly provides you an immemorial experience which enchants you with its beauty and warmth.
Tibet at a Glance
Location: Asia
Area: 471,700sq. Miles
Border 2.5 million sq. km, approx. The size of Western Europe
Terrain: 70% Grassland, from high plateau to tropical forest.
Climate: Average temperature 28 degrees Celsius (Summer) - 15degrees Celsius (in which), extremely dry except during raining season (July- August)
Population: 2.62 million
Ethnic groups: Ethnic Tibetans, Menba, Lhoba, Mongols, Hui and a growing number of Han Chinese.
Religions: (2006 approx.) 2,279,723
Culture: Wedding, Funeral
Languages: Tibetan, Chinese
Festivals: Tibetan New Year, Shoton festival, Bathing Festival
Currency: Chinese Yuan Renmindi (CNY)
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FeaturedEverest North Face Expedition
Everest North Face Expedition is one of the most wonderful and mind blowing expsedition. In Everest North Face expedition, you can view the sight seen of white snow water flowing peacefully just like a snake between the base of high peaks, many high passes, green forests in top hills, amazing and wonderful falls, beautiful lakes and many more while you begain your expeditions. Mt. Everest is the highest peak of the world. Mt. Everest is also known as the “roof of the world”.
FeaturedShishapangma Expedition
Shishapangama is one of the most beautiful and very lonely mountain of China, lies in the autonomous region of China, called Tibet. Mount Shishapangam is the youngest mountain among the peaks, above 8,000 meters.People of Tibet regards it as the holy mountain. The height of Mt. Shishapangam is 8,013 meters. The Sanskrit name of Shishapangam is “Gosainthan” means “crest above the grassy plains”. While in the Shishapangam Expedition
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