Tibet the very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery. A land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and centuries old caravan trails, Tibet is a destination out of the ordinary. Famed as the roof the world, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on a plateau at an average elevation of 4000 m. It is bounded by the Kulun Mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. Tibet covers an area 1.2 sq km, and has a population of 2.3 million.

Tibet is a high desert plateau consisting of sparse grasslands and gravely plains. It lies to the north of Nepal. Altitude sickness is the effect of the thin air at great heights. Travelers to Tibet may suffer some discomfort like breathlessness and headaches before becoming acclimatized. Many hotels keep bottled oxygen for emergencies. Lhasa direct flights connect from Kathmandu and it takes 1.10 minutes to reach at Gonggar airport. The trans - Himalayan overland journey retraces the old mule caravan route (962 km three to six days). Season start from mainly April thru October because this time flight is regular operated by China Southwest Airlines very Saturday and Tuesday so overland tour is possible in March as well, Layered clothing is recommended as day and night time temperatures vary greatly. Down jackets are required from October to March (it snows).

Tibet The rainy season is June to September. The midnight temperature is 8 degrees Celsius in the south and 0 degrees in the north. Adventure are trekking, mountaineering and mountain biking tour and special Mt. Kailash tours. Accommodation is provided in modern hotels and restaurants in Lhasa, Shigaste, Gyantse and Tsetang and basic facilities at other places.

Tibet the very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery. A land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and centuries old caravan trails, Tibet is a destination out of the ordinary. Famed as the roof the world, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on a plateau at an average elevation of 4000 m. It is bounded by the Kulun Mountains to the north and the Himalayas to the south. Tibet covers an area 1.2 sq km, and has a population of 2.3 million.

Tibet�s capital Lhasa (elevation 3350m) is a cultural city with a history going back 1300 years. The magnificent Potala Palace, former seat of the Dalai Lamas, presides over the city. Built in 1645 at the top of a hill, the palace contains 1000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 200.000 religious statues. The old city revolves around the Jhokang temple and the quaint Barkhor market that surrounds it. The Jhorkhang built in the 17th century is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Tibet. Its mural paintings, finely worked golden roofs and other artworks are something to see. At a little distance from the old city core, Lhasa is also a modern capital of concrete high rises, fancy department stores and wide boulevards. Norbulingka consists of wooded greenery and three palaces once used by the Dalai lamas as a summer retreat. The Drepung Monastery lies about 10 km from the city. Built in1416 it is the largest in Tibet. The Sera Monastery about 5 km to the north is another impotent center of Buddhist learning.

Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985. Before this it avoided influence from the western world and developed its unique culture and religion independently. The infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed to in the west. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth & pleasant trip.