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TIBET: Roof of the world

TIBET, the very name evokes feelings of awe and mystery. A land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries, exotic cities, hidden valleys and centuries-old caravan trails. Tibet offers a totally different experience. Known as the Roof of the world, it is the destination for the ultimate thrill-seeker.

Tibet is the land of birth place of Tibetan Buddhism offering sense of spiritual healing in the high altitude of above 5000 meters. Tibet giving the notion of religious Mecca of Tantrism will give true value of worthiness of wholesome spiritual value.

Age old landscapes of Utah and Navada of North America with feeling of being in the space, Tibet resemble the blue sky of this barren land gives life to it. Tibet's people, architecture, religious monuments, environment and natural setting isolates Tibet even from the nearest civilization.

Although the naked appearance of nothingness is seen the being there can truly feel fullness within oneself.

The evolution of the Himalayas most certainly has given two very different natural phenomenon on side of the Hi malayas. Tibetan plateau in the north and Nepalese environmental settings of plant life, demographical traditions, animal heritage in the south. Mingling of these variations has created cultural setting of its own in both the countries complementing and enriching the life styles of the people of the Nepalese origin and Tibetan origin.

Thus, Tibet being the remote dream of many travellers with offers world travellers old culture, mysterious religion, magnificent sieneries, peculiar yet very unique folklore will set inner world of it's own in the traveler's vision for ever. Visiting Tibet will give enlightened opportunity beyond one's imagination.


Time: As China has only one time zone (Beijing), early starts in Tibet after occur during dawn. This is done to allow arrival into particularly city in time to take in all the sights.

Altitude Sickness: As Lhasa lies at over 12000 ft most people will experience some of minor symptoms and discomforts of altitude sickness (headache, mild nausea, loss of appetite) until their body adjusts to the elevation. This can take form a few hours to a couple of days, depending on the individual. Take it easy and rest when you first arrive. Eat lightly but drink plenty of non alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration is is critical to acclimatization. 

Accessories: Handy items include a water bottle, a Swiss army knife, a flashlight, a rain coat or a collapsible umbrella, a toilet kit, a can opener, adequate film rolls and a first aid kit. etc.

Clothing: Casual wear and comfortable walking  shoes are the ruler for the Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as night and early mornings can be quite chilly to down cold in winter months. Bring al the films, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilets items, etc. That you will need  from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A small first air kit is also a good idea.

Temperature and Rainfall:

 

Months

Centigrade

Fahrenheit

Rainfall

Max

Min

Max

Min

Inch

 January

6

10

42.8

14

***

 February

8

-8

46.4

18

***

 March

12

-3

54

26

***

 April

15

0

59

32

0.4

 May

18

5

64

41

1.4

 June

23

9

73

48

2.8

 July

22

9

71

48

6.7

 August

22

8

71

47

4.7

 September

21

7

70

44

4.7

 October

17

2

62

35

0.4

 November

12

-4

53

25

***

 December

8

-10

46.4

14

***

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