| Tibet
Tibet,
a virtually enigmatic country, lies withdrawn
and detached from the outside world at the
maximum elevation of 14000 feet; no doubt
it is also known as the ‘Roof of the
World’. It breathes solitarily amidst
the shadow of the greater Himalaya and the
Kulun Mountains, occasionally interrupted
by enormous snow capped peaks and high plateaus.
Topography
Regardless, the topography is variegated throughout
Tibet with fertile valleys of rhododendron,
pine forests and spectacular valleys and lakes.
This country of monks, monasteries and mysteries
settles itself within an area of 1.2 million
sq.km inhabiting 2.3 million people.
Culture
The country imparts
spirituality, Buddhism and mysticism. The
Tibetan culture believes in the philosophy
of simple and serene living with a pure heart
and a calm mind.
Accessibility In
the earlier days Lhasa was basically inaccessible
considering the folks love for isolation,
but now things have changed. You can directly
fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu. The flight takes
off from Kathmandu and turns north towards
giant snow peaks making its way through the
eastern Himalayas as far as the Mount Everest
and finally lands at Gonggar Airport situated
85 km from Lhasa. But journeying Tibet isn’t
a child’s play; the journey is incredible
with thrilling encounters and unpredictable
circumstances. It unfolds the incomprehensible
charm of the ancient Tibetan civilization
and centuries old caravans. Exploring Tibet
is a timeless experience of the flow which
shall linger not less than a lifetime.
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