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About Tibet
Tibet, one of the extra ordinary destinations where indeed adventure
lurks around every corner. Its name the "Roof of the world" is
not
a mere statement. The valley bottoms of tibet are highter than the highest
mountains elsewhere.
Adventure on the road is never short on the beautiful Trans-Himalaya
drive of over 970-kms, through four mountain passes, promising a panorama
of a cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere. The Buddhist
monasteries of Drepung, once the largest; the Jokhang- a spirtual centre,
and the awesome palaces of the dalai lama. Norbulingka or the Summer
Palace and the Potala - the Traditional Seat are some of the highlights of
visit.
Adventure on the road is never short on the beautiful Trans-Himalayan
drive of over 970-kms, through four mountain passes, promising a panorama
of a cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere. The Buddhist
monasteries of Drepung, once the largest; the Jokhang- a spirtual centre,
and the awesome palaces of the dalai lama. Norbulingka or the Summer
Palace and the Potala - the Traditional Seat are some of the highlights of
visit. More Info on Trekking in Tibet.
Climate in Tibet
Tibet has got the harshest climate in the world. It is cool in summer but
freezingly cold in winter. The average temperature in north Tibet is
subzero and winter hits in October till the coming May or June, July and
August are the best time to visit the area, enjoying warm temperature,
intense sunshine, beautiful scene and festive events.
How to Reach Tibet
To get to the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, foreign travelers usually start
from Chengdu in Sichuan, Xining in Qinghai or Kathmandu in Nepal:
Tibet By Air
Chengdu, Sichuan to Lhasa Direct daily flights are available between
Chengdu, Sichuan, and Lhasa. You can easily get a ticket through a travel
agency in Chengdu. There is also a comfortable 2-hour flight twice weekly
between Chongqing and Lhasa. Kathmandu to Lhasa.
From April to November there are 2 flights a week available between the
Nepalese capital and Lhasa. Schedule air services fly from Kathmandu to
Lhasa, and back every Tuesday and Saturdays with additional flights on
Thursdays from July. This flight last a little over one hour and gives you
a panoramic view of the Himalayas. However, individual travelers can get
neither a visa nor an air ticket, which are only available to members of
an organized group.
Tibet By Road
Xining, Qinghai via Golmud to Lhasa, this bus trip is tough going and
takes a minimum of 2 nights and 3 days along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway.
Although uncomfortable this is still the most popular route for travelers
sticking to land transportation. Kathmandu via Dram (Khasa) to Lhasa As
with the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, the China-Nepal Friendship Highway is a
popular route for travelers. This route brings you close to a number of
famous sights, such as Shigatse, Gyantse, and the Everest Base Camp. It
takes 5-7 days of traveling over the Tibetan Highlands to get to Lhasa via
this route. This overland trip also subjects individual travelers to the
same restrictions as access by air from Nepal.