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Mount Everest, locally known as Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan, which means “Third Goddess”, is the highest mountain in the world, is part of the highest mountain range in the world, and sits on the highest plateau in the world, and all of this is in Tibet. With an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), it…
The Himalayas are the youngest mountains in the world. These are the longest and most beautiful mountain range. Though it has many fascinating things to see including the flora and fauna and taste the adventures, it also has the many valleys rich in beauty and natural splendours, some of them may be still are untouched…
Lhangtso Lake has dark blue coloured water, the lake looks beautiful but it has highly salty water which is prohibited to drink. Lake is considered as the inauspicious and called as Ghost Lake as this lake is associated with a number of stories. This lake is located in Pulan Country at Nagari prefecture and at…
Kora is a Tibetan word which literally in English means ‘circumambulation’ or revolution. Kora also refers to the act of showing reverence to the holy aspects of the world that the Tibetans believe to be holy and sacred. It is not only a form of pilgrimage but also meditation and a way of enlightenment. It…
The Ancient Tea-Horse Road locally known as Chamagudao is a network of meandering caravan paths through the mountains of Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan in Southwest China. It is also known as Southern Silk Road. The 2250 kilometer long trail begins with the Sichuan Province of China and stretches to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet.…
Mount Kailash, situated in the enigmatic land of Tibet is considered immensely holy by the Tibetan people. As is the ritual, a distinct kora is performed around Mount Kailash. The kora refers to the act of showing respect to the holy aspects of the Tibetan lands by circumnavigating the aspect and chanting prayers. Often prostrations…
To reach Tibet overland routes are the best options for travelers with adventurous spirits as they present you one of the most precious travel experience of your lifetime. However it must be mentioned that it demands a determined body and mind, enormous time and adequate cost from the traveler. Five Overland Routes to Tibet 1.…
Sherpa is an ethnic group belonging to the hill areas of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan as well as India. They are the peoples of the Himalayas. Sherpa is a Tibetan term meaning eastern people (Sher = east and pa = people). The use of the word Sherpa as a surname is but an outcome of a…
Tibet is a land of customs and traditions. Woven in its air is a deep sense of spirituality that never fails to enamour the inhabitants as well as the tourists. Tibet is known for its unique rituals, distinct belief system and religious accessories that Tibetans use to worship and pray. Thinking about Tibet, the first…
In Tibet Autonomous region, there are seven prefectures and the Nagqu prefecture is the largest administrative division of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It has an area of 450,537 square kilometers with a well constructed and facilitated airport and a railway. The airport, Nagqu Dagring Airport is considered to be world’s highest altitude airport, standing at…
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