Tibet is probably the only goal in the Himalayas that are not so well known for its adventure circuits as the rest. But do not underestimate this destinations as just another area of the Trans-Himalayan Himalayas. It is much more than Buddhism in Tibet, monasteries and cold desert climate.
Weather
Tibetan winters, as might be supposed, are fiercely cold. However, half of the year, the sun heats the air, which makes almost every day in Lhasa, soft and comfortable through the mountains for protection, very windy. Temperatures have been above 30′C (high-80 F) and only to a rapid decline -23 ‘C (-10 ° F) in winter. The best time to visit is late spring to early autumn.
Adventure sports chief of Tibet
Trekking in Tibet region
Everest Region
Everest is often know as a part of Nepal, and hikers have explored numeorus trekking routes on the highest peaks in the world of the Himalayas in Nepal. However, if you like trekking in the unexplored zones then opt the routes the area of Mount Everest from the Tibetan side of the Himalayas. One Everest trek option in Tibet is in the unity of Kathmandu in Nepal, a beautiful landscape along the Chinese border on the ground Zangmu negotiate their way through deep gorges Sunkoshi River Tingri. Trek past the ancient village of Tingri to Base Camp, where you see the beautiful and spacious Mt Everest.
For over a thousand years the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims have traveled to pay homage to the mystery of the mountain, about an ancient ritual of devotion that continues to this day. People have visited Kailash – Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the important stages of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead Kailash – Mansarovar. The largest in the Kumaon region Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe Dhura Lowe Dhura spread Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingre. Under the administration of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and in cooperation with the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has trips to Kailash – Mansarovar through the stage Lipulekh made.
Namchag Barwa Trek
Barwa Namchag is not only perfect for nature lovers and amateur botanists. Contains beautiful Nyima and lush forests of the valley Rong. The route begins in Pei, a small town, also the place to stop trekking to the great bend of the Tsangpo by Pelmá cooking and Metog. Here, a ferry crossing on the northern bank of the river, the place was a cave, Timpe, revered Guru Rinpoche and the monastery.
A trail leads north to the beautiful Nyima through some of the most beautiful forests and gardens in southeastern Tibet. The road passes a nomad camp and idyllic forest of rhododendrons blooming along the road. Many plant species abound on the plain, open, close to the cervix. From the pass there is a great view of the Himalayas of Assam, including nearby St. Peter Gyal and Namche Barwa. On the other side of the valley is Nyima Rong, a beautiful wooded valley, the lush and carpeted with primroses, purple iris from May to July. The best time for this hike is from May to October.
Mountain biking
Lhasa to Kathmandu
Cross the road between Lhasa and Kathmandu, including 4 days off-road tour of the Rongbuk Valley beneath the imposing north face of Mount Everest, is our journey longer and more difficult to bike. Flight to Lhasa, we allow 4 days for acclimatization in the mystical Tibetan capital and a substantial amount of time to its many attractions including the fabulous Potala Palace to explore. Below are firmly on the high plateau of Tibet, our overland route to Kathmandu takes us over 6 main steps and through the spectacular monastery towns Gyantse and Tingri Shigastse.
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Tibet Attractions
Lhasa – The Land of the Gods
The Land of the Gods “and is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region is ‘E at 29 36′ N, 19 06, on the north coast Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, at an altitude of 3650 meters of sea level. Lhasa a history of more than 1300 years and was the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet since ancient times. There are many beautiful places and historic sites like the Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple, is the most famous.
The Potala Palace
The Potala, one of the most famous works of architecture of our peoples, is at the top of Red Hill in Lhasa. The word “Potala” comes from the Sanskrit. In the 7th Century, was after the marriage of the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Court, the palace built for meditation. In half of the 17th Century, was from the 5th Dalai Lama to its present size, and has since been rebuilt to the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The construction took fifty years from conception to completion. The Potala is divided into two sections, namely, the Red Palace and White Palace.
Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple is located in the old city of Lhasa, and was in the middle of the AD – 7 Built century and later developed by successive rulers, it has become a gigantic architectural complex. Located in the east, the west is the four-storey temple with beautiful golden roofs. It has architecture feature of Tang Dynasty and also assimilated many features from both Nepalese and Indian Buddhist Temples.