Tibet Tours

Why Visit Tibet?
        
Why do people visit Tibet? Traveling around the world is a dream a lot of people have, and they want to make it come true. People travel for serveral reasons, such as want to know how people live in different parts of the world, to see beautiful places, to meet new people, to escape from regular life and experience adventures. While Tibet is just the destination that you are dreaming for and will make your dream come true.

The unique topography makes Tibet rich in travel resources. It has the highest mountains in the world Mt. Qomolangma 8,850 meters; the largest canyon in the world Yarlung Zangbo River Great Canyon with a total depth 5,382 meters; the largest scale of vertical eco-system zones, from the highest point on the earth 8,850 m, to the bottom of valley 900 meters elevation. There are numerous lakes sprikling on this beautiful land and severak famous rivers in Asia originates here. It is considered as a paradise for the travelers who like biking, treking, rafting, mountaineering or other adventure tours to the nature.

Bright sunshine, clean and fresh air, crystal clear sky, vast grassland, snow-capped peaks are not the only theme for traveling Tibet. The Tibetan Buddhism and the rich Khamba folk customs, such as the residential housing, the costumes, weddings, funerals, bite and sups, and the folk arts. There are also old folk songs and dance traditions. Tourists have chances to enjoy when there are gatherings for celebrating various traditional festivals. The most characteristic and the most vigorous part in the Tibetan culture can be found in Lhasa, Chamdo, Tsedang,and Shigatse. What’s more, there are never lack of handicrafts and carvings for souvenirs and your eye shopping.

Best Travel Time to Tibet
The climate in highland Tibet belongs to the typical downy special climate. Climates are much different in different areas in Tibet and temperatures vary greatly within a single day.

Climate in southeastern Tibet (e.g. Nyingchi) is gentle and temperate with the average temperature of eight degrees; In western Tibet (e.g. Nakqu), the average temperature is below zero degree; While in Lhasa and the central part of Tibet, the climate is normal and nice for traveling. Visitors would not feel cold in winter nor hot in summer, especially from March to October, the best seasons for traveling. Most annual rainfall comes in the rainy season that starts from May to September, when the precipitation covers 90 percent of the whole year. Usually it rains at night in Lhasa, Shigatse and Chamdo area. The precipitations gradually decrease from 5000 millimeters in the lower part of southeast to just 50 in the northwest.

So generaly speaking, the best time to travel Tibet is between April and October, and peak season is from May to September. The best months are May, June, September or October as July and August are rainy months. Those who travel in their own car or on foot should avoid the rainy season especialy when entering Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, and the sections between Lhasa and Nyingchi and between Lhasa and Ngari. There will be mudslides, cave-ins and mire on certain sections of the road, blocking the passage of vehicles. However, if you are only planning several days in and around Lhasa and getting there by air. There will be no problem for you to travel at any time from April to October.

Qinghai-Tibet Railway – from beijin to Lhasa
Chinese workers install the sign on the roof of Lhasa Railway Station in Lhasa, Tibet, June 20, 2006. The Chinese characters say “Lhasa.” It was the largest railway station alongside Qinghai-Tibet Railway, which will begin trial operations on July
A train chugs on the railway bridge across Lhasa River with the Potala Palace in the background in Lhasa, capital of northwest China’s Tibetan Autonomous Region, on June 20, 2006. The 928.85-meter-long Lhasa River Railway Bridge, with the main span of 108 meters, is a landmark on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, which is expected to start operation on July .
The Beijing-Lhasa train will run at a speed of 160 km per hour on the plain, but will slow down at 120 km per hour when it reaches the Qinghai-Tibet section.

The line includes the Tanggula Pass, at 5,072 m above sea level the world’s highest rail track. More than 960 km, or over 80% of the railway, is at an altitude of more than 4,000 m. There are 675 bridges, totaling 159.88 km, and over half the length of the railway is laid on permafrost.

Train T27 from Beijing to Lhasa takes 47 hours 28 minutes, covering 4,064 km (2,500 miles), departs at 21:30 from Beijing West, and arrives in Lhasa at 20:58 on the third day.

It is reported that the useful tips for plateau travel will be printed on the back of the ticket and passengers who want to go to Lhasa should fill in a “health registration card”, which should be hand into the trainman when getting onto the train. Besides, no smoking is required on the train.

According to the stipulation of the Ministry of Railways, the Qingzang Railway (Qinghai-Tibet Railway) is not allowed to hold passengers over strength. All the trains to Lhasa require one ticket for one seat/berth. No standing-room-only ticket is on sale.

In addition to Beijing, some other Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, will also launch direct railway passenger transportation to Lhasa as of July 1 2007, Zhang said.
There are 45 stations along the 1972 km long Qinghai-Tibet railway from Xining to Lhasa and every station has unique scenery. To provide travelers better opportunity to enjoy the stunningly beautiful scenery on that way, nine scenery viewing platforms have been set up at nine stations. These include: Yuzhu Peak Station, Chumaer River. Tuotuo river, Buqiangge, Tanggula Mountain, Lake Namtso, Nagqu, Damshung, Yambajan. The platform is around 500-meter long and 1.25 meters high. On the platform, visitors can enjoy the views around that area and take photos. The authority has scheduled the trains so that passengers will be able to make use of the viewing platforms during daytime.

Tibet Tours will be an unforgetable experience which will surely enrich your soul.

Distant and mysterious, Tibet is found on “The Rooftop of the World,” in the shadow of the Himalayas where you will Experience the ancient romance of a civilization older than 5,000 years surviving 12,000 ft. above sea level..

In our Tibet tour programs you will visit all of the Tibet’s famous landmarks in the – such as the Potala Palace- traditional home of the Dalai Lamas and the Jokhang Temple- Tibet’s holiest religious site.

Our itinerary also includes sightseeing at many of Tibet’s important monasteries outside of the capital, for example at Gyantse and Shigatse. You will also stop off at some of the smaller settlements on our route, where we can meet the local people and witness the Tibetan way of life.

From Chengdu to Lhasa (4WD Adventure Tour)
The southern route to Lhasa is the most scenic overland route, crossing several 4,000 m(13,123 ft) passes, dropping down through lush green valleys and gushing gorges, and crossing picturesque landscapes that Tibetans call their ‘backyard.’ We begin this three-week journey from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, and continue overland through Ganzi prefecture into the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There are only a few roads that climb over the holy plateau to the capital of Tibet; this journey will take you to villages and communities previously closed to most travelers, both geographically and culturally. Our Tibetan guide will tell you about Buddhism and its many sects, explain Tibet’s history and teach you some phrases in Tibetan to help you get to know the local people. Traveling by 4 WD vehicles, we have the freedom to stop and explore Tibet’s sacred mountains and monasteries, stay with local Tibetan families and take day hikes at your leisure and whim.

DAY1  Arrive at Chengdu.

 Arrive in Chengdu. You will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel, where we will have a short briefing over spicy Sichuan food ringing with spices. 
DAY2  Chengdu – Kangding
  Drive from Chengdu to Kangding. We will leave for Kangding in the morning. Once outside the Sichuan basin, we will begin to climb the mountain roads of the Erlang Mountains. Since this road is one of the few routes to Lhasa, we will not be the only ones on the road – you may see Chinese army trucks trudging along the road carrying fuel and supplies. Kangding is a fairly large city tucked within a river valley. The sidewalks of Kangding are crowded with Hui, Chinese Muslims, and Tibetans who have come down from the highlands to sell wild mushrooms, vegetables, yak skins and various paraphernalia. 
DAY3  Kangding
  We will visit the Tibetan School, one of China’s specialized Tibetan language institutions, to learn some useful Tibetan phrases to give you a tool for communicating during your journey. We will also learn about the art of Tibetan painting. At lunch, we will have the chance to practice our lessons as we eat with students. The afternoon is spent exploring Kangding, climbing the hill to a monastery or relaxing in the hot springs. We will also learn about the Kham Aid Foundation and the many projects this non-governmental organization initiates and supports. 
DAY4  Kangding – Rongbatsu
  Drive from Kangding to Rongbatsu. We will leave Kangding in the morning to head west, switch backing up over Gye La pass (4,290 m/14,075 ft) and driving along tree-lined roads through small towns, each distinct by their architectural styles and characters. We will stop along the way to photograph wild animals, herds of yaks, temples, stupas, people and anything that grabs your fancy. Arriving in Rongbatsu after a full day’s journey, we will first rest our weary bones in the hot springs at the base of stunning mountains. The guest house is located in an authentic Tibetan home with traditional design. 
DAY5  Rongbatsu
  Today will be left open for you to explore the town on your own or with a guide, or even with a friendly local willing to take you around the important spots. A couple of hours’ walk from the guesthouse along the Yalong river is Hadhi Nunnery, where you can spend an afternoon with Buddhist nuns to learn about their lives. You could also meet Gyalten Lobsang Shampa Rinpoche, a living Buddha, visit the Dargye Gonpa, a monastery belonging to the Gelukpa sect, or visit a local school. 
DAY6 Rongbatsu – Yilhun Lhatso
  Drive from Rongbatsu to Yilhun Lhatso (Xinlu Hai). After a session of morning prayer with the monks, we will drive west for three hours through Manigango to a grassland region known as Yilhun. Here is one of the most beautiful lakes in all of Tibet, surrounded by scenic mountains. We will pitch a tent here and stroll along the pilgrim’s trail where you can see thousands of carved mani stones. 
DAY7  Yilhun Lhatso – Dege
  Drive from Yihun Lhatso to Dege. From the heights of Tro La Pass (4,916 m/16,129 ft), we will have a spectacular view of the Yangtze gorge stretching into the southwestern region. The landscape makes a dramatic ascent into a blanket of pine forests as we approach Dege, the heart of Kham, a large kingdom which until recently occupied the region. There are plenty of places to explore in Dege; Dege Printing House has a library of more than 270,000 plate blocks used to print Buddhist sutras; and across the street stands the Tongtong Gyalpo Temple, a charming old temple which miraculously escaped the Cultural Revolution, and therefore retains many original murals and objects. The Tibetan Medicine Hospital, which is also a factory, is a storehouse of herbs, antlers, bats, snakes and other plants and animals collected from the far reaches of the Tibetan plateau. Stay in a local guesthouse. 
DAY8  Dege – Pelpung
  Ride horse from Dege to Pelpung (Babang). We will have breakfast with a Tibetan family who will accompany us with their horses over to the Palpung Tubten Chokhorling Monastery, where we will stay the night. Palpung ranks second in the hierarchy of Karma Kagyu sect monasteries, and has Ugyen Rinpoche, an 11-year-old (in 2000) living Buddha, in residence. The route from Derge to the monastery takes us through endless fields of maize and barley growing on a steep hillside. Once over Gotse La Pass (4,481 m/14701 ft), the expanse of land belongs to the nomads living in yak hair tents. 
DAY9 Pelpung – Pewar
  Ride horse from Pelpung to Pewar. Traveling along the river and through wheat fields, we will reach the Temple of Pewar, which houses one of the finest sets of Buddhist murals in western Sichuan. The paintings, which are more than 270 years old and cover more than 370 square meters(1214 sq ft), miraculously survived the destruction inflicted by the Cultural Revolution. We will spend a leisurely afternoon here drinking tea and eating tsampa with the rinpoche. With a bit of luck we may have the privilege of viewing the monastery’s exclusive artworks and treasures, which are locked safely behind ancient carved wooden doors. Stay overnight in the temple. 
DAY10  Pewar- Dege – Jomda
  Ride horse back to Dege, then drive to Jomda. From Pelyul county, we will cross the Yangtze river, which marks the political border between Sichuan Province and Tibet Autonomous Region. After crossing Nge La (4,245 m/13927 ft), we are welcomed by Wara Gonpa, an important monastery of the Sakya school. We will stop for the night in Jomda, a moderately large town, at a finely decorated wooden cabin, and pay a visit to a Tibetan hospital which supplies herbal medicine throughout the region. 
DAY11 Jomda – Chamdu
  Drive from Jomda to Chamdo. Reaching the end of the day would seem like a mighty feat as we will be crossing over no less than four passes – Khargang La (4,352 m/14278 ft), Lashi La (4,450 m/14600 ft), Jape La (4,680 m/15354 ft), and Tama La (4,511 m/14800 ft), with clutters of prayer flags waving in the wind on the peaks and friendly nomads waving at us from the grasslands.
DAY12 Chamdo
  Relax in Chamdo. Straddling the Mekong river, Chamdo possesses a rich history as one of the earliest centers of the Tibetan plateau and home to Kalden Jampaling, the great monastery founded between 1436-44 and developed through the centuries by successive incarnations. While the original monastery was destroyed in 1912 by the Chinese, it was rebuilt when the Tibetan army seized Chamdo in 1917. We will spend the day stretching our legs, exploring the monastery and shopping in Tromzikhang, an open-air market where colorfully dressed Tibetans pawn their wares and antique goods.
DAY13 Chamdo – Bangda
  Drive from Chamdo to Bangda. We follow the Mekong downstream through alpine forests to Kyitang village, where the Khampa houses are sturdily built on horizontal timbers. We then turn west to cross the Lona Pass (4,511 m/14800 ft) and follow the Yu-chu river downstream to Bangda, a town junction where Lhasa connects to the Chamdo-Kunming Highway.The Yu-chu valley lies north of the Salween gorges in the highlands of Tsawagang, where the immense geographic spatial dimensions of the land dwarf our presence. Stay in a local guesthouse. 
DAY14 Bangda- Baxoi 
  Drive from Bangda to Baxoi. While distance covered is less than 100 km (63 mi) and probably half that by the way the crow flies, the terrain is steep, as defined by the 180 switchbacks we will conquer when we cross Gama La Pass at an altitude of 4,618 meters. Stay in a local guesthouse.
DAY15 Baxoi – Ranwu – Bome
  Drive from Baxoi to Ranwu then to Bome. On the road to Bome, we will stop in Ranwu to cast our lines in the pristine waters of Ngan Tso, a spectacularly crystal blue lake cupped by snow peaks. After our lunch of freshly caught fish, we will wander along the Poto-chu Valley at Tramog (2,743 m/8999 ft), located deep in the thickly forested gorge of Parlung Tsangpo with glacial waterfalls streaming from the mountainsides. We will go down several hundred meters in altitude as we reach the lowland jungle settlement of Tang-me where the Tsangpo and Parlung Tsangpo rivers meet. 
DAY16 Bome – Nyingchi
  Drive from Bome to Nyingchi. Crossing Serkhyem La Pass (4,515 m/14813 ft), the last major pass before reaching Lhasa, we will have spectacular views of Mount Gyala Pelri (7,150 m/23458 ft) and Mount Namchak Barwa (7,756 m/25446 ft). On the way to Nyingchi, we pass through Bayi, originally a military base, which has now become the capital of Nyingchi District. North of Bayi, Bajie village lies on the edge of a primary dense forest with sacred cypress trees which are more than two thousand and five hundred years old. Around May, we would be able to see three to five-meter rhododendrons in full bloom.
DAY17 Nyingchi – Lhasa
  Drive from Nyingchi to Lhasa. The last leg of the journey is a 270 kilometres(169 mi) sprint into Lhasa across a high plateau. We will pass through a scenic terrain with lush alpine forests and clear snow-melted streams.
 
DAY18-19 Lhasa 
  We will have two full days in the holy city of Lhasa to make excursions to the following places: The Jokhang Temple, the principal Buddhist temple in Lhasa. The temple, known for its large gold image of Sakyamuni Buddha, was first constructed in the 7th century. The Norbulingka, a richly decorated complex located in a beautiful garden setting, is the traditional summer palace of the Dalai Lamas and the exact site from where the 14th Dalai Lama fled to exile in 1959. Sera Monastery, founded in 1419, is a monastery of the Gelugpa order. Its numerous white buildings sit at the base of a rocky hill. Gilded, bell-shaped gyamtschens grace the roofs of the larger buildings. The Monastery used to have 8,000 monks who were taught in the traditions of Vajrayana, Mahayana and Sutrayana, the three vehicles of Tibetan Buddhism. We will also visit the Barkor bazaar in Lhasa, a colorful congregating place for Tibetan merchants. Potala Palace, reputed to contain 1,000 rooms, is considered as one of the world’s most remarkable buildings. Sitting at top of a mountain overlooking Lhasa, the Potala contains hundreds upon hundreds of magnificent thangkas, frescoes, and images built in an era when religious art was created anonymously as a means of gaining merit for future lives.
DAY20 Lhasa – Departure
  We will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

Tibet tours, treks and expeditions
The Tibetan Plateau offers myriad possibilities… We offer a variety of package tours for private groups including the highlights of Lhasa, the Potala, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, Qomolangma National Park, Lake Namtso – and combining Tibet with China & Nepal if you wish -
or we can tailor a tour or trek specifically to your needs – just let us know how long you have, how many people in your group, when and where you want to go.

With a focus on the historic, religious and artistic traditions of Tibet, each year we offer a limited number of Group Departures on the most popular routes and to some of the more remote regions of the Tibetan Plateau.The cultural heart of Tibet are the great monasteries, temples and palaces of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya – explore this area fully on our Classic Tibet tour – continuing on the overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu which has long been one of the classic journeys of the world or add in one of Tibet’s best treks – 4 days from Ganden to Samye.
A side trip up to North Everest Base Camp a definite highlight affording superb views of the mountain. Traveling alone or enjoy sharing your travels with like-minded travelers from around the world – join one of our group departures: Tibet Overland with Everest Base Camp .
These tours use a combination of hotel and basic guest house accommodation, according to availability and are less demanding (physically and culturally) than Western Tibet.                    Kailash, the holy mountain that stands at the center of the Buddhist, Hindu, Bon and Jain universes, the earthly manifestation of Mount Meru, is the focus of journeys to western Tibet. To make a circumambulation (kora) of Mount kailash is to cleanse yourself of the sins of a lifetime.
The remote Kingdom of Guge was establisehed following the 9th century breakup of the Yarlung Empire – the approach is along a rough, winding road through incredible gorges with the Ladakh Himalaya as backdrop. The town of Tsada is dramatically situated on cliffs above the Sutlej – here the monastery of Tholing and the nearby remains of the Guge capital at Tsaparang boast some of the most incredible Buddhist wall murals anywhere.
Travel to this region can be more challenging than other areas – some driving days are long and the roads unpaved and dusty. Guest houses are basic and food options simpler and less varied. For groups of 4-5 and larger camping is a good option. Travel here is still an adventure and the rewards well worth it.

Fixed Departures 2009 ,legacy sightseeing trips
Finding a way in Tibet to have a better understanding of Tibetan culture, legacy & sightseeing trip.
Go and visit tibetan people family. Enjoy the butter tea, tsampa and Tibetan barley wine to find out the natural Tibetan life.
The unique manufacturing process gives our customers a greater appreciation of the heirloom quality and value of their Ralo carpet.
Naturally made Tibetan Incense, hand roll Tibetan incense sticks, in their home cottage industriesWith this, the virtuous ones will experience a higher form of existence and will have all their general and specific wishes fulfilled in there workshop.

Itinerary
Day01 Shanghai-Lhasa Morning flight to Lhasa, transfer to Lhasa in the afternoon. The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 hours’ driving (100km). On the way, you’ll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda – a Budda image engraved in the mountain face. After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize. Overnight in Lhasa. (D)

Day02 Lhasa The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels.
Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet – Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa’s most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight in Lhasa (B.L.D)

Day 03:Lhasa-Drepung monastery and Tibetan carpet workshop.
About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day’s sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.

All Tibetan carpets have cotton “fringe” on the ends, this is the natural remaining ends of the weft threads once the carpet is cut off the loom. Since some customers prefer the look and practicality of a clean edge, the fringe is often folded underneath the rug, covered with a strip of canvas, and hand bound.
Overnight in Lhasa. (B.L.D)

Day04 Lhasa-Yamdroktso-Shigatse.
Yamdroktso(4441m), one of Tibet’s three holy lakes, is located 110km outside of Lhasa. It’s mostly mountain road, winding and bumpy, even thrilling somewhat. After about 3 1/2 hours’ driving, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala(5030m), the dazzling Yamdroktso just lies several hundred meters below the road Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7191m).
Visit the Old Town of Shigatse after arrive, a great place to wander around: Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting(B.L.D)

Day05 Shigatse-Lhasa. Tibetan incense workshop.
Miles away from Shigaste, you can already see the gold tops of Tashilhunpo shinning under the sun. While Tashilhunpo’s magnificent outside leaves you gasp in admiration, the inside of this monastery introduces you more religious tranquility and sincerity.
Tibetan Incense or Dhoop are handmade in the Himalayas according to traditional Tibetan recipes. The ancient art of making Tibetan incense is the traditional masala method in which natural resins, flowers, spices, aromatic and medicinal herbs are blended with the natural glue to create these bamboo – less stick incense in accordance with the oldest Buddha recipes.
Drive back Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa (B.L.D)

Day06 Leave Lhasa.
Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane. Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out. (B)

Includes:
1. the Alien’s Travel Permit,
2. 1 Non-Ac jeep/van for tour transportation,
3. accommodation based on twin-bed room in 3-star hotels
4. 1 English-speaking guide,
5. mentioned sightseeing entrance fees,
6. mentioned meals
7. Airfare of Shanghai-Chengdu/Chongqing-Lhasa
8. Railfare of Lhasa-Shanghai(hard sleeper)

Excludes:
tips, not mentioned meals, personal expense

About the hotel Tibet Gorkha Hotel Lhasa
Author Tip from Lonely Planet
Just 40m (130ft) west of the hotel is the Lho Rigsum Lhakhang, a charming temple jam-packed with pilgrims circling its inner kora path. The hotel is right on Lhasa’s Lingkhor pilgrim circuit so you can add some karma points by walking out the front door and hitting the pilgrim trail.

Highlights:

Tibet Culture&Heritage:
Carpet: Hand made rugs have been part of the Tibetan culture for hundreds of years. They are an integral part of the daily life and Buddhist practices of typical Tibetan households. These beautiful pieces are highly valued and are passed on from generation to generation. In olden times a young woman might spend months weaving a set to bring into her new home upon marriage.
All Tibetan carpets have cotton “fringe” on the ends, this is the natural remaining ends of the weft threads once the carpet is cut off the loom. Since some customers prefer the look and practicality of a clean edge, the fringe is often folded underneath the rug, covered with a strip of canvas, and hand bound.

Incense: Tibetan incense is made from recipes in the medical Tantras some them recorded from the time of Buddha. This superior quality incense is an exceptional blend of flowers, plants, herbs and spices (cardamom and nutmeg) scented with musk, saffron and sandalwood from the Himalayas . Its completely natural fragrance will help bring favor from the Celestial realm to benefit all sentient beings. It is believed that Tibetan incense is used to relieve stress, restore emotional equilibrium and rebalance the wind element.
Tibetan aroma therapeutic incense is purely hand prepared from aromatic herbs in high altitude regions of Tibet according to fundamental principles of the ancient Tibetan traditional system of medicine that originated some 2500 years ago. This incense is totally absent of chocking and camphor smell and is non – toxic. Generally Tibetan Incense is used for Puja offering and purification and also used as air freshener which keeps one’s surroundings flavored with a good scent.

After a period of five years of restoration, where the protests of groups to defend human rights and Tibetan dissidents, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, between the sacred and the former residence of the Dalai Lama, opened the tourists in the past month.
7 million U.S. dollars for the restoration of the hill is the palace of the 17th Century in the heart of the campaign by the Chinese Government for the development of tourism in Tibet, the Roof of the World “, the invasion of China in 1950 and later annexed.
The Heads of State and Government have a tripling of tourism in Tibet, which remains one of the poorest regions in China. Nearly 23,000 foreign tourists, including many western climbers to the Himalayas to explore Tibet, the last year.
Tibet has been periodically shaken by violent protests against China since the 1950s, the nation and the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has lived in exile since 1959 when they fled after an uprising against Beijing.
Documented human rights violations in Tibet, and pointed out that the tests conducted by the tourism industry in Tibet is an attempt to ensure the non-Chinese Tibetans want to change, in the hope of weakening the political and cultural influence of the Tibetans.
Dissidents have also suggested that the Chinese restaurant is a trick to ensure that the 13-story, 1,000-room palace never more than a space for events organized by Tibetan nationalists and dissident monks.
The Chinese government has recognized that the restoration team has developed a security system, on the palate, even in a closed circuit cameras for monitoring and warnings, to protect the “vandals”.
“We have many reports of Tibetans who are very uncomfortable with this project,” said Robert Barnett, director of the network with information about Tibet, based in London, the human rights group. “We hear from the palace of valuables are to restore the wall paintings were damaged.
The Chinese insist that the value of nothing has been removed or damaged.
Regardless of their fear that tourism to the control of China, the large groups of human rights not to be discouraged, the foreign traveler in Tibet.
As the journalists usually do not have to visit the region to foreign tourists and business people the best – and sometimes only – for information input and output. “I think that the Tibetans are very concerned if there is no tourism,” said Barnett.
Who has his own problems for foreign visitors, sometimes, victims of intense police surveillance during visits to Tibet.
In June, two tourists in a group of tourists were from the Chinese police in Shigatse, Tibet’s second city, questioned and four days later, a monk, a tape recording of a speech by the Dalai Lama.
According to the two Americans, their passports were confiscated, searched his room and two copies of the cassette and seven photographs of the leading Tibetan government in exile in China by the police, that the Americans were expelled, according to Nepal.
As part of its campaign to boost tourism in Tibet, the Chinese government last month announced that the facilitation of visa restrictions for visitors who wish to Tibet through Nepal.
With regard to the influx of tourists, the Chinese government has also Gongkar $ 30 million restoration of the airport of Lhasa, the capital of an extension of the runway to the aircraft widebody aircraft to the ground, and seeks the promotion of large international hotel chains prefer standard hotels in Lhasa and elsewhere. Tibet for tourists to find the standards of comfort in a hotel, Hotel Holiday Inn in Lhasa.

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Tibet Travel Advisory
Please be aware that new travel restrictions are in place for Tibet as well as certain areas of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces which are home to mostly Tibetan people.
Every foreign backpacker needs a permit to enter Tibet and right now they are more difficult to obtain than a seat on the next space-shuttle flight.
Even if you are in possession of this magic ticket you must be prepared to be turned away by officials.
The restrictions are likely to extend into April.
I will keep this information updated as more comes in to me.
The security is big concern for the travelers. Perhaps all the foreign missions have put their travel advisory. You may visit their office or websites. The fact is the situation in Nepal has always been tourist friendly. Moreover, now the Maoist conflict is over and as they are in Government after the peace process, the situation is better and peace hence, tourists have never been the victims of insurgency activities in Nepal. Travel to and within Nepal is a safe and enjoyable experience provided sensible precaution is taken. Tourists are advised to use the services of registered and reputed travel/trekking companies and hotels only. By using the services of government registered service providers, you will be ensuring the most comfortable and reliable holiday possible. Public demonstrations and strikes are popular forms of political expression in Nepal, as in other parts of the world and they may occur on short notice. There will be some demonstrations but usually nonviolent and not directed towards foreigners. During general strikes (Bandh), many businesses close, and transportation and city services may be disrupted. Tourist buses, airport downtown-airport shuttle service and rickshaws are the only means of transportation available during bandhs. Travelers are requested to stay either at their hotel or at the most in prominent touristic areas, where no any untoward incidents have taken place, so far. You can also visit places of tourist interest within walking distance from your hotels.

ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS
A passport and visa are required for visitors other than Indian nationals. Tourist visas can be purchased upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at all other ports of entry. All foreigners must pay an airport exit tax, regardless of the length of their stay. Travelers may contact nearest Royal Nepalese Embassy/Consulates for further information. Indian nationals do not require visa. However, effective from October 1, 2000 Indians travelling to Nepal by air will have to show upon arrival at entry point either a passport, voter’s identity card issued by Election Commission of India, or an identity card with photograph issued by the Central or State Government of India. Children under 10 years need not show any identification.

INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS
Nepal has abundance of offers to establish it as a round the year travel destination. Based on this fact, many international tourists are indeed incorporating Nepal in their wishful travel itinerary. Popular tourist areas in Nepal like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Everest Region, Annapurna Region, Langtang Region, Lumbini, Janakpur and others are absolutely free from any sorts of disturbances. This is a clear testimony that travel safety in Nepal is more a perception problem than the actual state of affairs. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) always recommends travelers to get services through the registered companies which guarantee you safe, reliable, standard and value for money travel services. Travelling in Nepal typically involves walking for an extended time over rugged, steep terrain, to various luxurious stays during the course of their trip. Many popular trekking routes in Nepal cross passes as high as 18,000 feet. The Nepal Tourism Board requests all existing and potential travelers to exercise extreme caution while trekking at higher altitudes. The safest option for all trekkers is to join an organized group and/or use a reputable firm that provides an experienced guide and porter who communicates in both Nepali and English.

MEDICAL FACILITIES
Medical care is widely available in the District head quarters, towns and cities. Moreover, Kathmandu has the most modern medi-care facilities, equipment and most qualified doctors in order to provide a quality care. Serious illnesses often require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility. Illnesses and injuries suffered while on trek in remote areas often require rescue by helicopter. Various private Helicopter Companies including the Royal Nepal Army (at the Airport) provide rescue services. The cost is typically not much. For further information, please contact Himalayan Rescue Association (Phone: 26 2746, Kathmandu) or your local travel or trekking agent.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
After the establishment of various international Insurance Companies in the form of joint venture (JV), medical insurance is becoming popular in Nepal. Hence, all travelers are requested to insure through the reputed agencies. However, travelling within Nepal is adequately safe except in some remote government cautioned areas. Please check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation, and for adequacy of coverage. Supplemental health insurance that specifically covers overseas treatment and air evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility is strongly recommended.

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS
In major tourist destinations the condition of the Roads are fairly well maintained. Those travelling by their own vehicles must carry valid road maps. The East West Highway connects all major cities and towns. Further information may be sought from NTB or local agents. The accident rate in Nepal is comparatively very minimal and relatively fatalities from such accidents are rare as compared to other big cities of the globe. Likewise, there are several domestic private airlines operating within the nation, which has tremendously helped to connect the remote part of the country to the capital.

AIR TRAVEL
Travelling to Nepal by air is considered safe. Nepal is well connected by a dozen of international airlines from all major cities of Europe and Asia. It also has a fair number of domestic airlines, which cater to the needs of the travelers domestically. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) infrastructures have been duly extended in order to meet the rising demand of the air travelers.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
All travelers are requested to abide by the custom regulations of Nepal. The facilities that are given to travelers are of international norms except in the cases of heavy-duty import such as valuable metals, articles of archeological and religious importance, wildlife and related articles, drugs, arms and ammunition, and communications equipment.

ENVIRONMENT
Nepal Government is very conscious about maintaining the ecological balance. The preservation of the natural resources and conservation of the national heritages has been our prime concern. In order to give a fillip to this concept, Nepal Government has already brought in to affect the emission control norms for the vehicles. Similarly Nepal Government is coordinating with various experts, donors, INGOs and NGOs and others to manage the Solid waste management and also controlling the effluents discharged by the industries. As far as conservation and preservation is concerned, Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) area and Nepal’s densely populated forests are greatly appreciated models in the world.

Within the dreamed trips to Tibet, there are a few highlights like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, etc. But Mt. Everest is the highlight of all its kind. Everybody boasts once taking pride in traveling to Tibet, but one can be even more proud that he or she goes to see the highest mountain Mt. Everest besides other highlights. Choosing this tour program one can see such wondrous attractions as the successive Dalai Lamas’ winter palace named Potala Palace, the Buddhism pilgrim center called Jokhang Temple, Tashilumpu Monastery which has been the seat of successive Panchen Lamas, and the most exciting point of this tour Mt. Everest Base Camp. Besides those, one can go through Tibet’s farmers’ area, and nomads’ area too. Not only of that kind but also the beautiful scenic spot is to see, like the turquoise lake Yamdrok Lake. The largest city Lhasa, the second largest city Shigatse, the hometown of Tibetan Carpets,            
 
Get To Know Best Of Tibet Within 6 DaysAfter this trip, you will know the relationship between Dalai Lamas and Panchen Lamas, the historic events why there was a war 1904 between British soldiers and Tibetans, the beautiful scenery besides Tibetan Budhhism, etc. Aslo you will pass over the highest mountain pass named Ganphala Pass in the middle area of Tibet, drive along the turquoise lake Yamdrok Lake, look up the all-year-round snow capped mountain and its glacier attached it. The friendly farmers are busy with the harvest if seen, the flocks of yaks feed themselves on the steep mountain slope but very flexible to run back and forth, and so on, all those picturisque landscape surely leave a deep impression on your memorey.

Lhasa Tour , Insight into Tibetan’s Life In Its Capital Lhasa, capital of the Tibet, covers an area of 544 square kilometers and “The Land of Gods” in Tibetan, sits on the north bank of River Lhasa, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsang bo River, at an altitude of 3,600 meters. It has a history of over 13 centuries. With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, Lhasa is famed as “the City of Sunshine”. It is the capital of Tibet and the center of Tibet’s political, economic, cultural and religious activities. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Dr ak Ye rpa are world famous.

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Introduction
Nagqu in northern Tibet. The name “Nagqu” comes from the river Nagqu the upper river Nujiang. In the past, as the river Heihe (Black River). Today, Nagqu “generally known as Nagqu Prefecture. Nagqu Prefecture and the Committee on the administration of the prefecture are in Nagqu town Nagqu.

Nagqu was one of the major political, economic, cultural and commercial centers, but also a transportation center in Tibet. It is also the center for collection and return of animal products, minerals and agricultural products and forest products. Nagqu is a unique landscape. The former Yamtung (or Zhangzhung) cultural place, the monasteries of Saint-Bon Nam-tso Lake (or Lake Nam Co) and the life of mountain shepherds are unique attractions.

The premises are often the people on the Tibetan plateau of northern Tibet from Changtang (or Qangtang) in most Nagqu. An old song: “The mysterious Changtang is wild and desolate, while you are here for the first time, it will be your beautiful country, if you know more.”

Geography Location
Chamdo Nagqu neighbors to the east, Ngari in the west of Lhasa, Xigaze and Nyingchi in the south, and the region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province in the north. It is for Tanggula, Nyainqentanglha and Kangdese mountains. Darga snow-capped mountains in the west and Burgyi mountain in the east of the monitoring of both countries as wild treasure Louvain. Nagqu city is a hub for northern Tibetan contacts with other parts of the region and other parts of China, on the Xining-Lhasa, Nagqu-Amdo-Shiquanhe Chamdo and roads.

With an area of 400,000 square kilometers, the area high in the west from a height of 4500 meters and low in the east. The vast region west of the central region is mostly flat, filled with many lakes and mountains, and rivers. There are high mountains to the valleys of the rivers in the east, the agriculture of the Northeast Tibet. This section is located at an altitude of 3,500 meters in 4500, and also has forest resources of grass and shrubs. At a climate, just as in the central west.

Nagqu Prefecture and elsewhere
Nagqu Prefecture has a population of 330,286, including 326,920 Tibetans (98.98%), 3258 people from 108 ethnic Han and other ethnic groups. Exercises jurisdiction over 10 departments Twin Lake and the Special Administrative Region. The 10 districts are Nagqu, Amdo, Nyainrong, Biru, Jiale, Baqen, SSO, Pangkog and Xainza Nyima.

Features
In Nagqu, large meadows Changtang unique geological and natural landscape change. The great force of nature has beautiful mountains and rivers in this region. Nam-tso lake, sea Tangra Yumco and over 1000 other like Jadeite dispersed in the Gobi desert or grassland. There are many hot springs and geothermal spots. The region also has the vast resources of flora and fauna and alpine vegetation. There are more than 20 animal species under a second to national protection. Rare animals like wild yaks, Tibetan antelope, wild ass and Tibetan are well preserved in the region.

Wonders of nature and folk traditions were distinctive tourism treasures. The people there, religious, captions colors on the mountains, lakes and rivers, which by their natural preserved. In the town of Nagqu, the famous monastery Shodain a long history. Each year, the city is the Nagqu Kyaggen race horses you draw the masses of the local population. During the festival week of horse racing, various types of sports is tractations, rock, archery and Yak-course. Song and dance from all regions of Tibet in the fun.

There are many more places to visit. Tourists are impressed by the great prairies, the Holy Lake Nam-tso, and the mysterious uninhabited area in northern Tibet. Tsangdain convent of Sog County, destroyed the palace of King Hor, the wall in the skull Duoduoga password Biru region are well worth a visit.

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Lying in the southwestern part of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as “the Roof of the World”, Xizang (Tibet) borders on India, Nepal, Sikhim, Bhutan,’ Myanmar and adjoins Sichuan, Qinghai, Yunnan and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Area: over 1200000 km2.

Xizang is the principal part of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, surrounded by mountain masses, including Qomolangma Peak with the world’s maximum elevation of 8848 metres above sea level. There are numerous alpine lakes, torrential rivers and magnificent Buddhist temples, and therefore, it has long been an ideal region for mountain-climbing, scientific investigation, exploration, tourism and Buddhist activities.

The region has a plateau climate, with low temperature, thin air and little amount of rainfall, but a long sunshine time. The greater temperature differences occur during a 24-hour period.

Xizang possesses a great number of famous historic sites. Potala Palace of Lhasa has been listed in the World Heritages, and the Yarlung River is among the national major famous scenic areas. Dazhao(Jokhang) Lamasery and Norbulingka in Lhasa City, Tashilhumpo Monastery in Xigaze, Baiqoi Temple in Gyangze , Drepung Lamasery, Sera Monastery and Gandain Monastery are famous tourist sites.

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