Top 5 Reasons to Visit Tibet
Tibet is considered as a ‘road less travelled’ when it comes to tourism. It is a mysterious and exciting place on the earth. Yet, it is one of the top popular places to visit in this decade.
Why so many people have shown interest in visiting Tibet? This article will talk about the top five reasons to why you need to visit Tibet.
1. Exotic Scenery
Sceneries are found in almost all sightseeing destinations. But, you will have a mixture of glaciers and lush greenery only in Tibet. This is one of the most picturesque places in the world. The Lake Yamdrok has a serene effect that it would take your breath away. There are a lot of other scenic places in Tibet like Mount Kailash, Rongbuk Monastery, Lake Manasarovar, Namcha Barwa, Sino Nepal Friendship Higheway, Qinghai – Tibet railway route, Kunlun Mountain region, Namtso Lake and others.
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Suggested Tour : 4 Days Tibet Lhasa City Tour
2. Ancient Culture
This place has culture intervened with every other element. Culture here is very old and there are a lot of interesting traditions. You can visit monasteries and other religious places to watch these traditions and enjoy.
Some of the top places to view these traditions and culture are Gandan Monastery, Potala Palace, Sakya Monastery, Tradruk Monastery, Sera Monastery and so on. You can explore these monasteries, read books and also enjoy some of their traditions like early morning walk of monks, rituals and so on.
Rongbuk Monastery on the peak of Mount Everest is not just a place of cultural element. It has great architecture and also stunning views. Palkor Monastery is also an important spot to visit.
Another part of culture is festivals. In April, Saga Dawa Festival is celebrated for three days in Mount Kailash. It is one of the colourful events that you ought to witness. Summer horse race festival is another tradition that can be a great entertainment too. You can also enjoy Shoton Festival which is another exciting one, if you are able to tackle crowd.
Suggested Tour : 8 Days Tibet Tour from Lhasa
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3. Adrenaline Rush
If you are looking for a vacation with a lot of outdoor activities and adrenaline pumping action, this is the right place for you. Yes, trekking to Mount Everest or to the base of the peak is the best outdoor activity in this area. But, not all are ready for it.
There are a lot of other attractive and interesting outdoor activities like hiking, bike rides from Chengdu to Tibet, water based activities, trekking and so on. There are a lot of monasteries to which you can hike. Certain trails would be closed during winter for your own safety.
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Suggested Tour : 16 Days Tibet Tour from Nepal to Mt. Kailash
4. Rejuvenation
It might be due to the serene, unpolluted and silent environment or due to the culture; this is the best place for some spiritual and physical rejuvenation. You can stay in any monastery, explore areas around you, take part in their rituals and rejuvenate yourself. If you are willing, you can contemplate your spiritual life with religious rituals.
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5. Flora and Fauna
East Tibet has a sceneries and vegetation that can be compared to Swiss. The canyon region and mountain play important roles in maintaining exotic plants and diverse fauna in this region. If you are planning to visit Tibet in spring, you ought to visit these hillsides to enjoy exotic and beautiful flower patches. The whole mountain will be vibrant with colorful blossoms. You can camp near any of the hills and enjoy a picnic too.
Tibet is an interesting place. It has mountains and glaciers for rough travellers; culture, architecture and festivals for art lovers and, wildlife and sceneries for photography enthusiast and nature lovers. In short, it is a one-fit-all package for your whole family.
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