Tibet is an isolated and absorbing place, due to its great height it is situated on, it is often called as “the roof of the world”. The area of the southern Tibet is surrounded by the immense Himalaya peaks, including the world’s tallest peak- Mount Everest that is called as Jomolongma in Tibet. The these jagged and tall mountains covered with shiny white snow, green valleys, beautiful lakes and ancient structures are some of the features that make Tibet so special. The other important thing that makes this place special is the Tibet’s devout Buddhism. All around, you will find prayer flags, monasteries, temples and praying pilgrims devoted to the Buddhist Gods.
Must-visit places in Tibet–
Undoubtedly the is one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit, every year a hundred of explorers come to visit Tibet from different parts of the world. Here are some of the places that are should definitely be included in Tibet tour:-
Lhasa Region:
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet , economical and cultural center of Tibet. It is an extremely attractive city with stunning beauty and landscapes. First time visitors get greatly excited to see its high elevation and are amazed by its rich historical and cultural relics religious of more than 1,300 years old.
Some of the remarkable and popular places of Lhasa city are Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Drepung Monastery etc which we are about to discuss in the blog. If you ramble around the city, you will get to experience an amazing coalesce of the ancient and the current time, old traditions and novelty.
Potala Palace:
This ancient palace is located on the Red Hill of Lhasa, it is one of the most exotic places in the Lhasa city that must be visited when you travel Tibet. Potala palace is popular and appreciated all over the world for its graceful structures, grand constructions, outstanding artworks and sacred religious atmosphere.
Jokhang Temple:
Jokhang temple, the religious hub of Tibet, is situated in Barkhor Square at the center of the old Lhasa and at present it maintained by the Gelug school.
Mount Everest–
Another great attraction, that we can say the center of attraction, to visit Tibet is the Mount Everest. The thousands of international sightseers come to Everest Base Camp every year. It is the destination that every trekking lover and mountaineer wish to visit.
During the time from April to October, the atmosphere is moderately dry and warm with bright sun that make it easy to travel as in winters it is extremely freezing making the travel difficult.