The capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 3650m, is situated on
the north of bank of Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlung
Tsangpo river. Lhasa in Tibetan means " Place of the Gods" and
Potala Palace, the Residence of Dalai Lama ( The God King), is
the earthly representation of the celestial Palace of
Avaloketeswora, The Buddha of infinite compassion whose
incarnation in the human form is believed to be the Dalai Lama.
It is a city truly blessed by the gods where life is unburried.
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Tsedang
No tour of Tibet is complete without a visit to Tsedang,
situated 170km Southeast of Lhasa in the Yarlung Valley along
the banks of the Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) The cradle of
Tibetan civilization. This region abounds with important
historical landmarks such as Samye, Yumbulkhangm Chonggye,
Mindroling and others.
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Gyangtse
Gyangtse Is a pastoral town between Lhasa and Shigatse. It is
264km South west of Lhasa. It still retains the charm of a
traditional Tibetan town untouched by modern expansion. It made
world headlines in 1904 when colonel Young Husband, who led a
British expedition to Tibet, defeated the Tibetan army there. As
a crossroads on the principle trade route to India, it used to
be renowned for the excellence of the carpets. The compound,
encircled by an impressive wall, once contained 19 monasteries,
presided over by the still intact fortress Perched a top a
nearby mountain
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Tibet Overland
Most popular trek in Nepal. The complete circuit normally takes
about 18 to 21 days, plus time traveling to the area. The
complete circuit circumnavigates around the Annapurna Massif,
this trek
The North Col of Everest is located in Tingiri (Shegar). Massive
glaciers and seracs feature a thrilling splendor. The peak has
been a holy climbing attraction for world's mountaineers. In
recent years, more and more mountaineers start from the Everest
Base Camp trying to conquer the world's highest peak while
tourists trek to the foot of the peak to enjoy its beauty.