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Tibet Tourism
Tourist Attractions If you are a nature buff and like to venture into the unknown, Tibet is just the place you need to go to. It is a small country with many surprises in store. Some of the primary destinations in Tibet include:
![]() Lhasa Lhasa is the capital and one of the main cities of Tibet. The mystifying Tibetan Buddhist culture and monuments such as Potala and Jokhang are the main attractions of the city. It offers some of the best accommodation, restaurants and shopping facilities for the tourists. Other attractions of the city include Barkhor street, Drepung monastery, Ganden monastery, Jokhang temple and Potala palace among others. Chamdo Chamdo is one of the main cities of Tibet that should be included in your itinerary. It is a fertile valley having striking scenery, thick forests, ancient ruins and unique ethnic groups. There is much to see here including the Chambaling Monastery and the Zezhol Monastery. Ngari The city of Ngari has spectacular scenery and occupies a special place in the history of Tibet and Buddhism. The tourists coming here should visit the ruins of Guge kingdom and the Tholing Monastery. Other cities of tourist interest are Nakchu, Nyingchi, Shannan and Shigatse. Climate The rough climatic conditions prevailing in Tibet make it one of the most
difficult places for human existence. It is pleasant in summers while it
can get freezing cold in the winters. In the capital Lhasa the temperature
ranges from 29 degrees Celsius in summers to minus 16 degrees Celsius in
winters. The sun rays are very strong due to the high altitude. The type
of clothing to be carried depends on which part of the country you plan to
travel to. Warm clothing is essential as the weather is unpredictable and
it can get extremely cold. The best time to visit Tibet is from April to
October.
Culture ![]() Farming is the main occupation of the people while more and more people are taking up to business these days. Buddhism, Islam and Catholicism are the main religions. The literacy rate and the medical facilities in the country continue to improve rapidly. Tsampa is a local food made out of barley which is the staple diet of the people. How to Reach in Tibet
By Air
Travelling by air into Tibet can be an exciting experience as it offers breathtaking and spectacular views of the valley and the snow covered mountains. The Gonggar Airport connects Tibet to Beijing, Chongqing, Kathmandu and Hongkong. There are no domestic airlines operating in Tibet. By Road There are five highways that connect Tibet to China and Nepal. They are the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, Yunnan-Tibet Highway and the Chinese-Nepalese Highway. Out of these only the Qinghai-Tibet Highway and the Chinese-Nepalese Highway are open for the tourists. Inside Tibet the main form of transport are buses which connect the main cities of the country whereas some places can be accessed only on jeeps. Bikes are available on hire. |