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Travel to Tibet

Two reasons why I like to travel: culture and to discover more of nature. Culture could be seen anywhere in the world. However, you would need to choose which part of the world to travel if you want to discover more of nature. This also means more adventure than shopping or staying at your hotel and trying out the jacuzzi.

I've always been interested to travel to Tibet. I've always felt that there are so many things to discover about the place and it's rich with culture. An outsider could have a real adventure at this place with the mountains, lakes, glaciers, grassland and more. It could make anyone's travel experience worthwhile.

Places to explore in Tibet:

Himalayas:

This is where Mount Everest, which is the world's highest peak could be seen. Other mountaineers also go here for Lhotse, world's fourth highest peak, Makalu, fifth highest, Cho Yu, sixth highest and Shisha Pangma, the 14th highest peak. Whew! Those are too much to climb.

There is also Kailas that could give any bird lover a view of a bird's life as well as beautiful lakes.

Lhasa

The land of the gods. This is the capital of Tibet and where scenic spots and historical temples could be seen. This includes Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ramoche Temple, Jorkhang Temple and Barkhor Street Market.

Shigatse - The Estate that Fulfills One's Wishes

The center of transportation and agriculture for the people. There are monasteries like Tashilhunpo and Shalu, which are also considered as the major attractions.

Terrestrial Heat
You can see underground steams shooting up a hundred meters into the air and can be seen from ten kilometers away.

The Karo Ruins

A four to five thousand year old ruins include house architecture, stone paved roads, stone built walls, cave dwellings, and many different kings of chipped stone implements.

Tumuli of Ancient Kings

The tombs are massive knolls of earth with flat top-like platforms. There are eight or nine tombs among which some have been identified with Kings Songtsen Gampo, Tride Tsukten and Trisong Detsen.

When traveling to Tibet, it would be very much appreciated by the locals if you try to talk with them using their language and not Chinese. They appreciate the fact that you made an effort of learning their language.

The best time to travel to Tibet is around May to July and September to October although Lhasa and Shigatse is suitable for sightseeing tours all year round. Avoid the Everest Base Camp area during October to April due to harsh climate.

So what can you bring when you go to Tibet? Just make sure you pack lightly. It is important to bring warm clothings such as sweaters and windbreakers. Other things you shouldn't forget are socks, long sleeve cotton shirts and T-shirts. For your foot wear, sneakers or hiking boots are recommended. Don't forget to bring a hat and gloves as well.

It is advisable to have a map of the area you would like to visit. ATM"s are few in the place so it would be best to travel with more than enough cash at hand. Sunblock, sunglasses and lip balm are also essential to avoid sunburn. You should also have a snack and water should you decide to travel in remote areas since it is quite difficult to find food and drinkable water in these areas. The most important is to never forget to bring a first aid kit with aspirin and antibiotics.

posted by Traveler's guide @ 4:53 PM