Tours in Tibet

The highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft) above sea level.

Therefore Tibet is known as roof of the world, which is located at the main part of Qinghai-Tibet plateau, south-West frontier of China, Tibet borders with Sichuan, Yuannan, Qinghai and Xinjiang; to the south contiguous to India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Burma, and bounded by Kashmir on the west. Tibet is a rich and beautiful land with an average altitude over 4,000m (13,120ft) above sea level. Possessing more than fifty peaks above7,000m (22,960ft), Tibet is home to eleven Himalayan mountains over 8,000m (26,240ft). China, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Burma and Kashmir all border Tibet. Over two million people inhabit this land of rich natural resources and ancient cultures.

Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land. Buddhism, with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of “Lamaism”. Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art. The various people who live on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, each have their own unique of traditions of marriage, burial birth, and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are numerous providing many opportunities for large and exciting celebrations. So come and visit with us a land of rich in mountains, monks, mystery and adventure. Among the many beautiful and popular touristic places, some most popular places must be visited in the lifetime are : Lhasa the capital town, Mt Kailash most precious and holiest place for both Hinduism and Buddhism, Barmaputra river, Samye the oldest monastery, Gaden monastery, Sera monastery, Mt Everest base camp and lots of large Lakes and mountains. Himalayan Windhorse Adventure organize any adventure trips around Tibet.