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Lhasa, Tibet
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 unburied. |
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Tsedang, Tibet
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.
YAMBULAKHANG PALACE : Situated about 12 km south of
Tsedang, Si the first palace built by the Tibet and
for their first recorded king Nyatri Tsedpo, who is
believed to have descended from heaven. It is a 05
storied fortress-like dwelling built on the spur of
a bill that commands an impressive view of the
entire fertile valley. It was destroyed during the
cultural revolution and the present structure is an
exact replica of the original rebuilt 1982.
SAMYE MONASTERY : Lies about 40km to the west of
Tsedang across the Tsangpo River. It is the first
monastery built by King Trisong Detsen in the latter
part of the 08 the century. Samye Monastery combines
03 distinctive architectural styles that of India,
China and Tibet, symbolizing the source, stability
and spread of the Buddhist faith. With the building
of this monastery, the community of monks began. |
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Gyantse,Tibet
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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Shigatse, Tibet
The town of Shigatse (Xigaze) is called "Center of
Rear Tibet", sits at the confluence of Nyangchu and
Yarlung Tsangbo Rivers about 250 kilometers to the
west of Lhasa. This second largest city in Tibet at
an elevation of 3,800 meters has a history of more
than five centuries. The region around is
historically known as the Rear Tibet and Shigatse
has been its political, business, cultural and
religious center. The residence for all the Panchen
Lamas has been traditionally in the town.
The city located between altitude 29°2' north and
longitude 88°8' east, with a population of 70,000.
The annual rainfall is 300 to 450 mm, the average
annual temperature is 6°C and the frost-free period
is 160 days.
Shigatse region enjoys a moderate climate with
plenty of sunshine. The fertile river valley is one
of the granaries of Tibet. The town proper has
undergone a construction boom with roads leading to
Ngari in the west, the Qomolangma Nature Reserve and
border with Nepal in the south, Nakchu to the north
and Lhasa and Shannan to the east.
The ancient town of Shigatse has become well-known
for its past and rich cultural tradition with Palcho,
Sakya, Pingcuolin and Juenang monasteries and Pala
Estate as well as the Qomolangma Nature Reserve
covering an area of over 30,000 square kilometers in
the nearby region. The annual ceremony of display of
Buddha tapestry, the Sorcerer's Dance Festival, the
Ximuqingpo Festival at the Shalu Monastery and the
active local Tibetan theater are popular attractions
to visitors.
With its rich cultural tradition, majestic
monasteries, breath-taking scenery and convenient
location, Shigatse has become on of the most popular
tourist destination in Tibet. |
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Tingiri / Zhangmu
KODARI (pop. 3,100) lies on the Nepal-China border
114 km north-east of Kathmandu at the end of the
Arniko Highway. The village, situated beside the
thundering Bhote Koshi river, was a stopover on the
ancient trans-Himalayan caravan trail. The Arniko
Highway offers an enjoyable drive, taking you
through magnificent river gorges and mountain
scenery. The Tatopani hot water springs are situated
3 km before Kodari. Most of the inhabitants in the
area are Tamangs |
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