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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 /
Zangbu |
| 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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