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 a the land
rich in mountains, monks, mystery and adventure. |
