Tibet in China attracts people from various corners of the world every year. More than 25 million tourists visit here yearly to see the natural wonders and learn about Tibetan spirituality and culture.
Ganden Monastery
Its meditation halls will be busy with visitors and monks throughout the year. This monastery sits above Wangbur Mountain, which offers a great view of the mountains around it. Ganden to Samye monaster hike is extremely popular here. It can take you to the world’s most beautiful lakes, valleys, and forests. Among them, the Tsotup Chu Valley is the most famous.
Mount Everest
More than 6000 climbers from different countries have reached the top of this mountain successfully. Being on the top of the world’s tallest mountain gives immense satisfaction and pride. The South Col route (Nepal) is the popular route to reach the mountain’s top.
The Northeast Ridge Route is for those planning to climb this mountain from Tibet. This route falls on the north side of this mountain, and most climbers take this route as it is comparatively less risky. It is from the ABC (Advanced Base Camp) that the real challenge begins. Mount Everest has 2 base camps. Camp 3 is located at 7900m height from the sea level.
Most climbers take 6 hours maximum to reach Camp 3 from Camp 2 and 8 hours max from Camp 1 to Camp 2. This journey involves climbing several ladders and fixed ropes. A climber should have lots of patience and inner strength to climb great mountains like this. Reaching the Everest Summit from Camp 4 may take 6 to 9 hours maximum. Almost 5 deaths are seen at the base camp here every year. Hence, climbers must be extremely cautious when climbing the tallest mountains like Mount Everest.
If you love trekking, the Tingri to the Everest base camp trekking is something that you should not miss. This trek gives an opportunity to view the North Side of the Mt. Everest. Tingri is a small town located to the west of Lhasa City, 600km away. The temperature starts to rise in April. Hence, you could plan to trek in April, May, or June. Ensure that
Potala Palace
This palace In Lhasa is now a museum. Dalai Lamas has used it as a winter palace once upon a time. Its amazing backdrop and stunning architecture can make us fall in love with it. This palace will be crowded with visitors and locals from April to September. This palace on Red Hill was built by Songtsan Gampo in 631 AD. This museum helps us learn about Tibetan culture and arts. It is the home of several Buddha figures, religious jewelry, murals, and scriptures.
With more than a thousand rooms inside, this palace looks truly mesmerizing. This palace is built with granite, wood, and stone. To reach the Red Palace, you must climb more than 360 steps. As this palace has no elevator, ensure you wear comfortable shoes that help you climb steps easily.