Tashi Delek!

Tibet is Autonomous Region of China. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. Tibet is a home of Lama Buddhism. The Potala Palace in Lhasa is a landmark of Tibet and Lama Buddhism. Tibet

has remained unknown to the world until the beginging of last century.

Tibet is also a Land of extraordinary beauty in a most remote part of the world. There are high mountains and vast grassland. In general its majestic and grand scenery, mysterious and exotic religious culture, and people are the attractions of Tours in Tibet.

History: According to legends the Tibetan history starts with a monkey and a Siren. The monkey was sent by Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezi) for religious retreat on the high plateau. The siren managed to persuade him to marry her.

Having the permission of Avalokiteshvara, they married and had 6 children. They were believed to be the ancestor of the Tibetan people. In the 7th century the rising Yarlung Dynasty (Tubo Kingdom) unified Tibet and became a strong Nation. Nepal and China married their Princesses to Songtsen Gampo, the outstanding King of Tibetan people. The two Princesses brought with them peace and also Buddhism. King Songtsen Gampo embraced the religion and Tibet readily accepted Buddhism.

Geography: It is a plateau of an average height 4000 m above sea level, covers more than 1.2 M sq. km, is surrounded by the highest mountain ranges, the Himalaya to the south, the Karakoram to the west, and the Kunlun to the north. Tibet is also considered roof of the world. It has 38 peaks whose altitudes exceeds 7000 m including Chomolongma (Mt. Everest) in the border with Nepal.