‘Shangri La’, ‘the Rooftop of the World’ – locked away in its Himalayan fortress, Tibet has long exercised a siren’s hold on the imagination of the West. Tibetans are used to hardship and they have managed to keep their culture and humour alive. The roof of the world is an unforgettable land of curious nomads, mysterious gompas and vast breath-taking panoramas.
The atmosphere is severely dry nine months of the year. Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world and contains two world heritage sites Potala palace and Norbulingka. Tibetan economy is dominated by subsistence agriculture due to limited arable land. The primary occupation of the Tibetan plateau is raising livestock such as sheep, goat, yaks and horses. Religion is extremely important to the Tibetans and has a strong influence over all aspect of their lives.
Travelling to Tibet is an adventure due to its geographical location. The temperature from april to November is quite mild in the day but night could be freezing. June and july could be rainy and December to march could be extreme cold especially at night.
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