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Tibet is not only an important place
for spiritual and religious seekers
but also for those travellers and
trekkers who really want to explore
the mystic treasure of culturally
rich traditions, impressive
architecture, imaginative
monasteries, the way of life of
Tibetans, high Himalayas and
nature’s beauty. Tibet was called
Bod-yul and Ti in the past.Tibet is
a modern name. Tibet is also known
as “Roof of the World” because it is
situated at the altitude ranging
from 1000 ft – 16,500 ft. This high
land of Tibetan Plateau is encircled
by a long series of impressive
peaks, notably Everest, Cho Oyu,
etc.
There are many salt-water lakes in
Tibet. The capital city of Tibet is
Lhasa, which is situated on the
right bank of the Kyi Chhu River.
Tibet is easily accessible by land
or by air from Kathmandu.
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