Lying high on the Tibetan Plateau, Tibet is a place of richly varied landscapes, deep spirituality, and continuing traditions. In fact, Tibet has earned the nickname “Roof of the World”, for being the highest region in the world with an average height above 4,500 meters. From the north face of Mount Everest to turquoise-colored lakes and age-old monasteries with the chanting of Buddhist monks, it is a world in itself.

Bordering Nepal, India, and Bhutan from the south and China in the north, Tibet presents a super blend of cultural and natural wonder. From the Potala Palace in Lhasa, awesome and once serving as the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, down to the shores of holy Lake Namtso, every nook and corner of Tibet reflects mystical charm. Whether you are looking for a pilgrimage to the Jokhang Temple, an overland adventure along the Friendship Highway to Everest Base Camp, or a journey into the tranquil Himalayas, Tibet is a place that stirs the soul and fires the sense of adventure.

General Information About Tibet

• Area: 1,228,400 square kilometers
• Geography: On the Tibetan Plateau, bordering China, Nepal, Bhutan, and India
• Capital: Lhasa
• Language: Tibetan (Mandarin Chinese is also spoken)
• People: Primarily ethnic Tibetans, conservative, and attached to their Buddhist ideology and traditions
• Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY) 1 USD ≈ 7.2 CNY
• Time Zone: China Standard Time (UTC +8:00)

Amazing Facts About Tibet

• Highest Plateau in the World: Tibet is more popularly known as the “Third Pole”, for its more number of glaciers and high-lying plateaus.
• Home to the World’s Highest Palace – The Potala Palace at 3,750 meters high was previously the home of the Dalai Lama and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Sacred Land of Buddhism – Tibet – In the heart of Tibetan Buddhism, Tibet lies with famous monasteries such as Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, and Tashilhunpo Monastery.
• The Best Everest View: Everest North Base Camp, accessible from Tibet, presents the best view of the Earth’s highest peak.
• Lake Yamdrok: The Turquoise Gem – one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet, is considered holy and a host to spiritual energy.
• Yaks and Nomads Land: The vast grasslands of the Tibetan plateau are inhabited by nomadic herdsmen who lead a life just like their forefathers, rearing yaks and sheep. 
• Sky Burial Tradition: One of the most unusual Tibetan burial traditions reflects the Buddhist perception of life and its eventual decline.
• No independent travel is allowed. Tibet has to compel foreign travelers joining a guided tour to keep its culture and environment intact, with special travel permits being issued.

A trip into Tibet is something more than tourism – it is the spiritual awakening, an adventure over the highest landscapes of the world, and one gets the possibility to feel a culture which stands untouched by the time. Meditation at some holy monastery, trekking in the Himalayas, or standing atop before mighty Everest-Tibet offers something beyond comparison.