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Popular Tourist Destination
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Lhasa |
The capital of Tibet, at an
altitude of 3650m, is situated on the north of
bank of Kyichu River, a tributary of the Yarlung
Tsangpo river. Lhasa in Tibetan means " Place of
the Gods" and Potala Palace, the Residence of
Dalai Lama ( The God King), is the earthly
representation of the celestial Palace of
Avaloketeswora, The Buddha of infinite
compassion whose incarnation in the human form
is believed to be the Dalai Lama. It is a city
truly blessed by the gods where life is
unburried.
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Tsedang |
No tour of Tibet is complete
without a visit to Tsedang, situated 170km
Southeast of Lhasa in the Yarlung Valley along
the banks of the Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) The
cradle of Tibetan civilization. This region
abounds with important historical landmarks such
as Samye, Yumbulkhangm Chonggye, Mindroling and
others.
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Gyangtse |
Gyangtse Is a pastoral town
between Lhasa and Shigatse. It is 264km South
west of Lhasa. It still retains the charm of a
traditional Tibetan town untouched by modern
expansion. It made world headlines in 1904 when
colonel Young Husband, who led a British
expedition to Tibet, defeated the Tibetan army
there. As a crossroads on the principle trade
route to India, it used to be renowned for the
excellence of the carpets. The compound,
encircled by an impressive wall, once contained
19 monasteries, presided over by the still
intact fortress Perched a top a nearby mountain
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Shigatse |
Shigatse Is the second largest
town in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying
254km west of Lhasa at an altitude of 281Otn.
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Shigatse Is the second largest
town in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying
254km west of Lhasa at an altitude of 281Otn. |
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