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Tibet has rightly been referred to as 'The Roof of the World' in all general knowledge books published and read worldwide. The topography of Tibet comprises of a high plateau referred to as the Pamirs spread across Central Asia It is perched at an average altitude of 4,900 meters above the sea level. The social, political and cultural set up of Tibet from the 17th century till 1959 has primarily been spiritual and deeply religious. It finds its roots in the doctrines of Buddhism springing support from the guidelines of the bodhisattva of compassion.
The Tibetan Buddhism is the distinguished form of Vajrayan and finds similarity with the Shingon Buddhist tradition practiced in Japan with distinctive ceremonial rituals and sacred gestures and words. The capital city Lhasa is considered to be the most sacred city of Tibet. The Potala Palace in Lhasa has traditionally been the seat of secretarial and political power administered and executed by the His Holiness Dalai Lamas and his regents till its occupation by the People's Republic of China in 1959. Currently Tibet has been accorded the status of an autonomous region within the fold of China mainland.
In 1624 Portuguese were the first among foreigners to have come to Tibet and built a church. They were most welcome until the mass influx of the Jesuits in the region causing the wrath of the otherwise peaceful lamas and were expelled by mid-18th century. Potato crop was introduced in Tibet by George Boggle, a Scottish man who came to the Shigatse region to explore possibilities of trade with the British owned East India Company. Shigatse is the second largest city and is situated west of Lhasa. Tibet from mid eighteenth century to mid nineteenth century was wrapped amid expansionist tendencies of the British in India and tsars in Russia. This made the government authorities of Tibet to shut its doors to all foreigners by 1855. Surveyor spies such as Nain Singh backed by the British Government in India clandestinely mapped the altitude, longitude and latitude of the Lhasa city and traced the route of the mighty river Tsangpo which enters the Indian mainland as River Brahmaputra.
Places of interest in Tibet include the historical monasteries such as the great Ramoche and Jokhang Temples. The Potala Palace has rightly been assigned a place of honor amongst the list of World Heritage Sites for its grandeur; splendor and magnificent architecture build on the lines of the traditional Buddhist art. Norbulingka is the summer abode of the much revered Dalai Lama is a delight to the eyes.
The colorful thangka paintings and mandalams, The Buddhist wheel with two dragons in fury mirror the meaningful Buddhist approach. It can vividly be seen infused in the architecture of the land. Chanting of the religious mantras in Tibetan or Sanskrit is well integrated into the spiritual way of living that religion inspires to the Tibetans. The air of Tibet has a tone of magic and mystique in it and is currently blending with the winds of modernization.
The Central government in China has done much to push the tourism sector in Tibet by way of infusing in much development. Qinghai-Tibet Railway which is the highest located rail line in the world connects Tibet with the eastern provinces of China and has become functional since July 2006. The serpentine passage of the train amidst the majestic mountains laden with awe-inspiring pictorial panorama and rejoicing of ones spirit in the reverberence of the cool, mystical air is a journey worth remembering for long times to come.
Traditional items of the Tibetan origin primarily the handicrafts such as the typical colorful Tibetan Buddhist murals, paintings, rugs, carpets, quilts, jewellary, fabrics, wooden items, precious stones, hats are very much in demand from the tourists generating returns in terms of the much desired foreign currency. Other items of tourists' interest include the copper teapots, rosaries, turquoise, precious and semi-precious gems, Buddha figures, masks and costumes. The incoming of the tourism has brought about economic and social revaluation in the otherwise hard-up Tibet. However many view these progressive efforts as the killer of the religious culture distinctive of Tibetan culture. Tourists can avail the services of the experienced local tour operators to take them for the trek in the mesmerizing wilderness and lush greens in the deep interiors of the forest.
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Ladakh Travel India
Ladakh is Jammu western tourists, which used to be called 'Western Tibet' or 'Little Tibet'. It spans the Great Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges and the upper Indus River Valley. Ladakh has been also the described as 'Moon Land', 'Magic Land', and 'Mysterious Land' for its unique landscape and exquisite culture. With its unmoved character and spell-binding natural beauty Ladakh attracts the more intense and adventurous of travelers.
Its landscape, sky, shooting stars, silence, wizened faces, rosy cheeks, dragons and Zen - everything also makes Ladakh a quite place to visit. If you are visiting Kashmir don't fail to make the trip to beautiful land of Ladakh. Truly with its ancient gompas perched on soaring hill-tops, shattered looking landscapes splashed with marvelous patches of green, ancient palaces clinging to sheer rock walls, Ladakh offers a heaven like look. Besides, the delightful and immensely colorful Ladakhi people will make your holiday a memorable experience.
Sightseeing in Ladakh
Leh: Sightseeing in Ladakh begins with a tour of Leh Palace, counts amongst the popular places to see in Ladakh. The major attraction is the nine storey Leh Palace (Built by Sing ge Namgyal in 16th century) and Tsemo (Victory Peak) built by Tashi Namgyal. The other places of importance are the Sanskar Monastery, Shanti Stupa Zoravar Fort etc. It is also the main business centre of Ladakh.
Dha-Hanu: It is located to the south west of Leh, around 163 Kms. It is the Land of the "Drok-Pa"an Indo Aryan race. In this area, you will find a number of villages. However, tourists are allowed to visit the villages of Dah and Hanu only. Being on lower altitude Dhahanu is warmer than Leh. Their cultural and religious practices are totally different from the rest of Ladakh. Bon-Chos believe in an ancient Pre-Buddhist animist religion known as "Bon-Chos".
Central Ladakh: This is a very attractive area with plenty of Monasteries and villages. The major attractions are the nine storey Palace (Leh), the Palace Museum of Stok, Hemis, Thiksey, Chemrey, Phyang, Lamayuru, Spituk, Ridzong, Alchi Monasteries and villages of Basgo, Nimoo, Sanskar etc. This is very short information given above.
Buddhist Monasteries: Buddhist monasteries are the most unique feature of Ladakh. The Hemis monastery is the largest monastery of Ladakh with an exquisite painting of Lord Buddha, displayed once in 2 yrs. Then, there is the Shey monastery with a gold plated copper statue of Buddha. Alchi, Lamayuru, Likir, Spituk, Thikse, Stakana, Sankar, etc are some of the other popular monasteries in Ladakh.
Wildlife: Ladakh is home to some of the most exotic wildlife species. Several flowering plants, a dozen important mammals and over a hundred species of birds are found here in this rugged terrain. Thriving on the minimal vegetation, poor shelter, rocky terrain and bitter cold are the wild animals like Yak, Nyan, Urial, Churu, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, etc. Ladakh also plays host to a number of resident as well as migratory birds.
Leh Mosque: It was constructed under the threat of military action by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb which prompted King Deldan Namgyal to build the mosque in 1661. Leh Mosque, in the main Bazaar, is an architectural beauty. The mosque is green and white in color and reflects a mixture of Islamic and Tibetan architecture and can accommodate more than 500 people. The mosque is open only to men.
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