Being an exotic and wonderful location on the planet, Tibet houses several of the best monasteries out there apart from some majestic scenic beauties as well. There are many things to explore in this tranquil and astounding natural location during your Tibet travel. In the following paragraphs, we have mentioned several of these amazing places that you can visit while traveling in Tibet.
- The Potala Palace
Located in Lhasa this one is a dzong fortress that was the winter palace for the Dalai Lamas previously. There is no doubt that the Potala Palace is visited by many tourists across the world every year. At present, it has been transformed into a museum and is considered to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. The palace will provide you with genuine architecture that will help you to learn more about the heritage of Tibet as well as its age-old history. We also call the Potala Palace a heaven of arts due to the treasures that are found here right now.
- Mount Everest
It is known to all of us that Mount Everest is the highest place on earth that will provide you with some breathtaking views. This is because you will be at an altitude of more than 5,000 m even at Everest Base Camp. This sacred mountain is also called Chomolangma by the residents of Tibet. Here, we like to inform you that the location of Mount Everest is on the border of Tibet and Nepal and the Tibet side will provide you with the most intriguing views although the mountain can be viewed from either side.
- Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
Another interesting location to visit during your Tibet Travel will be the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. Being somewhat longer than the well-known Grand Canyon in the US, the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon happens to be one of the deepest canyons on earth. Originating near the Kailash Mountain, this canyon enters India through Arunachal Pradesh and begins to flow as the Brahmaputra River.
This canyon is well-known for its unique ecosystem of various types of flora and fauna while the climatic conditions of this location vary from subtropical to Arctic throughout the year. This provides an ideal opportunity for the ecosystem to flourish in the best possible way.
- Lake Namtso
The glorious and crystal-clear blue waters of this lake are known to attract individuals including travelers and pilgrims from different parts of the world. Lake Namtso is situated on the border between the Baingiin County of Nagqu in Tibet and the Damxung County of Lhasa. The indigenous people of Tibet consider this lake to be extremely holy together with Yamdrok Lake and Lake Manasoravar. Do not forget to bring your camera along with you while visiting Lake Namtso.
Conclusion
Besides all these destinations mentioned in this article, there are many more that you can visit during your Tibet travel. Make sure to reserve your tickets to Tibet in advance so as to avoid any rush during the peak season of the year.
