This remote land, of culture, of wide open spaces, gilt-roofed temples, and intricately decorated monasteries, is dominated by the ancient holy city of Lhasa. An aura of magic, and mystery awaits you, with majestic views of the spectacular Himalayas, which also includes Mount Everest, visible from the Tibetan side.

Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The Capital is situated in a mountain-fringed valley on the north bank of the Kyichu River also called the Lhasa River in the central southern part of the region. At an elevation of 3,658m, (12,000 feet), the Lhasa city was nicknamed “Sunlight City”, is the highest city in the world. The city has many Buddhist monuments and was once the seat of the His Holiness Dalai Lama, so that flocks of pilgrims have been making their pilgrimage to the city for centuries. More and more tourists from every corner of the world visit Tibet to explore this vibrant city of Lhasa and its mysterious culture heritage. Shigatse, also Xigatse, means "fertile land" and stands at the junction of the Yarlong Tsangpo and Nyangchu River. It used to be the capital of Tsang and now is the capital of Shigatse prefecture. The 600-year-old city is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, who is one of the two prestigious spiritual leaders in Tibet and the abbot of the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

Ofcourse, being a Himalayan destination, Tibet offers real good adventure oppurtunites for all those who seek to explore the lesser known places in the world. Just like the cold desert of India, Ladakh, Tibet is full of excellent trekking areas, which also provide the explorers a chance to sightsee tha Buddhist monasteries and sites too and get a glimpse inside the cultural heriatge. You can also go for Jeep safari trip or mountaineering towards the Tibetan side of the Everest.