Explore Tibet

Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). Located in the Himalayas, the highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising 8,848 m (29,000 ft) above sea level.

The Potala Palace Is one most sought-after places to visit in Tibet. It is a dzong fortress located in the city of Lhasa which was once upon a time the winter palace for the Dalai Lamas from the year 1649 to 1959. After that, it was converted into a museum, and at present it happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This palace has also earned the name of heaven of arts because of some of its treasures that have been collected with time. Visiting this place, you will fall in love with the authentic architecture that stands in harmony with the striking backdrop. You will also get to learn more about the age-old history and heritage of Tibet. 

Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon happens to be one of the most popular places to visit in Tibet and the deepest canyons in the whole world and it is slightly longer than the Grand Canyon in the United States. It originates near the Kailash Mountain and enters Indian borders in Arunachal Pradesh and flows as the great Brahmaputra river.

Sakya Monastery which is also popularly known as Pel Sakya happens to be a wonderful Buddhist monastery situated on the road to Tingri in the Tibet Region. 

Mount Kailash is considered to be one of the top places to visit in Tibet It is visited by zillions of pilgrims all through the year. It is considered to be a sacred mountain range by many religions like Bons, Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists.

Mountains and rivers 

Tibet has some of the world's tallest mountains, with several of them making the top ten list. Mount Everest, located on the border with Nepal, is at 8,848.86 meters (29,032 ft), the highest mountain on earth. Several major rivers have their source in the Tibetan Plateau (mostly in present-day Qinghai Province). These include the Yangtze, Yellow River, Indus River, Mekong, Ganges, Salween, and the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra River). The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, along the Yarlung Tsangpo River, is among the deepest and longest canyons in the world.

Tibet has been called the "Water Tower" of Asia, and China is investing heavily in water projects in Tibet.

The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers originate from the vicinities of Lake Mapam Yumco in Western Tibet, near Mount Kailash. The mountain is a holy pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Tibetans. The Hindus consider the mountain to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The Tibetan name for Mount Kailash is Khang Rinpoche. Tibet has numerous high-altitude lakes referred to in Tibetan as tso or co., One of these is Lake Manasarovar.

Tibet is often called the “Roof of the World” because it is the highest region on Earth, with the majority of its landmass situated on the Tibetan Plateau, which sits at a very high elevation above sea level and is surrounded by the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak; making it appear like the top of the world.