Tibet
is located at the southwest frontier of China with a vase
land of more than 1.2 million square kilometers. Tibet borders
with India, Nepal, Bhutan, Shikkim, Burma and neighbours
with Qinghai, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Yunnan. Tibet has a total
population of more than 2.56 million, among which Tibetan
takes up 94.7%. Other main nationalities include Hon, Menba,
Luoba, Hui, Naxi etc. This spectacular land is charming
for its beautiful natural landscape, glorious history and
culture, unique folk custom, with all of which Tibet has
attracted more and more tourists from home and abroad. Tibet
has already become the hottest world-level tourist destination
in the world. Since the late 1970s the chinese and Tibetan
mountaineering associations have been issuing permits to
foreign climbers for mount Everest and twenty other summits.
The majority of these mountains are part of the high Himalayas
between Everest and Shishapangma, though several other interesting
7000-meter and 6000-meter peaks have been opened on other
regions of Tibet. To climb to the roof of the world and
stand atop your own Himalayan peak, really is an unrivalled
experience and at Explore Himalaya we can help you to achieve
this dream of a lifetime.
There are only three major peaks in Tibet which the Tibet
Mountaineering Department has given permission for climbing.
According to Buddhist Philosophy every mountain is sacred
and should not be touched by human feet. One of these mountains
is Everest which can also be climbed from the Nepal side,
the other 2 are Cho-Oyu (8201 meters) and Shishpangma (8013
meters), neither of these giants are technically difficult
but any mountain over 8000 meters (only 14 in the World)
demands the greatest respect and those participating in
either of these climbing programs will need to be of a high
standard of fitness. Our climbing team are vastly experienced
all having participated in numerous Expeditions in Nepal,
Tibet and India.
We offer you the journey of a lifetime; the opportunity
to experience one of the most incredible cultures and landscapes
that this planet has to offer. Based in Lhasa, we know the
region better than anyone and, employing a mix of Tibetan
and western staff, are able to provide the best on-the-ground
organization and support possible.
Listed here are our most popular and recommended tours through
Tibet, Mongolia and Bhutan. All our itineraries can be privately
booked for the dates that suit you - please ask for the
cost for the number in your group. Or we can tailor make
an itinerary to suit your particular interests and time
constraints
with a focus on the historic, religious and artistic traditions
Tibet.
