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About Tibet
Tibet, a land veiled in secrecy for centuries, The Roof of the World with all its mystery is open to tourists. Nepal provides one of the few windows to the long forbidden Tibet and its culture. Nepals' relationship with Tibet, both cultural and commercial, date back many centuries. The Sherpas and Bhoties inhabiting the northern mountainous regions of Nepal are of Tibetan origin and share the same religion and cultural practices. Ever since Tibet was opened to the world in 1985, Nepal has become an easy and attractive gateway from which to explore Tibet. The capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is a city whose sights and sounds are lost in time. The Potala Palace of the Dalai Lama is 385 ft. high with 1000 shrines and 200,000 statues. They say it survived the cultural revolution only because Chou En-Lai, in appreciation of its beauty, pledged his own troops for its protection. Norbulinka Palace used to be the summer capital of the Dalai Lama. Part of it now has been turned into a museum. Jokhang Temple built more than 1300 years ago is the most revered temple in Tibet. The innermost shrine contains the oldest most precious object in Tibet -the JOWO, the Statue of Shakyamuni - The Buddha, which Prince Weng Chen brought 1300 years ago. Barkhor street is a lively market place and cultural center which attracts pilgrims, merchants and tourists. Drepung Monastery founded in 1416 was once the largest and richest monastery in Tibet. Sere Monastery is the second largest of the three monasteries in Tibet. It was founded in 1419 by disciple of Zongkaba, founder of the Yellow sect of Buddhism. Garden Monastery, the third largest monastery in Lhasa, is perched high on the mountain top with splendid views of Lhasa Valley
It is possible to visit Lhasa and the long forbidden Tibet from Kathmandu by air or overland. Blue Bird Travels operates special tour packages and trekking programs in Tibet.
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