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With an average altitude over 4000m above sea level, Lays under
the ancient Sea of Tethys. Eighty million years ago, India
crashed into Asia, pushing up the Himalayas, lifting the ocean
bottom above water, and creating this magical land. Mystical
land, Shangri-La, Forbidden Country: Tibet has many names and
inspires an air of mystical dreams. However, Tibet is real and a
beautiful place to travel. It possesses a unique culture, firmly
rooted in Tibetan religion, but with strong influence from the
geography of the Himalayas, and the neighboring civilizations of
India and China.
Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three major parts -
north, south and east. The eastern part is forest region,
occupying approximately one-fourth of the land. Virgin forests
run the entire breadth and length of this part of Tibet. The
northern part is open grassland, where nomads and yak and sheep
dwell here. This part occupies approximately half of Tibet. The
southern and central part is agricultural region, occupying
about one-fourth of Tibet's land area. All major Tibetan cities
and towns such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsetang are
located in this area and are considered the cultural center of
Tibet.
Spiritual traditions, monasteries, Lakes/Rivers, mighty snow
clad peaks, land rich in mountains, monks, mystery and
adventures just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be
experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to
visit this land.
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