The entire world seems to be drawn to Tibet. This land of miracles on the roof of the world has captured our attention and our hearts . Tibet is unlike anywhere else on earth, nestled in the high plains north of the Himalayas , with an average elevation over 14000 feet. The unusual terrain is corrugated with monstrous rivers and is more rugged and beautiful than our most wind –swept imaginations. Out of this ruggedness was born a people and a culture based upon strength , beauty and celebration. Regardless of the dimensions of your faith, or the color of your spirituality, a visit to Tibet will change your mind and your heart. Thee is history, there are sprits and a rugged destiny awaiting you.

Tibet is harsh and primordial. Guarded by high passes and blessed by wispy prayer flags, it is often painted as a Shangri-La of cliff-hanging monasteries and a culture locked in eternal mysticism. A century ago, a visit to Tibet took stamina, nerve and a good deal of luck. Isolated by formidable geographic barriers and guarded by its government, Lhasa, the capital, was truly a forbidden city. Few Westerners met the challenge, but the tales they returned with tantalized the imagination of the world. Tibet was the epitome of all that was magical, mysterious and unknown. Today, with the opening up of air and land routes from Nepal, travelers have plenty of opportunities to gain first-hand insight into the myriad sights and sounds of this exotic and ancient land, and to lose themselves in the rich Tibetan culture, architecture, landscape and religion. The spirit of adventure, however, still remains. Hidden behind the Himalaya and rising nearly five kilometers above sea level, Tibet is a land unlike any other, a magical realm of vast open spaces, clear light and pure colour, dominated by an intensely blue sky.

Tibet has been devoutly Buddhist since the 8th century, merging influences from Indian Buddhism, Tantra and the indigenous religion call Bon into a complex synthesis of beliefs. Tibetan Buddhism has inspired centuries of splendid art and architecture, serving as the cornerstone of Tibet's unique and highly developed culture. Visits to Buddhist monasteries and temples are an integral part of any journey to Tibet.