Popular Destination of Tibet

Lhasa City

The meaning of Lhasa city in the Tibetan language means \"holy city\". Dating back to the 7th   century, the capital of Tibet was transferred from Yarlung to Lhasa by king Songtsen. And this city remains the capital city of Tibet to the date. Located at the south central part of the Tibet Autonomous region Lhasa is at the altitude of 3500 m above the sea level. This place is the centre of political, cultural and religious activities in Tibet. The Tibet Tour Operator will plan our trip to this city according to your interest and duration

Lhasa also has the few of the marvelous architectural piece to boast of, like Potala palace and Jokhang Temple. Home to 31 different communities, Lhasa can be both exciting as well as exhausting place at once with its calm corners to the bustling and busy market. Reaching Lhasa is quite a challenging trip with its bizarre terrain and extreme altitude location but once you set your foot in this place you will feel all the challenge was worth it.

Nagqy City

Nested in the northern part of Tibet, Nagqy city is located at the altitude of 4500m above the sea level and covers an area of 40, 000 sq Km. centre of trade and export of various products like animal products, mineral ores, and many other agricultural products, Nagqu has established itself as one of the most politically and economically influential places in Tibet. The city has a population of 331, 000 belonging to various communities. Full of joy and hospitability, you will find people of Nagqu very colorful and vibrant. Temperature is here in Nagqu is like bit colder than typical Tibetan climate. You shouldn’t be amazed by the fact that the average temperature of Nagqu city is around -9.3 degrees Celsius to -3.3 degree Celsius.  With this information you must have gained an idea about what kind of clothes will you bring in your visit to this place.

Violent storms are common in Nagqu because of the vast plain lands. You are to be bit aware of these and you are all but ready to explore the Lands of Nagqu. Foe anyone who is looking for the antiques and traditional items this place is a heaven. The specialty of the Nagqu city happens to be Jak, dried meet and Aweto, which is a creature, found only here and is considered to be a great medicine to many diseases. If you can, arrange your visit to Nagqu city in its festive season. The place will come alive and you will have a great time. Tibet Travel Agent will guide you to the city and let you explore more.

Lokhla City

Once used to be the capital city of Tibet and used to be called Yarlung, Lokhla City is one of the oldest cities in Tibet. Located at the height of 3600m above the sea level, Lokhla city covers 80000sq km area. Home to the earliest monasteries in Tibet, Lokhla city is considered as the source of Tibetan culture and history. Full of small lakes and river tributaries Lokhla city is one of the most beautiful city in Tibet. Temperature in Lokhla city is very fluctuating like any other part of Tibet.

The temperature difference between day and night is amazing, and hence travelers are advised to bring some warm woolen clothes with them. There aren’t many shops and streets to buy things in Lokhla city but some of the specialties of this city are definitely worth searching for. Jiacha stone articles and Yamdrok air-dried meat are the most famous items you can buy in Lokhla city. Travel and plan your tour to this beautiful city of Tibet with Tibet Travel Agency.