Far Out Nepal ‘Nature alone makes it one of the most fascinating countries in Asia.
A confusion of mountains and hills, almost as if the Himalayas, in an attempt to reach the heavens, had crumbled back down to earth’

- Giuseppe Tucci

Intresting Sights of Tibet

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  • Potala Palace

    Potala Palace

    This architectural wonder is Lhasa's cardinal landmark. It can be seen from all directions for miles around. Potala was set ...FarOutNepal

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  • Jokhang Temple

    Jokhang Temple

    Located on Barkhor Square this 1300-year old golden roofed building at the center of the Barkhor market area is the ...FarOutNepal

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  • Barkhor Street Market

    Barkhor Street Market

    At an elevation of 2,250 m, Paro provides the calm of the countryside, beautiful landscape, scenic villages and ... FarOutNepal

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  • Drepung Monastery

    Drepung Monastery

    Located 8 km west of Lhasa and at the foot of Mt. Ganpoi Uze, Drepung Monastery was founded by Jamyang Choje, a ...FarOutNepal

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  • Sera Monastery

    Sera Monastery

    Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera along with Drepung is one of Lhasa's two great Gelukpa monasteries. It was ...FarOutNepal

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  • Norbulingka

    Norbulingka

    The name means "Jeweled Park", a fitting title for this 200 years old park, stretching over 360,000 sq.mt. The 370 ...FarOutNepal

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  • Gaden Monastery

    Gaden Monastery

    Ganden monastery lies 47km east of Lhasa and is situated at 4500m in a bowl like an amphitheater. Ganden was ...FarOutNepal

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  • Samye

    Samye

    Samye Monastery situated in the middle of the sandy Samye valley and approached via a beautiful river crossing, is ...FarOutNepal

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  • Nam-Tso Lake

    Nam-Tso Lake

    This lake situated about 190km northwest of Lhasa, is the second largest salt-water lake in China. The Nyenchen ...FarOutNepal

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  • Yamdrok-Tso Lake

    Yamdrok-Tso Lake

    On the old road between Gyantse and Lhasa, you will see the dazzling Yamdrok-Tso Lake (4488 m) from the summit ...FarOutNepal

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  • Gyantse

    Gyantse

    Gyantse was once Tibet’s third largest town, since it was positioned at the crossroads of the wool and timber trade ...FarOutNepal

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  • Kumbum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery

    Kumbum Stupa and Pelkor Chode Monastery

    The town of Gyantse is famous for the Kumbum which is the largest chorten ...FarOutNepal

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  • Shigatse

    Shigatse

    The town of Shigatse (Xigaze) sits at the confluence of Nyangchu and Yarlung Tsangbo Rivers about 250 kilometers ...FarOutNepal

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  • Tashilhunpo Monastery

    Tashilhunpo Monastery

    Ganden monastery lies 47km east of Lhasa and is situated at 4500m in a bowl like an amphitheater. Ganden was ...FarOutNepal

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  • Sakya Monastery

    Sakya Monastery

    The monastic town of Sakya (4280 m) is very Tibetan in character and is one of Tsang's most important historical ...FarOutNepal

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  • Tsedang & the Yarlung Area

    Tsedang and Yarlung Area

    Tsedang lies 190 km southeast of Lhasa, a four hours drive. It is a large administrative region known in modern ...FarOutNepal

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  • Everest Base Camp (5200m)

    Everest Base Camp (5200m)

    The Everest region is a difficult high elevation region with altitudes ...FarOutNepal

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  • Rongphu Monastery (4980m)

    Rongphu Monastery (4980m)

    This monastery was established in 1920 by a Nyingmapa Lama and lays claim ...FarOutNepal

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  • Guge Kingdom

    Guge Kingdom

    Guge Kingdom emerged as the next regional power in the 9th century. King Nomde Wosung established this ...FarOutNepal

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  • Mt. Kailash

    Mt. Kailash

    Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. To Buddhists this mountain is the ...FarOutNepal

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  • Lake Mansarovar

    Lake Mansarovar

    At about 30km to the south of Mt. Kailash is situated Lake Manasarovar (4560m), the highest fresh ...FarOutNepal

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