TIBET THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
The Tibetan plateau Lies landlocked behind the bighest and the majestic mountain ranges on north. Two third of this boundless and desolate land lies at an average altitude of 15,000 feet. Isolated from the outside world for such long time, Tibet still remains preserved with its enigmatic and deep-rooted culture. A single trip to Tibet can hardly touch on all its offerings. Lhasa, once a restricted city to all foreigners stands as the highest capital in the world, nearly at 12,000 feet. The capital shines with the exhilarating Potala Palace that has 1000 rooms. This palace is the symbol of Tibet and was once the throne of power and the home of the dalai Lamas. Not surprisingly, the Potala palace is the most popular tourist attraction in tibet. The Jokhang temple is Lhasa's "Cathedral." It shelters Jowo sakyamuni, Tibet's most revered image. The Sera and Drepung monasteries, a Little distance outside Lhasa, were sea's of Buddhist learning. It accommodates thousands of monks and disciples.

INTRODUCTION
No land has captured man's imagination for its remoteness & almost mystical aura as TIBET, the forbidden kingdom on the roof of the world. Captivated by Tibet's mystic charm & ruggedness great explorers & adventurers of the century have ventured into this holy land rendered inaccessible by the hostile natural conditions & bandits that waylaid them across through the Himalayas.

Despite untold ravages brought about during the Cultural Revolution, Tibet's past grandeur, majesty, magic & mystery still remains undiminished. One can still see today nomads herding their yaks, pilgrims worshipping at sacred shrines & the expansive, striking & enduring Himalayan topography. Tibet is truly an `adventurers' paradise'.