Imagine being able to ride through the world’s roof and experiencing the astonishing scenery of nature and landscapes. It would be a great adventure and an opportunity to make lifetime memories. If you are thinking about a bike ride adventure to a part of, then the Tibet motorbike tour is exactly what you would wish for. Tibet motorbike tour is a special package designed for bike ride fanatics willing to get out of their comfort zone and explore the Tibetan Plateau, archaic Tibetan culture, nomadic lifestyle, and mountains.
Popular as the ‘Roof of the world’, Tibet is a small autonomous region situated on the northern side of Mount Everest. People around the world come to visit Tibet for both religious and travelling purposes. The Tibetan Plateau is home to more than 1000 lakes, one of them being Nam Co lake, the highest salt lake in the world. Likewise, there are also several sacred lakes in Tebet, such as Yamdrok Tso Lake, Namtso Lake, Manasarovar, Basum, and others. In 2019, the Tibetan government reported that around 40 million people visited Tibet. Some of the most travelled places in Tibet were Potala Palace, Mount Kailash, Lasha, Sera Monastery, and Manasarovar.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site representing historical and cultural values, Potala Palace is a 12,000 feet tall architectural treasure built on Red Hill, central Lhasa. In addition, the Potala palace holds sacred values as its name is derived from Mt. Potalaka, which is a mythical residence of the Buddhist god ‘Avalokitesvara’.
The stairway to paradise, especially in Hinduism, the residence of Lord Shiva, Mount Kailash, is one of the most visited places in Tibet. The mountain is 6638 meters tall, and mountaineering in this region is strictly prohibited due to the religious significance it carries for Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains worldwide.
While in Tibet, one of the exciting activities to encounter is the debating Monks of Sera Monastery during their lunch hour. The debate is distinct from other formal debates, consisting of many dramatic gestures. Each gesture during the argument has a meaning. These gestures help monks give the discussion of a powerful sensation.
Yes, a license is a must for a motorbike ride in Tibet. Besides, during the tour, you will be provided with a temporary Chinese driving license that will allow you to ride in Tibet for which you have to provide a copy of your international driving license to your respective travel agency.
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