Tours of Tibet are Perfect Adventure Holidays for Singles

If you are looking for an adventure with a capital 'A' then Tibet travel tours are for you. For most people simply reaching the roof of the world will suffice, but for the really energetic trekking in Tibet will be the cherry on the cake. Tibet is called the roof of the world because it lies on the Tibetan plateau making it the world's highest country with an average elevation of about 16,000 feet. This is a high plateau and has something in common with the Altiplano of Bolivia. To the south are the mountains of the Himalayas with many of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest on the border with Nepal. The views are breathtaking. The Weather in Tibet The climate is shaped by the height and it can be pretty cold up high even in summer. In fact there isn't very much snow because the bulk of it falls on the southern face of the mountains. So, with the exception of a few mountain passes you'll find no difficulties getting around even in winter months. In the east you get some of the Indian monsoon weather conditions while in the north you get a more Chinese climate with hot summers but cold winters. Therefore, this means that it's a place you can visit nearly any time of the year. Spring, early summer, and also autumn are perhaps best, but some people have a preference for the winter since there are a lot fewer tourists and it is the time of the amazing New Year festival. Travel in Tibet and Great Things To Do Adventure holidays in Tibet offer a lot to see and do, and there are tours of different lengths to suit all pockets. Even a long trip of three weeks could be easily filled, leaving you with difficult decisions about what to leave out. Tourists are encouraged since tourism is now an important aspect of the local economy. The capital city is Lhasa, which means 'place of the gods', and it is in fact an extremely sunny location. The locals also refer to it as the 'sunlit city'. Some of the monasteries of Tibet were vandalised during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, but there is still a lot remaining of enormous interest, particularly the iconic Potala Palace. Tibet's other major towns namely Shigatse and Gyantse are well worth a visit with important monasteries and bustling bazaars. Trekking In Tibet Everywhere you go you'll have wonderful views of the mountains which include Everest. You'll be able to even trek to Everest base camp if you are fit enough. The very important religious festival of Saga Dawa happens at Mount Kailash, which is a sacred site for Buddhists as well as Hindus. The locals make a 53 kilometre circular walk, some in one day, as part of the celebrations. You can find tours you can join that will take you on this route, but they take a much more leisurely 2.5 days to finish. It really is still a difficult trek with the highest point in excess of 17,000 feet. Tours of Tibet Tours of Tibet start from various places. Most of them start in China leaving from Beijing or Xi'an and finishing in Kathmandu in Nepal. These are good for getting a flavor of all three countries. You'll find some that start and also end at Kathmandu with travel to Lhasa by plane. If you prefer it it is possible to go by rail and spend a couple of days and nights on your trip from Beijing to Lhasa. There is a considerable variety of tours to choose from, but they all include the fabulous scenery, amazing trekking and a fascinating insight into Tibetan culture that you are only able to get by being there. They're mostly small group tours and some of them may start with as few as 4 people. At times the accommodation is pretty simple, but that all adds to your sense of adventure, and also the minor hardships you experience on the way pull your group closer and enable you to establish long lasting friendships. They're fantastic for individuals seeking adventure holidays for singles, as you are likely to establish friendships very easily.