Tibet. Guide

The Ajax-Press Publishing House represents the second edition (supplemented and actualized as of 2017) a unique author"s guide-"Tibet in the Russian Hyd-Polyglot series. The author of the guide, Alexei Percchukov personally spent more than 10 seasons on Tibet and studied and learned one of the most mysterious places on the planet in the most detail as possible, was imbued with his life -giving energy. Working on the guide, Alexei Percchukov tried to make our readers travel to the places of power to turn out comfortable, useful and rich.
The guide contains: 20 maps and schemes, descriptions of 2 classic routes along Tibet and routes of internal and external ritual detours (CART).
The place that changes life
For a long time, Tibet was closed for travel. But today this unique high -altitude region with harsh climatic conditions, like a magnet, attracts more and more tourists and pilgrims.
The area of ​​this area of ​​Central Asia, located on the Tibetan Highlands, including the provinces of U -Tsang, Kham and Ampo - 1.2 million square meters. km. Here are the origins of the great rivers, the largest lakes are located, among which Manasarovar and Rakshastal are most famous. The highland freshwater lake Manasararar (on which is always calm) is considered sacred in Hinduism. Buddhists and Hindus believe in the healing power of its waters, and that it is able to cleanse negative karma, cure diseases. And only 10 km of Lake Rakshastal, the lake, is lifeless. There are always high waves. There is no fish in the lake, algae are not growing. Tibetan Buddhists consider it a dark beginning, a negative and unknown side of consciousness.
You can relate to places of strength, legends. But the main goal of most tourists and pilgrims from different parts of the world is Mount Kailas. They say that after a ritual bypass (bark), much in life changes for the better. Be sure to read the reviews of those who have already visited Tibet with the author of the guide!
And Tibet is also an amazing story covered with secrets and numerous legends (it is believed that the mysterious Shambhala is located here), more than 2 thousand temple complexes and monasteries of various schools, unique cultural traditions, colorful religious holidays ...
In our guide, you will find:

sections that will help prepare for a trip (at what time of the year it is better to go on the road, what you need to know about staying in the highlands, the advice of a doctor that will avoid the negative consequences of a mountain disease) You will learn about the rules for visiting monasteries and about the procedure for obtaining permission (permit), receive information about the main holidays and festivals, the history of Tibet and the history of religious schools. The second edition is supplemented by information about new hotels and guesthouse, restaurants. In 2017, new roads were commissioned in Tibet, viewing platforms were equipped, and car rental prices and guides have changed.
and copyright routes, among which:
- classic - with a visit to the main monasteries of Tibet and, of course, the capital - the city of Lhasa, where the largest high -altitude palace is located, the former residence of the Dalai Lama (now - the museum),
- routes leading to ancient kingdoms and picturesque valleys ...
- and routes leading to Kailas