Tibet has always attracted people from World over, not just Buddhists on a pilgrimage but also tourists who have heard so much about this beautiful land. Vacations India is one of the few Tour operators who offer you a chance to experience Tibet up close.

Living in the city, we all end up feeling physically and mentally drained, and often we feel a need for something to jolt us out of our stupor. If you feel this is exactly what you are going through, the best remedy is a vacation or a holiday in Tibet. You can be sure that the tour will be spiritually healing and will most certainly reenergize you.

For your holiday, consider taking a tour to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Lhasa was nicknamed "Sunlight City" and is at an elevation of 3,658m, (12,000 feet). Though Jokhang is the religious center, the Potala Palace is the most popular among the tourists and vacationers. The Potala used to be the residence of the Dalai Lama and his staff. It was also the seat of Tibetan government and a school for the monks. Within the palace are two small chapels which are quite old. One is Phakpa Lhakhang and the other is Chogyal Drubphuk. Phakpa Lhakhang houses a statue of the Arya Lokeshwara which draws pilgrims every year. No amount of time is enough to see this Palace because it has 1,000 rooms that feature temples, tombs of the eight past Dalai Lamas and also intricate murals worth a closer look. All the tour or vacation packages to Tibet include a visit to this great palace.

There are other places that one can tour like the Chakpor Hill (Yao Wang Shan) which is around 3,725 meters (12, 221 feet) high. It offers a great view of the surrounding areas and is a prefect location for taking snap shots of Potala Palace. Besides, these there are various other places one can go for trekking. Tibet is an ideal holiday spot for people who like a bit of adventure, excursion and challenge. There are also monasteries, like Drepung and Sera, which are on the outskirts of Central Lhasa. Visitors feel very fortunate in being able to see them, for these monasteries have survived civil wars and even several attacks by Mongols.

Vacations India offers a travel package to Tibet because it appeals not only to people who seek spiritual places where one can spend time on self-introspection but it is also a perfect holiday spot for people who really appreciate and look forward to spending time close to Nature. Tibet is not a country that one can visit with an inexperienced tour guide so while planning out you holiday, pleaser take care that you choose the right Tour Operator who understands the kind of holiday you want and who is experienced and knows exactly what you seek.