Protected by the vast Himalayan range and a policy of isolation that was enforced by its feudal and theocratic rulers, Tibet remained closed to the outside world for centuries. Tibet’s immense windswept plateau, its devout people, its unique, enigmatic Buddhist tradition steeped in magic and mysticism has exerted a strong fascination on the West, manifested by the wondrous tales of a mythical hidden kingdom or Shangri-la which enthralled generations of travellers.
Travel to early Tibet required a good deal of courage and luck, and for those hardy, intrepid explorers who ventured into the forbidden realm, Lhasa, its capital, came to symbolize the ultimate prize. The few who succeeded in reaching it came away with tantalizing tales.
Tibet’s remoteness, its timeless quality and haunting, magical beauty continues to captivate the imagination of travellers. Mountain Experience endeavours to bring this quality to its trips by creating itineraries that follow ancient pilgrimage routes and visit remote temples, sacred mountains, meditation caves to retrace the footsteps of the early Buddhist saints and masters.
