Asia Nepal Tibet
Cultural Heritage
Affectionately referred to as the “Roof of the World,” Tibet is a popular tour destination on the Himalayas. Set in the midst of majestic Himalayan heights and strewn with peaceful Buddhist gompas, Tibet is the perfect holiday destination. Enjoy shopping in Tibet though make sure not to buy too much jewelry or artifacts as one is not allowed to take too many ethnic objects out of Tibet.
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Cultural Heritage
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years
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Cultural Heritage
Kathmandu has been the center of Nepal's history, art, culture and economy. It has a multiethnic population within a Hindu and Buddhist majority. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Tourism is an important part of the economy as the city is the gateway to the Nepalese Himalayas. There are also seven casinos in the city.
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Heritage Nature
Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, is known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. In the High Himalayas, peaks such as 7,326m Jomolhari are popular trekking destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley.
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Nature Wildlife
Rajasthan is a desert, it is difficult to ignore the fact that the region, has a varied topography, and includes from semi arid, desert-like conditions to among the oldest mountains in the world, and lush, water-filled valleys. Its wildlife is so rich in variety, including from tiger, leopard to endless varieties of deer, rhesus monkeys, reptiles including python, and a profusion of bird-life that includes water-birds.
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Heritage
The Palace on Wheels is India's original luxury train that is frequently refurbished. On rolling back wheels of time, we find the rulers of princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India traveled by these luxurious coaches. It offers you a heart-rending trip to the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Also discover the royal history of Taj Mahal in Agra.
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