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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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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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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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Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess Mahalakshmi. The words "maa" and "mata" are commonly used in India for "mother", and thus are often used in connection with Vaishno Devi.
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Gautam Buddha, the spiritual leader of Buddhism was born in Nepal. He was born into a royal family of Nepal. His father thought that he would be one of the greatest warriors, but soon at age of 29, he abandoned all the worldly pleasures and left for his self –attainment of ultimate spiritual. He went to Bodhgaya, where he attained the ultimate enlightenment by underous meditation under the Holy Bodhi Tree.
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