Where to go in April

APRIL - Time to conquer the peak in April, wants to shake things up after the winter and do something such an unusual and memorable for a lifetime. For example, make a pilgrimage to the sacred temples of Tibet, or to climb the highest mountain peak in the world Mount Everest. Tibet Land of the highest and most extraordinary in its beauty and grandeur of mountain peaks, exotic culture and interesting people, Tibet is one of the cleanest places of the earth. His second name the "Roof of the World" earned him quite rightly - the average height of the entire region above sea level is about four miles. That is why the population density is extremely low. Most of the population lives in the eastern part of the Tibetan plateau, in the largest cities in the region of Lhasa and Shigatse. Tibet Despite its height above sea level, the average climate in Tibet surprisingly soft. The sun illuminates the slotted ridges sky almost 3000 hours per year. After consistently harsh mountain winter weather in April and is aligned with the tourist season starts - a group of pilgrims rush to worship the relics, the climbers are preparing equipment for lifting to the highest peaks of the legendary Himalayas. This region - the constant temptation for mountain lovers, because here are the highest mountain in the world led by the legendary Mount Everest (8848m). Strictly speaking, in March, Tibet is ready to welcome new guests, but the last few years, the authorities closed the border of Tibet from foreign tourists for the period from early March to early April for political reasons. Edge of the snow-capped peaks and ancient monasteries of this area is so easily available as it is attractive. In Tibet, you will not get by simply imbued with curiosity, and buying a ticket, they must be "sick", passionately want to go there, despite all the physical challenges (and how!), As well as bureaucratic impediments. Up until the mid-twentieth century, Tibet was a mystery, a taboo territory, which fell only a few. But those who managed to come here, returned home not only full of emotions and new feelings, but with a new vision of life and their place in it. Fortress in the Yarlung Valley, the oldest surviving structure in Tibet is no doubt that travel Tibet - the most attractive place in all of East Asia. And even if Buddhism for you - just the name of one of the world's religions, to visit Tibet once in your life is required. Fabulous ancient monasteries, spectacular alpine trails, stunning views of the world's highest mountain chain, and friendly people - all of Tibet. Take a hike through the valley of the Brahmaputra river, or Yarlung, which is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization, visit the Monkey cave on the slopes of the sacred goryGangpo Ri, where according to legend were born the ancestors of the Tibetan people, admire the oldest monastery in Tibet Trandruk, who once served as the palace of the local rulers . The famous pearl of the tank (the picture on a religious theme) on which of the 30,000 pearls piled up an image of Princess Vencheng Cities in Tibet, a little, and they are relatively small. First of all, it is the regional capital Lhasa, one of the highest cities in the world. No less interesting and the town of Sakya near the Nepalese border - the most popular place for all those who want to challenge yourself and to conquer Everest. Another interesting area of ??Tibet - the city of Shigatse, the second largest city in the region with hundreds of interesting places and unusual plants, from the ancient monastery of Tashilhunpo, now an employee home to six hundred monks from the famous but poorly preserved fortress Shigatse. Lhasa, Lhasa - the capital of Tibet, its main treasure. The place is really unusual and amazing though specially created for the filming of a particularly exotic National Geographic issue. Roam the streets of monks with prayer mills and funny clumsy yaks, the horizon shrouded in clouds cover the mountain peaks, and above it all reigns magnificent Potala Palace. Lhasa - a place of worship and numerous pilgrimages to Lhasa - one of the highest cities in the world, situated at an altitude of 3,658 m above sea level. For a long time it was a religious, political and cultural center of Tibet, sheltered from harsh winds, freely roaming the Tibetan Plateau, in a secluded valley, which was populated almost four thousand years ago. Here was the official residence of the Dalai Lama, a place of worship and many pilgrimages. So often referred to as the holy city of Lhasa. But in 1959 after the communist uprising of the Dalai Lama was forced to leave Lhasa, and the city settled the Communists. Many historical and religious buildings were destroyed, and the Tibetan cultural traditions in a time forgotten. On the streets of Lhasa, Lhasa now, of course, is not what it was even a half-century ago. The old Tibetan quarter, the most vivid and intriguing place in Lhasa, occupies only a small portion of the modern city. But she had the Tibetan capital is fast becoming a regular Chinese fast-growing city where new lines increase with the number of tourists, new hotels and supermarkets. At first glance - the usual modern city of Lhasa, Business Card, yes, perhaps, and all of Tibet - a magnificent Potala Palace, a huge imposing building, as if floating above the city on the background of the highest mountain range in the world. Once it was the residence of the Dalai Lama. And, despite the fact that the palace is currently not used, rather, used only a small part of it, which housed a small Chinese military unit, a tourist, he is continuing interest. This is a spiritual place, and to some extent mysterious. Golden Roof, a series of halls, ancient artifacts, even tiresome steep climb to the main entrance of the Palace - all this creates a special mood and creates an unusual shape of the ancient buildings. The palace is divided into two parts - the Red Palace and White Palace (the colors of the painted wall). Historically, the red section was used for religious purposes, and white - as the private apartments of the Dalai Lamas. Now some of the palace are closed to the public, but the rest are in perfect order. By the way, taking pictures is prohibited in all premises, for these are strictly followed. Potala Palace to get to the Potala Palace is not easy, is not enough to buy a ticket and come for a tour. The visit to the Palace accompanied by rather strange for the average tourist bureaucratic procedures. Before you sell a ticket, you will be asked one day come to the cashier and to register, get a room and come the next day at the appointed time for the ticket itself. In addition, the number of tourists who can visit the Palace during the day, is strictly controlled, no there are no exceptions. And despite all these difficulties, to visit the Potala Palace is always missing. Everest Everest, or Mount Everest - the highest point in the world, a sacred mountain located on the border of Nepal and China. Its height is impressive, but looking at the pictures, even the best, it's hard to imagine its magnificence. This is the most desirable place, and a limit of dreams and aspirations of every climber. In the spring, in early April, the slopes of Mount Everest, are flocking most reckless adventurers and new experiences. Base camp on the slopes of Mount Everest little subdued the highest point of the Himalayas, just over 2000 people have succeeded in this, and that most of them - over the past decade. And the hundreds of failed attempts of those who did not return, say many unmarked graves on the slopes of the mountains and unforgiving statistics. Of the five climbers who have reached the top of the highest mountain in the world, one dies. So far as Mount Everest is beautiful and enticing, and so tough and difficult to achieve. The highest mountain in the world In fact, there are only a couple of proven and relatively accessible trails to the summit. And although easier route begins on the Nepalese side, the Chinese slopes of Mount Everest is not as popular with climbers. Base camp on a hillside not far from the monastery Rongfu, visited annually by thousands of tourists, for whom even just to step on the slope of the great mountain - have a considerable victory. Only a few dare to embark on a journey to the summit, but many people set themselves a more modest and more realistic goals - intermediate peaks, which are readily available for climbing, not only for professionals but for many fans. See also other materials about the study tour: Where to go in January Where to go Where to go in February of March