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Our Nepal & the Mystical Himalayas adventure benevolent, while others were ruthless.
comes to a close today, as we begin our
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discoveries in Tibet. This morning we depart
during various Chinese dynasties, with almost
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complete independence enjoyed during the
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we transfer to our hotel and have time to relax
changed during China’s Cultural Revolution.
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In 1951, through military action and pressured
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theocracy based on the mystical tenets of
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coupled with Tibetan shamanism. Here, feudal
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nuns were sent to labor camps. Hundreds of
ancient monasteries were destroyed. Arbitrary
agricultural reforms, such as imposed planting

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