Tibet

The Tashilhunpo Thanka Wall, also known as the Thangka Wall or Kumbum Wall, is a remarkable feature of the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet. This immense wall is adorned with …

Tashilhunpo Monastery, located in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, is one of the most significant monasteries in Tibetan Buddhism and holds great cultural, religious, and historical importance. Founded in 1447 by …

Shigatse Dzong, also known as the Shigatse Fortress or the Shigatse Castle, is a historic fortress located in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It stands as a symbol of the …

Shigatse, also known as Xigazê, is the second-largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, after Lhasa. Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) on the …

The trek from Tingri to Shigatse unfolds as a mesmerizing journey through the vast expanses of the Tibetan Plateau, revealing the unique landscapes, traditional Tibetan settlements, and the cultural heritage …

Tingri, also known as Dzingri, is a small town nestled amidst the majestic peaks of the Himalayas in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Situated at an altitude of approximately …

The journey from Zhangmu to Tingri unfolds as a captivating leg of the trans-Himalayan adventure, taking travelers deeper into the heart of the Tibetan Plateau. This route, traversing rugged terrains …

Zhangmu, also known as Dram in Tibetan and Khasa in Nepali, is a small border town located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near the Nepal-Tibet border. Situated at …

Note: There doesn’t appear to be a border crossing from Nepal to Tibet via Kathmandu to Zhangmu in Google Maps, but was the route taken in 2004. The journey from …