In the sacred city of Lhasa, visit the grand Potala Palace, the holy Jokhang Temple, and the colorful Barkhor Square. Watch monks debate at Sera Monastery and join pilgrims in exploring the temples and prayer halls at Drepung Monastery. From […]
Starting in Lhasa, discover the famous Potala Palace, watch the monks debate at Sera Monastery, and sip tea on a rooftop overlooking the bustling Barkhor market square. Follow the Nyang River out of Lhasa to a holy lake nestled in […]
In the sacred city of Lhasa tour, visit the grand Potala Palace, the holy Jokhang Temple, and the vibrant Barkhor Square. Watch monks debate at Sera Monastery, and join pilgrims as they explore the temples and prayer halls of Drepung […]
The year 2026 is the Year of the Horse according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. This is the year during the 12-yearlong astrological cycle that is understood to magnify the beneficial effects of pilgrimage manifold. In Tibetan pilgrimage practice, it […]
Trek from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp. Experience high passes, nomadic culture, and breathtaking views of Mount Everest and the Himalayas in Tibet.
Amnye Machen has long been considered a sacred mountain and a place of pilgrimage. In the past, up to 10,000 Tibetans would make the 120-mile circumambulation of the mountain each year. The first European explorers described it as one of […]
Mt. Kailash, known as the “Precious Jewel of Snows” in Tibetan, is revered by Buddhists as the dwelling place of the deity Chakrasamvara. It is believed that completing 108 circumambulations around the mountain leads to enlightenment. The renowned Tibetan poet-saint […]
Starting in Lhasa, visit the majestic Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, and the lively Barkhor market. Continue to the Norbulingka Summer Palace, and on your way out of town, stop by Drepung Monastery and the debating courtyard at Sera […]
In the first few days of this trip, explore the famous sites in Lhasa. Visit the great Potala Palace, the holy Jokhang Temple, and the lively Barkhor market. Watch monks debate at Sera Monastery and discover the nooks and crannies […]
