Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Yumbulagang in the Yarlung Valley
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Incredible Scenery
Whether it's the rolling grasslands of the north, Mars-like deserts of the west, snowcapped
Himalayan views to the south or the huge valleys and gigantic lakes of the centre, all of
Tibet is blessed with amazing high-altitude colours.
Everest Base Camp
Jaw-dropping views of the north face that are
so
much better than
from the Nepal side.
Northern route
,
Western Tibet
Herds of antelope and wild ass graze by huge saltwater
lakes in this empty end of the world.
Tashigang
Sublime Swiss-style pine forests, green valleys and jagged peaks reveal the oth-
er face of little-visited eastern Tibet.
Sutlej Valley
Look out over weird eroded bluffs and former seabeds towards epic views of
the Indian Himalaya.
Cultural Encounters
Simple daily pleasures abound in Tibet. Whether it's spinning prayer wheels with a
Tibetan granny, breathing in the heady fragrance of juniper incense or wondering at the de-
votion in a pilgrim's prostrations, the following encounters help you see Tibet through
Tibetan eyes.
Tibetan teahouses
Kick back with a thermos of sweet milk tea and the world is instantly a
better place.
Koras
Join a happy band of pilgrims for some prayer-wheel turning, prostrations and a sin
test.
Nangma
A Tibetan nightclub is a mix of karaoke, line dancing and
American Idol,
but it's
also very Tibetan.
Chang and butter tea
Join the locals for a jerrycan of home-brewed barley beer or a
never-ending cup of butter tea.
