Travel Reference
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Gyantse's Dhama Festival
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Pilgrim Paths
Tibet's koras (pilgrim routes) are the keys to its soul. From 30m-long paths around a holy
inner sanctum to month-long treks around a holy peak, koras are the ultimate fusion of
mind and body, and the easiest way to meet Tibetans on their own terms.
Kailash kora
One of the world's great pilgrimages - a three-day walk around Asia's holiest
mountain.
Ganden Monastery
Choose between the high kora with awesome views, or the lower route
lined with sacred rocks and shrines.
Sera Monastery
A delightful walk past painted rock carvings with great views over monas-
tery roofs.
The Barkhor
Lhasa's most interesting corner, endlessly fascinating every time.
Tashilhunpo kora
A fine hike that connects Shigatse's main monastery, old town and the
restored fort, revealing the town's best views.
Overland Trips
Getting to Tibet is half the fun! From all four directions the overland routes to Lhasa deliv-
er some of the world's most spectacular scenery and the plateau's quintessential travel ex-
periences.
Lhasa to Kathmandu
The classic weeklong road trip that delivers the highlights of the plat-
eau.
Tibet Express
Ride the world's highest railroad past rolling grasslands dotted with yaks.
Western Tibet
The northern route to Kailash offers scenery, wildlife and isolation unpar-
alleled even in Tibet.
Chéngdū to Lhasa
A wild roller-coaster route through the remote forested gorges and unex-
plored ranges of Kham. It's currently closed to foreigners, so check first.
