Tibetan New Year is the most celebrated festival in Tibet. Local called it Losar which means New Year. The New Year festival is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar Tibetan calendar, which corresponds to a date in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. For 2023, the Tibetan New Year is on the […]
Lhasa is the heart of Tibet and it represents part of Tibetan culture and identity around the world. Traditionally, Lhasa is the capital city of the Tibetan region and the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region at present. Some of the hidden gems of Lhasa genuinely have me hooked and returning time and time again. […]
Yushu city is located in Qinghai province and it once was a trading hub between Tibet and China. Culturally it belongs to the Kham Region of eastern Tibet. This small county went through a hard time due to a severe earthquake in 2010. Many lives were taken and lost properties as well. Physically, the town is […]
From cultural voyages to scenery adventures and exciting Tibetan cultural events, Yushu thrills visitors to Yushu year-round. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, there’s sure to be something going on here. Yushu County has a reputation for harsh winters and dry summers but doesn’t let extreme temperatures ruin your expectations of this beautiful […]
There is always something to learn from weird ancient traditions. Tibet is the land of mysteries and genuine surprise to outsiders, at first sight, people and their culture are peculiar but once getting to know more about our unique and mystical culture. It is appealing and often eager to constantly discover our culture even deeper. […]
The next day I was supposed to leave early for Nyingtri also known as Kongpo, which is believed to be the most beautiful place in Tibet Autonomous Region. However, I had a terrible hangover due to last night’s gathering with friends at Lhasa. I went back to sleep for a while. I woke up again and […]
Before the sunlight hits on high hills of Sakya County, I looked out from the window, and it was like the shadows of hill mountains hitting on my roof. But when the sunrise was above the horizon, it was just magic. The yellowish hills turn like gold and admire the beautiful landscape of Sakya County. Sakya […]
I woke up late and was getting ready for the trip. It was my first solo trip to Tibet and exciting. I was taking the train for the first time in Tibet. Many questions were ringing in my mind, like how it would be. I decided to travel to Shigatse city. I’m going to enjoy […]
Covid cases were viral across the world for almost three years and continuously affected sudden parts of the world. There was the loss of lives and businesses worldwide with no exceptions. From the end of 2019 until August 2022, we were safe, grieving for others and praying for a quick recovery from the epidemic crisis. […]
I woke up early at Dzogchen monastery and enjoyed an early view of the monastery’s surroundings. I had a quick breakfast and rode along provincial highway S456. The weather was perfect for the ride and I was excited to the most beautiful lake in Kham Derge. It is famously known as Yilhun Lhatso Lake which […]