Tibet | Jokhang Temple

18th century, the Norbulingka served as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama

Constructed in the 18th century, the Norbulingka served as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama. This delightful palace, filled with beautiful ...

Drepung Monastery - Tibetan Monasteries in Lhasa

Located around eight kilometers west of Lhasa, at the foot of Mount Gephel is Drepung Monastery. Drepung means ‘rice heap’ in Tibe...

Observe the monks’ debate at the Sera Monastery

Sera Monastery is one of Tibet’s most important Gelug monasteries. Located around two kilometers north of Lhasa, It is an ancient univer...

One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tibet

Jokhang Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tibet. Located in Lhasa, the temple was built during the reign of Emperor Songsten Gam...

Barkhor street - A good place to observe the locals and the local traders

Take a walk around the busy Barkhor Square. The street around the square is filed with shops selling souvenir items.  You will find a lot...

Nepal Nepal is known as the land of soaring Himalayan peaks, medieval palaces, ancient Hindu and Buddhist shrines. This tiny Himalayan nat...

Set on the Red Mountain, the magnificent Potala Palace rises above the city of Lhasa. The palace was built on the remains of an old palace bui...