Western Tibet and Mount
Kailas
he cave-temples
of remote Western Tibet contain stunning artistic treasures. This is a trek
to visit these caves, many of which have only recently been described.
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Western Tibet and Mount
Kailas
he cave-temples
of remote Western Tibet contain stunning artistic treasures. This is a trek
to visit these caves, many of which have only recently been described.
Our 2011 tour was abruptly cancelled as the Chinese Government closed Tibet to all foreign visitors five days before we were due to enter the country. At this moment (01aug11) we have no definite date for running this tour again... but would certainly like to! Please ask.
theValley of Happiness
solated
behind high mountains on the southern boundary of Tibet there is a valley of
surpassing beauty; a place of beauty encountered by only a few explorers. On
this is a tour to explore the region there are day walks and more extensive
trekking for those who wish. (can be combined with Rhododendron
Rhapsody)
we do NOT currently run this tour
this page provides background information
about Western Tibet.
Kailas:
to the Navel of the World
n the far west of Tibet thirty miles from the Nepalese
border stands a solitary mountain revered by Tibetans and Hindus as 'The Navel
of the World'. To visit this remote, spiritually-charged region is a remarkable
experience, demanding and immensly rewarding.
we do NOT currently run this tour
this page provides background information
about Western Tibet.
Gu-ge, ancient kingdom.
or 800 years, from the 9th to the 16th century, a mighty
kingdom ruled in Western Tibet. This is the history of the personalitie who
shaped those times and changed the development of modern Tibet forever.
this page provides background information
about Western Tibet.
very distinctive art style developed
in the remote cave-temples of Gu-ge. This page displays some of the art which
has made the cave-temples of this region famous.
this page provides background information
about Western Tibet.
Lhasa
his is a tour for independent travellers who wish to visit
Lhasa. Commencing in Kathmandu the roads snakes up through a narrow gorge to
the high expanse of the 'Roof of the World.' Visit Shigatse and Gyantse before
arriving at Lhasa for a three day visit before flying back to Kathmandu.
Please enquire directly
about independent tours.
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The
art of Gu-ge