Highlights of Tibet, October 2011

A photo album by AndrewTo

A extraordinary and enriching journey across the Tibetan Plateau (Lhasa to Kathmandu)

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First Glimpse of Mount Everest from the aircraftFirst Glimpse of Mount Everest from the aircraftDriving along the Yarlung Tsangpo valleyAlready we are at 3400m above sea levelDriving along the Yarlung Tsangpo valleyThe Friendship HighwayStunning scenery in along the Friendship HighwayLiterally breathtaking views of the Yarlung Tsangpo valleyOptional pony ride up to the top of the Yumbu Lakhang.Extensive views of Tsedang Me climbing up the Yumbu Lakhang, the oldest building in TibetThe beautiful Yumbu Lakhang purched on a spur.Ferry to Samye monasteryFriendly faces join us on the ferry to SamyeInside the Yumbu Lakhang MonasteryYak butter candles - a scent you will not forgetPainted rocks at Drepung MonasteryBeautiful Tibetan religious architectureStunning views from Drepung MonasteryTibetan Religious Architecture, Drepung MonasteryRosaries, Charms and traditional Tibetan JewelleryGelukpa Sect Monk at Drepung MonasteryMonk at Drepung MonasteryDebating Monk, Sera Monastery, LhasaDebating Monks at Sera MonasteryListening Monks at Sera Monastery, LhasaPondering Monk, Sera Monastery, LhasaThe funny side of the debate, Sera MonasterySenior Monk at Sera Monastery, LhasaTibetan at Drepung MonasteryTibetan pilgrimage, Drepung MonasteryTibetan Pilgrim, Drepung MonasteryBlessed Ray of light, Drepung MonasteryTibetan Religion, Drepung MonasteryWarming yak butter candles, Drepung MonasteryRotating the prayer wheels at Drepung MonasteryTibetan style lightingVery early morning around the Barkhor, LhasaDowntown Lhasa in the eveningThe Magnificent Potala Palace, LhasaPotala Palace at night, LhasaBefore the tourist rush around the Barkhor, LhasaA new day around the Barkhor, LhasaBarkhor, LhasaYoung pilgrim prostrating around the Barkhor, LhasaLate night bazaar, LhasaStrong presence of China throughout TibetThe long walk up to the top of the Potala Palace, LhasaThe symbol of Tibet, Potala Palace, LhasaThe view from Red Hill, LhasaOur fantastic leader, Keshar KhadkaTop of Potala Palace, LhasaUnique fauna at the gardens of the Potala PalaceWe take to the Friendship Highway by 4x4 vehiclesAutumnal changes along the Friendship HighwayMembers of the groupOur convoy of 4x4 vehicles on the Friendship HighwayTibetan at the Kamba La pass (4794m) Yarlung Tsangpo, the great river of TibetFellow tourists capturing the momentThe turquoise lake of Yamdrok TsoYak at the Kamba La pass.Stunning view from the Kamba La passPrayer Flags at Pang La Pass (5120m)Prayer Flags at Pang La Pass (5120m)Me at Gytaso La (5220m)Heading towards Mount Qomolangma (Everest)Our 4x4 vehicle at the Tong La Pass (5100m)Traditional Tibetan merchandiseThe beautiful Kumbum Stupa, the finest in TibetOne of many manifestations of Buddha inside the Kumbum StupaTraditional Tibetan DesignLocal village in GyantseLocal housing in GyantseChild in GyantseOur group membersTibetan pilgrim at Tashillunpo Monastery, ShigatseRoaming Monks at Tashillunpo Monastery, ShigatseSmiling Monks at Tashillunpo Monastery, ShigatseLone Monk at Tashillunpo Monastery, ShigatseTibetan attire at Tashillunpo Monstery, the traditional seat of the Panchen LamaTibetan local in LhatseVillage child in LhatseNomadic child along the Friendship HighwayThe sleepiy town of New Tingri (Xegar)Shadows in New TingriClear water rivers in New TingriMoon at New TingriInching nearer and nearer to RongbukWe arrive at Rongbuk (4900m)Reflection of EverestPrayer flags at Everest Base Camp View of Prayer flags, Gyatso La Pass (5220m)Me at Everest Base CampThe highest Monastery in the world, RongbukPrayer wheels at RongbukLucky charm in our 4x4 vehicleNun preparing yak butter candles, Rongbuk MonasteryNun preparing yak butter candles, Rongbuk MonasterySunset at Rongbuk MonasteryYak Butter candles at Rongbuk MonasteryTibetan materialInside Rongbuk MonasterySunset at Rongbuk MonasteryThe breathtaking Mount Qomolangma (Everest)Sunset at Mount Qomolangma (Everest)Mount Everest in black and whiteEn route to ZhangmuColouring in NepalSun protection, Kathmandu, NepalBathing in the ghats, Kathmandu, NepalPilgrimage at Bodnath Stupa, NepalPreoccupied in Kathmandu, NepalPrayer flags at Bodnath, NepalStupa at Bodnath, Kathmandu, NepalLocal delicacies in NepalRice farmer, NepalRice farmer, NepalSadhu, Kathmandu, NepalSadhu, Kathmandu, NepalSadhu, Kathmandu, NepalA well deserved bottle of EverestDelicious meal at Cafe Kilroys, Kathmandu, NepalNepalese Mechandise
 
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