Canggu Nunnery, an Awesome Tea House in Lhasa

Tibet never fails to surprise the visitors as it has some vast untainted treasuries in it. In each nook and corner of Tibet, you are going to find some mosques or pagodas or other such buildings and relics that are vehemently carrying the age-old cultural importance bestowed upon them. Amongst many such popular and not-so-popular…

December 22, 2017 BY Kunga

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Makye Ame, Must-visit Tibetan Food Restaurant in Lhasa

Makye Ame, located on the Barkor Street, Lhasa, is the most famous Tibetan restaurants of the region with a great cultural significance. It is deemed by many people as the best Tibetan restaurant in the whole world. Due to its great cultural heritage it has become one of the places of interest for the tourists…

December 19, 2017 BY Kunga

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Nepali-style Pakba Monastery in Gyirong Valley

A monastery is said to be a complex building that has domestic workplaces and quarters for monks and nuns, either living alone or in communities. It has a reserved place for prayers. There are variations in sizes of monasteries. Some have small dwellings having accommodation for a hermit, or can be a single house having…

December 18, 2017 BY Kunga

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Top 10 Souvenirs to Buy When Travelling Nepal

Nepal is located in the centre of Himalaya in the southern part of the continent Asia. With time, it has gained popularity amongst the enthusiastic tourists as the best tourist spot because of the immense variety that Nepal offers. From the different cuisines to the different varieties of souvenirs, Nepal has a great variety. Also…

December 15, 2017 BY Kunga

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When Is the Best Time to Travel Nepal?

Nepal is a South Asian country, having the location in the middle of the Himalayas. The whole country is divided into seven states along with 744 units and 75 districts along with metropolises and villages. Nepal has an area of about 147, 181 square kilometer and a population of about 26.4 million. Indeed it is…

December 13, 2017 BY Kunga

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How to Get to Lhasa from Kathmandu? What Is the Best Way?

Getting from Kathmandu to Lhasa may seem tricky, but although the land of Tibet is a bit stricter, organizing such a trip is not that difficult. There are many organized tours through which you can reach Lhasa, coming from both Nepal and China. Below, we will outline the ways you can travel from Kathmandu to…

December 11, 2017 BY Kunga

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Best Time to Visit Kailash Mansarovar

In Tibetan, Mt. Kailash is known as Ghang Rinpoche, which translates to “Precious Mountain”, and it is just that. Holy Mt. Kailash is the most sacred mountain in the world, and it is not just sacred to Tibetan Buddhists. As a holy mountain to four different religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bonpo – the…

December 8, 2017 BY Kunga

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Top 7 Tibetan Monasteries on Pilgrimage Route to Lhasa from Chengdu G317

The route to Lhasa from Chengdu in through highway G317 traverses many places of cultural and religious significance to Tibetan Buddhism. It passes through parts of Kham Tibet and many other Tibetan occupied areas in China before entering Tibet. Apart from rolling grasslands, towering mountains, pristine lakes, and endless switchbacks, the route is also graced…

December 1, 2017 BY Kunga

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