Top Eight Famous Tibetan Medicines on the Land of Snow

Tibetan medicines, especially constituting of herbal medicines, are one of the oldest and also one of the most effective medicines in the world. The Tibetan medicines are so ancient that they almost trace back to the advent of the Tibetan civilization. So much so that the Tibetan medicines have become an integral part of the…

November 6, 2017 BY Kunga

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What You Should Not Miss in Our Central Tibet Cultural Tour?

Tibet is considered to be a favourite tourism spot amongst the enthusiastic tourists all over the world. There is no place in Tibet which does not hold beauty, charm, enigma and authenticity. Tibet Autonomous Region contains various prefectures, having their own specialized rules and regulations. These prefectures are usually controlled by prefects. Shannan is one…

October 30, 2017 BY Kunga

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Experiencing Horse Racing Festivals in Tibetan Area

Tibet Autonomous Region or more popularly known as Tibet has many variety of experiences to offer to the enthusiastic wanderlusts visiting her. And except for its cultural and scenic charm, the festive spirit of the entire Tibet makes the travelers want to go back to her again and again. A lot of popular and unique…

October 10, 2017 BY Kunga

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Traditional Ongkor Festival Celebration in Tibet

The Ongkor Festival is one of the most important festivals in the Tibetan Calendar. Usually held at the end of summer, it celebrates the upcoming harvest, and literally means “make circle round the field”, or “surrounding the farmland”. Also known as the “Bumper Harvest Festival”, it is held in farming communities across the region to…

September 25, 2017 BY Kunga

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Mysterious Flag Cloud over Mount Everest

Mount Everest, locally known as Mount Quomolangma in Tibetan, which means “Third Goddess”, is the highest mountain in the world, is part of the highest mountain range in the world, and sits on the highest plateau in the world, and all of this is in Tibet. With an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), it…

September 18, 2017 BY Kunga

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Chakpori Hill, Best Place to Photograph Potala Palace

Chakpori Hill, also known as Yao Wang Shan is regarded as the most sacred hill situated at the right of Potala Palace. It is at an altitude of 3725m above sea level. The word Chakpori In the Tibetan language stands for – the horn of mountain. It is believed that for the development of Tibetan…

September 14, 2017 BY Kunga

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Ultimate Guide to Five Monasteries in Kailash Kora

Mount Kailash, situated in the enigmatic land of Tibet is considered immensely holy by the Tibetan people. As is the ritual, a distinct kora is performed around Mount Kailash. The kora refers to the act of showing respect to the holy aspects of the Tibetan lands by circumnavigating the aspect and chanting prayers. Often prostrations…

August 29, 2017 BY Kunga

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Why Tibetan People Like Hanging Prayer Flags ?

Tibet is a land of customs and traditions. Woven in its air is a deep sense of spirituality that never fails to enamour the inhabitants as well as the tourists. Tibet is known for its unique rituals, distinct belief system and religious accessories that Tibetans use to worship and pray. Thinking about Tibet, the first…

August 7, 2017 BY Kunga

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Nagqu, Home to Qiangtang Nomadic Culture

In Tibet Autonomous region, there are seven prefectures and the Nagqu prefecture is the largest administrative division of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It has an area of 450,537 square kilometers with a well constructed and facilitated airport and a railway. The airport, Nagqu Dagring Airport is considered to be world’s highest altitude airport, standing at…

July 31, 2017 BY Kunga

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Explore Ancient Artistry in Nimu, Tibet

Nimu or Nyemo, in Tibetan language means ‘wheat’. With an area of 3275 square kilometers and the average altitude of 4000m, above sea level, it is located in the western side of the central point of Lhasa. There are various rivers that border this county. On the northern bank of river Yarlung Tsangpo, this county…

July 24, 2017 BY Kunga

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