Far out in the west of Tibet lies the famous and sacred Mount Kailash, held in reverence by four different religions. While this stunning mountain has never been climbed, it has seen an inordinate number of visitors over the centuries, both pilgrims and tourists alike. Covering a distance of around 52 kilometers, at elevations that…

What’s Kora in Tibet? The kora in Tibet is one of the most spiritual things one can do in Tibetan Buddhism. The word “kora” is a transliteration of the actual Tibetan word, which means “circumambulation” or “revolution”, and which denotes the circling of a religious site, such as a mountain, lake, or temple. The kora…

Mount Kailash is the most visited holy mountain in the world. A historical point in the world, with the origination of four of the most sacred rivers ensuring that Mount Kailash sits at a very high position of religious virtue. The four sacred streams which flow from Mount Kailash are – The Indus River, Sutlej…

Tibet Autonomous Region contains many small counties that are known as prefectures because they are under the governance of prefects. One such beautiful prefecture of Tibet is Ngari. Ngari has the capital of Gar County. Sharing a total area of 304,683 square kilometers, the county is extremely beautiful. Lying in the northwestern region of Tibet,…

Kora is a Tibetan word which literally in English means ‘circumambulation’ or revolution. Kora also refers to the act of showing reverence to the holy aspects of the world that the Tibetans believe to be holy and sacred. It is not only a form of pilgrimage but also meditation and a way of enlightenment. It…

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…

Tibet, a land of mystery lying in the canopy of Himalaya, offers great opportunities for trekkers. Tibet Vista offers you the ultimate guide to your trekking in the top 8 Tibetan trekking routes. They are the most popular trekking routes favored by our guests. What follows are the typical trekking routes in Tibet. They are…

Located in the far west of Tibet, Mount Kailash, Gang Rimpoche in Tibetan language, is one of the holiest mountains of the world, adored by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Bonpo. It is really worthy to take the Mt. kailash Kora tour, even you are not a pilgrim. Besides Mt. Kailash, there are other highlights for…