Rude travelers in Tibet: Most travelers to Tibet are great people. However, some travelers should have stayed home. info@thelandofsnows.com Suppose you have been following my site for a while. You will know that I have lived and worked in various…
Overland from Kangding to Yushu
The 850 kilometer overland journey from Kangding (Dartsedo) to Yushu (Jyekundo) is one of my favorite routes to travel in the Kham region of eastern Tibet. The landscape along the way has just about everything you could ask for: grasslands,…
Is Tibet too cold to visit?
Tibet is probably not as cold as you think! With proper clothing, Tibet can be visited year round. Read this post for further information.
Sertar and Larung Gar
Sertar and Larung Gar: Larung Gar is the largest Buddhist Institute on the planet and is located in the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. Larung Gar Travel Restriction In June 2016, local government officials announced that the Larung Gar…
Gyarong Region of Tibet
Gyarong Region of Tibet: If you are familiar with Tibet and the Tibetan people, you have probably heard about the different regions of their land. c is located in the far west region of Tibet. U-Tsang དབུས་གཙང་ is located in…
Why not Amdo and Kham?
Can’t afford a journey to Lhasa, Everest or other areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region? Then why not travel to the open areas of Amdo and Kham? Read more about why these areas are amazing!
Overland from Chengdu to Shangri La
Overland from Chengdu to Shangri La: The 1200 kilometer overland route from Chengdu to Shangri La goes through some of the most rugged and
Kangding
Kangding is the gateway to the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. It is a nice town that is close to many amazing areas, such as Minya Konka, a 7556 meter mountain.