Ladakh Travel Information: Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is located in far northern India. It is the far western extent of the Tibetan Plateau and is one of the most beautiful regions of the Himalaya. For information on a reputable travel…
14 Highest Mountains in the World
14 Highest Mountains in the World: There are 14 peaks on our planet that rise above 8000 meters. Read this post to see where they are located and what each peak looks like. For reputable and affordable Himalaya travel agency…
Update on Amnye Machen
Details on how to still trek around Mt. Amnye Machen, while avoiding the current road construction project.
Rude travelers in Tibet
Rude travelers in Tibet: Most travelers to Tibet are really great people. However, there are some travelers that probably should have stayed home. If you have been following my site for a while, you will know that I have lived…
Langmusi
Langmusi, also known as Lhamo in Tibetan, is one of my favorite small towns in the Amdo region. Two large Buddhist monasteries, stunning mountains and excellent hiking/trekking await those who go here! Read this post for more details!
Gado Jowa: Tibet’s hidden holy mountain
Gado Jowa: Tibet’s hidden holy mountain: A few years ago, I went on a journey searching for the holy mountain of Gado Jowa སྒ་སྟོད་ཇོ་བོ་. Most people are only familiar with one or two of Tibet’s many holy mountains. Mt. Kailash…
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.