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Segyagu, the faithful doing Kora and turning prayer wheels at this meditation center with it's huge mani stone monument nearb...
A tractor transports monks en route to Segyagu in Sichuan Province.
Segyagu, the faithful doing Kora and turning prayer wheels at this meditation center with it's huge mani stone monument nearb...
Traditional black yak-hair tents have sheltered Nomad families for centuries from the harsh and unpredictable weather of the ...
Garthar Monastery 10 day religious festival continues. ......................................
Kanding, gateway to Tibet, former tea depot, distribution center. Tea brought over the mountains by porters was then packed ...
Liang Lu Xiang, Chamagudao town supplied many porters to the trail. Pics of former porters, Luo Yong Fu, 92yrs and Xiang Ke...
Chamadao, Nomad family of 7 have traveled 20km from their home near Bamei to graze their yak on this rich summer grass. Have ...
Chamadao, Nomad family of 7 have traveled 20km from their home near Bamei to graze their yak on this rich summer grass. Have ...
Chamadao, Ganze Nunnery Festival. Picnic and dancing presided over by Langdak Rinpoche and daughter Wong Mo....................
Chamadao, Ganze from top of Ganze Monastery.................................
Chamadao, Ganze Nun Monastery Festival, held twice a year. .................................
Chamadao, Ganze Nun Monastery Festival, held twice a year. .................................
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
There is always time for a butter tea break, even between acts of the Ling Gesar Festival reenactment.
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Halloween-masked monks portray the enemies of Tibet. Evil demons and monsters are depicted as skeletons.
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
The Ling Gesar Festival is a time for high spirits and celebration among the Shechen Monks and the many locals who attend.
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, Ling Gesar Festival, held for the first time. Ling Gesar is the father of Tibet, who united all ...
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, 3rd and final day of festival dancing................................
Chamadao, Shechen Monastery, 3rd and final day of festival dancing................................
Chamadao, route 318, enroute to Derge. Trola pass, highest on Tea Rd, 4864m.................................
Chamadao, going up first pass to Gyongda, rains have turned the road into a sea of mud. Huge traffic jams caused by construc...
Chamadao, route 214, enroute to Chamdo Airport, near Pomda and south road, 318. Pics of Mekong River and grasslands. 4hours ...
Chamadao, Chamdo, old town, Qambaling Monastery, butter tea service for 800 monks..................................
Chamadao, Chamdo, old town, Qambaling Monastery, butter tea service for 800 monks..................................
Chamadao, rt. 317, Tsagang Gompa Buddha, .................................
Chamadao, Route 317, from Riwoche to Tengchen.................................
Chamadao, Route 317, Nomad encampment outside Riwoche. Women tend their sheep and yak, shearing wool and other chores. Men ar...
Chamadao, Route 317, from Riwoche to Tengchen.................................
Chamadao, Route 317, from Tengchen to Bachen. Nomad encampment on Tsuri La Pass, 4200m. Women collect and dry yak dung for th...
Chamadao, Route 317, from Tengchen to Bachen. Top of Tsuri la pass, 4200m. Truck drivers resetting prayer flag pole.............
Chamadao, Route 317, from Tengchen to Bachen. Nomad encampment on Tsuri La Pass, 4200m. Women collect and dry yak dung for th...
Devout pilgrims proceed at a snail's pace performing the Chak Tsal, the Tibetan name for ritual prostration. Their journey fr...
Chamadao, Route 317, from Bachen to Nakchu................................
Nakchu, at the crossroads of route 317 and the Qinghai-Lhasa Highway, holds one of the largest horse festivals in Tibet. Doub...
Chamadao, Route 317, Nakchu Horse Festival, Biggest ever we are told. Last year's was cancelled due to Tibet's uprising. Nakc...
Chamadao, Route 317, Nakchu Horse Festival, Biggest ever we are told. Last year's was cancelled due to Tibet's uprising. Nakc...
Not to be outdone by the ladies, these men wear heirloom costumes made with leopard and tiger skins and red fox fur hats.
Chamadao, Route 317, Nakchu Horse Festival, Biggest ever we are told. Last year's was cancelled due to Tibet's uprising. Nakc...
Chamadao, Route 317, Nakchu Horse Festival, Biggest ever we are told. Last year's was cancelled due to Tibet's uprising. Nakc...
Chamadao, Route 317, Nakchu Horse Festival, Biggest ever we are told. Last year's was cancelled due to Tibet's uprising. Nakc...