Sera Monastery and the shopping haven, Barkhor Street. Southwest of Lhasa lies Tibet's second largest city and tourist hub, Shigatse. Shigatse bears a striking resemblance to Lhasa. Not only does ...

Legend has it that King Songtsen Gampo flung his ring, vowing to build a temple wherever it landed. It plopped into a lake, ...

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This documentary takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Himalayas, exploring iconic destinations across Bhutan, India, Nepal, Tibet, and Pakistan. From the rugged beauty of ...

Why Hindu Temples Were Never Just Buildings Temples in Sanatan Dharma were not merely places of worship; they were designed ...

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Although Lhasa resident Losang was not directly affected ... much that some farmers would donate their entire earnings to the temple," the 56-year-old said. Jamyang Losang Jigme Tubdain Qoigyi ...

[Photo by PALDEN NYIMA/CHINA DAILY] April 2 was a beautiful day in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region. Under cloudless skies, Barkor Street was bustling with pilgrims circling Jokhang ...

5 reasons I prefer Apple Maps to Google Maps on Android (and many reasons I don’t) Dhruv Bhutani May 20, 2025 0 I tried Google Photos' Quick Edit feature — then instantly turned it off ...