Traditions

Saga Dawa Festival
One of the most important Buddhist festivals gathers pilgrims at the base of a sacred mountain

Sacred Lakes of Tibet
The holy lakes of Tibet are majestic, large, and beautiful and not to be missed!

Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park
Immerse yourself into Jiuzhai Valley—one of earth's wonderlands

A Hike to Mt. Kailash
This holy mountain opens its spectacular roads to the open-hearted and welcomes all to join the "kora"

Great Prayer Festival (Monlam)
At this time, Tibetans honor Sakyamuni, visit temples and monasteries and bring donations to monks

Lhosar
Also known as Tibetan New Year, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by all Tibetan-speaking groups in a very colorful way

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
The ancient religious architecture masterpiece is towering over the Kathmandu Valley, in the western part of Kathmandu City

Vulture, the Sacred Bird of Tibet
The most important and worshipped bird in Tibet

Yaks
These unique animals are an essential part of Tibet's scenery. Although there are a lot of domesticated yaks, there is also a huge number of wild herds to see

Losar Festival or Tibetan New Year
During the days of Losar celebration, you can become a part of unique and exciting rituals and events. Come and enjoy the New Year at the top of the world

Black-Necked Cranes
Black-necked cranes are the only alpine cranes in the world, and the largest number of these birds can be found on the Tibetan plateau

Butter Tea (Po Cha)
Sweet or salty? With milk or without? Just try various combinations and decide which one tastes best

Cham Dance Festival
Being there and watching the performance is an excellent way to dive into the traditional religious atmosphere of Tibet

Losar Festival (Losar New Year)
The colorful Tibetan New Year celebration is the major holiday in Ladakh region

Summer
Warm and sunny days are accompanied by rainy nights. This is a wet monsoon season in Tibet