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Tibet and Kailash (plus Kathmandu) photo gallery
All photos from the Tibet and Kailash (plus Kathmandu) journey, gathered day by day.
Day 2
Kathmandu II
Two men sit outdoors in an outdoor setting.
Two men sit outdoors in an outdoor setting.
View of a religious complex with stupas in the Himalayan context.
View of a religious complex with stupas in the Himalayan context.
A durbar square in Kathmandu with traditional Tibetan buildings in the foreground.
A durbar square in Kathmandu with traditional Tibetan buildings in the foreground.
Workers build on an urban street with exposed brick buildings.
Workers build on an urban street with exposed brick buildings.
A man is sitting on a platform with motorbike in a context of travel in Tibet and Kailash near Kathmandu.
A man is sitting on a platform with motorbike in a context of travel in Tibet and Kailash near Kathmandu.
A dirty river flows through a settlement near Kathmandu.
A dirty river flows through a settlement near Kathmandu.
Urban landscape with improvised homes in an area of Kathmandu.
Urban landscape with improvised homes in an area of Kathmandu.
A busy pedestrian street in Kathmandu with shops along the sides.
A busy pedestrian street in Kathmandu with shops along the sides.
A panoramic view of a sacred place with stairs and ancient structures.
A panoramic view of a sacred place with stairs and ancient structures.
Swayambhunath monastery structure with Mount Kailash visible in the background.
Swayambhunath monastery structure with Mount Kailash visible in the background.
Men in monastic robes are examining goods in a shop on the street.
Men in monastic robes are examining goods in a shop on the street.
Golden yak statues and a golden ornament dominate the monastery scene.
Golden yak statues and a golden ornament dominate the monastery scene.
People walk on a wide street with historic buildings in the foreground.
People walk on a wide street with historic buildings in the foreground.
Traditional dinner in a restaurant with ethnic decorations.
Traditional dinner in a restaurant with ethnic decorations.
One photograph shows a newspaper cover with images related to seismic events and political news in Nepal.
One photograph shows a newspaper cover with images related to seismic events and political news in Nepal.
A busy street in Kathmandu with shops along the sides.
A busy street in Kathmandu with shops along the sides.
Colorful interior with traditional decorations in a Tibetan building near Kathmandu.
Colorful interior with traditional decorations in a Tibetan building near Kathmandu.
Burning candles form a warm glow on a large arrangement of candles.
Burning candles form a warm glow on a large arrangement of candles.
Candles burn in a hot pan inside an indoor setting.
Candles burn in a hot pan inside an indoor setting.
A hand holds an open book with Tibetan text in a travel context.
A hand holds an open book with Tibetan text in a travel context.
A child looks at a large golden object inside a wooden door.
A child looks at a large golden object inside a wooden door.
Silhouette of religious flags illuminated by the sun on a Himalayan landscape.
Silhouette of religious flags illuminated by the sun on a Himalayan landscape.
Day 4
Lhasa I
Parking area at Lhasa airport with parked vehicles.
Parking area at Lhasa airport with parked vehicles.
View of Lhasa Mosque with bright decorations.
View of Lhasa Mosque with bright decorations.
Market with sellers of herbs and dry goods in the Islamic quarter of Lhasa.
Market with sellers of herbs and dry goods in the Islamic quarter of Lhasa.
Meat market in the Islamic quarter of Lhasa, Tibet.
Meat market in the Islamic quarter of Lhasa, Tibet.
People stroll in an open square with Tibetan architectural elements.
People stroll in an open square with Tibetan architectural elements.
People in traditional clothing stroll on a square in Tibet near Kathmandu.
People in traditional clothing stroll on a square in Tibet near Kathmandu.
A colorful pedestrian street with traditional buildings in Tibet and Kathmandu.
A colorful pedestrian street with traditional buildings in Tibet and Kathmandu.
Traditional Tibetan architecture along a trekking route near Lhasa and Kailash.
Traditional Tibetan architecture along a trekking route near Lhasa and Kailash.
People sit on the ground in an urban area with parked vehicles.
People sit on the ground in an urban area with parked vehicles.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa with Mount Kailash in the background.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa with Mount Kailash in the background.
The view of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
The view of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
The white wall of the Potala in Lhasa shows traditional architectural details.
The white wall of the Potala in Lhasa shows traditional architectural details.
Panoramic view of Lhasa with surrounding mountains and Potala.
Panoramic view of Lhasa with surrounding mountains and Potala.
An open square with traditional Tibetan style buildings and people walking.
An open square with traditional Tibetan style buildings and people walking.
Market of Tibetan and Nepalese products displayed outdoors.
Market of Tibetan and Nepalese products displayed outdoors.
Islamic market in Lhasa with fruits and vegetables displayed outdoors.
Islamic market in Lhasa with fruits and vegetables displayed outdoors.
A street scene with traditional buildings in Tibet or Kathmandu and people walking.
A street scene with traditional buildings in Tibet or Kathmandu and people walking.
Day 5
Lhasa II
Market of Tibetan and Nepalese products displayed inside a shop.
Market of Tibetan and Nepalese products displayed inside a shop.
A column decorated with flags stands above a crowded square in Tibet near Kathmandu.
A column decorated with flags stands above a crowded square in Tibet near Kathmandu.
A Tibetan flag flies in front of a building in Tibet near Kathmandu.
A Tibetan flag flies in front of a building in Tibet near Kathmandu.
View of a Tibetan monastery surrounded by flower gardens and manicured vegetation.
View of a Tibetan monastery surrounded by flower gardens and manicured vegetation.
Yellow wall along a tree-lined path in Tibet near Lhasa.
Yellow wall along a tree-lined path in Tibet near Lhasa.
Outer courtyard of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa.
Outer courtyard of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa.
View of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa with Mount Kailash visible in the background.
View of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa with Mount Kailash visible in the background.
View of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa with trees in the foreground.
View of Norbulingka Monastery in Lhasa with trees in the foreground.
Interior of a Tibetan monastery with people sitting in a common room.
Interior of a Tibetan monastery with people sitting in a common room.
Lhasa Monastery with Kailash Mountain in the background.
Lhasa Monastery with Kailash Mountain in the background.
Colorful corridor of a Tibetan monastery in Lhasa with rich architectural details.
Colorful corridor of a Tibetan monastery in Lhasa with rich architectural details.
Lhasa Monastery with mountain background.
Lhasa Monastery with mountain background.
Monks meditate outdoors in a mountain setting.
Monks meditate outdoors in a mountain setting.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa illuminated at night shows a night view of the residence.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa illuminated at night shows a night view of the residence.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa illuminated at night with a view of the Kailash.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa illuminated at night with a view of the Kailash.
Golden decorations with animals symbolize a building in Tibet near Kailash.
Golden decorations with animals symbolize a building in Tibet near Kailash.
Day 6
Gyantse
River and mountains landscape in Tibet near Lhasa and Kailash.
River and mountains landscape in Tibet near Lhasa and Kailash.
Barren, rolling mountains stretch beneath a clear sky.
Barren, rolling mountains stretch beneath a clear sky.
Mountain landscape with a sinuous path running alongside a blue lake under the open sky.
Mountain landscape with a sinuous path running alongside a blue lake under the open sky.
Tibetan mountain landscape with Mount Kailash visible in the distance.
Tibetan mountain landscape with Mount Kailash visible in the distance.
Mountain landscape with a turquoise river framed by arid mountains.
Mountain landscape with a turquoise river framed by arid mountains.
Buddhist temple in Tibet with golden spiers under a blue sky.
Buddhist temple in Tibet with golden spiers under a blue sky.
An asphalt road runs alongside green mountains in the Tibetan landscape.
An asphalt road runs alongside green mountains in the Tibetan landscape.
Preparing Tibetan food with barley flour and tsampa in an indoor setting.
Preparing Tibetan food with barley flour and tsampa in an indoor setting.
Tibet mountain landscape with green fields in the foreground.
Tibet mountain landscape with green fields in the foreground.
View of a Tibetan monastery with an open square under a blue sky.
View of a Tibetan monastery with an open square under a blue sky.
Day 7
Shigatse
Arid mountain landscape with a river in the foreground in Tibet and Kailash.
Arid mountain landscape with a river in the foreground in Tibet and Kailash.
Vast mountain landscape with barren terrain and some figures in the distance.
Vast mountain landscape with barren terrain and some figures in the distance.
People walk along a street in a Tibetan monastery near Kathmandu.
People walk along a street in a Tibetan monastery near Kathmandu.
Two men in red suits walk up stone steps.
Two men in red suits walk up stone steps.
View of a Tibetan monastery with traditional architecture in an open square.
View of a Tibetan monastery with traditional architecture in an open square.
A man leads two dogs through a dry mountain landscape in Tibet.
A man leads two dogs through a dry mountain landscape in Tibet.
A rustic Tibetan-style building with a thatched roof is located near the Kailash.
A rustic Tibetan-style building with a thatched roof is located near the Kailash.
Ancient stone remains lie across barren terrain with mountains in the background.
Ancient stone remains lie across barren terrain with mountains in the background.
Arid mountain landscape with colorful drapes in the foreground.
Arid mountain landscape with colorful drapes in the foreground.
Tibet mountain landscape with housing structures in the foreground.
Tibet mountain landscape with housing structures in the foreground.
Panoramic view of Tibet mountain landscape with Kailash and Shigatse mountains in the distance.
Panoramic view of Tibet mountain landscape with Kailash and Shigatse mountains in the distance.
Mountain landscape and curvy road in Tibet near Kailash.
Mountain landscape and curvy road in Tibet near Kailash.
Arid mountain landscape with housing structures in the foreground.
Arid mountain landscape with housing structures in the foreground.
A vast mountain landscape along a high altitude road with grazing animals.
A vast mountain landscape along a high altitude road with grazing animals.
Vast mountain landscape with a river reflecting the light at sunset in Tibet.
Vast mountain landscape with a river reflecting the light at sunset in Tibet.
A person covers his face with his hands in a Tibetan mountain landscape.
A person covers his face with his hands in a Tibetan mountain landscape.
Day 8
Saga
Arid landscape with sand dunes under a clear sky.
Arid landscape with sand dunes under a clear sky.
Master horses cross a vast mountain landscape in Tibet near Kailash.
Master horses cross a vast mountain landscape in Tibet near Kailash.
A photo gallery of the trek to Kailash and Manasarovar in Tibet.
A photo gallery of the trek to Kailash and Manasarovar in Tibet.
A white monastery stands on barren land in Tibet near Kailash.
A white monastery stands on barren land in Tibet near Kailash.
Landscape of Manasarovar and Chugompa with structures along the river.
Landscape of Manasarovar and Chugompa with structures along the river.
A stone structure with a courtyard in front stands out against a mountain landscape.
A stone structure with a courtyard in front stands out against a mountain landscape.
A man walks through a field of sheep in a mountainous area.
A man walks through a field of sheep in a mountainous area.
Panorama of Manasarovar and Chugompa with Tibet and Kailash mountains visible on the horizon.
Panorama of Manasarovar and Chugompa with Tibet and Kailash mountains visible on the horizon.
Day 9
Trek Kailash I
Colorful fabrics with religious motifs are arranged on mountain terrain under clear skies.
Colorful fabrics with religious motifs are arranged on mountain terrain under clear skies.
Arid mountain landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Arid mountain landscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
A colorful temple stands out against a vast mountain landscape.
A colorful temple stands out against a vast mountain landscape.
Mountain panorama with Mount Kailash and surrounding mountains in Tibet.
Mountain panorama with Mount Kailash and surrounding mountains in Tibet.
Arid mountain landscape with a rocky, snow-covered river bed.
Arid mountain landscape with a rocky, snow-covered river bed.
Travelers cross a barren mountain landscape towards Kailash.
Travelers cross a barren mountain landscape towards Kailash.
Mountain panorama of Kailash with Mount Tibet visible under a blue sky.
Mountain panorama of Kailash with Mount Tibet visible under a blue sky.
Dirapuk Monastery overlooking Kailash and the Tibet region.
Dirapuk Monastery overlooking Kailash and the Tibet region.
Mountain landscape with Mount Kailash visible under a blue sky.
Mountain landscape with Mount Kailash visible under a blue sky.
Rustic interior of a guest house near Kailash in Tibet.
Rustic interior of a guest house near Kailash in Tibet.
Two stone boulders with ancient carvings lie on the dry earth.
Two stone boulders with ancient carvings lie on the dry earth.
A colorful carpet stretches across a mountain landscape with Kailash visible in the distance.
A colorful carpet stretches across a mountain landscape with Kailash visible in the distance.
The snow-capped mountains of Tibet with Mount Kailash visible in the distance.
The snow-capped mountains of Tibet with Mount Kailash visible in the distance.
The mountains of Tibet and Kailash stand out under a blue sky with white clouds.
The mountains of Tibet and Kailash stand out under a blue sky with white clouds.
Day 10
Trek Kailash II
Snow-covered trail through rocky mountains towards Kailash.
Snow-covered trail through rocky mountains towards Kailash.
Snow-capped mountain landscape with Mount Kailash in the background.
Snow-capped mountain landscape with Mount Kailash in the background.
A snow-capped mountain stands out against the blue sky.
A snow-capped mountain stands out against the blue sky.
A snow-covered trail leads through a rocky mountain landscape towards the Kailash peaks.
A snow-covered trail leads through a rocky mountain landscape towards the Kailash peaks.
Snow-capped rocky mountains with Mount Kailash in the background.
Snow-capped rocky mountains with Mount Kailash in the background.
Alpine landscape with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky.
Alpine landscape with snow-capped mountains under a blue sky.
High altitude excursions to Mount Kailash and Tibet with mountain landscapes.
High altitude excursions to Mount Kailash and Tibet with mountain landscapes.
Perspectives of Mount Kailash and Tibet with Kathmandu visible in the distance.
Perspectives of Mount Kailash and Tibet with Kathmandu visible in the distance.
Arid mountain landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Arid mountain landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A man works outside in an open field with hiking equipment.
A man works outside in an open field with hiking equipment.
Day 11
Return to Lhasa I
A teahouse is situated in a remote, arid landscape near Tibet and Kailash.
A teahouse is located in a remote, arid landscape near Tibet and Kailash.
Red wall of a Tibetan monastery near Kailash.
Red wall of a Tibetan monastery near Kailash.
Stone walls with religious decorations lies between the rocks.
Stone walls with religious decorations lies between the rocks.
Stone wall with religious decorations in a mountain landscape.
Stone wall with religious decorations in a mountain landscape.
Dargyeling Monastery with Mount Kailash visible on the horizon.
Dargyeling Monastery with Mount Kailash visible on the horizon.
Day 13
Return to Lhasa III
Train crossing a barren mountain landscape in Tibet and Kailash.
Train crossing a barren mountain landscape in Tibet and Kailash.
Tibetan mountain landscape with a river in the foreground.
Tibetan mountain landscape with a river in the foreground.
A stream flows through a barren mountain landscape in Tibet near Kailash.
A stream flows through a barren mountain landscape in Tibet near Kailash.
Mountain landscape with rolling hills and trees under a cloudy sky.
Mountain landscape with rolling hills and trees under a cloudy sky.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa with the surrounding mountains.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa with the surrounding mountains.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, stands out against the sky.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, stands out against the sky.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa displays a long row of golden decorations along the white wall.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa displays a long row of golden decorations along the white wall.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa offers a panoramic view with mountains in the background.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa offers a panoramic view with mountains in the background.
Barkhor Square in Lhasa, Tibet, with traditional buildings and colorful flowers in the foreground.
Barkhor Square in Lhasa, Tibet, with traditional buildings and colorful flowers in the foreground.
Day 14
From Lhasa to Kathmandu
A purple flowering tree dominates an urban street in Kathmandu.
A purple flowering tree dominates an urban street in Kathmandu.
Panoramic view of Tibet and Kailash religious complex with Kathmandu in the distance.
Panoramic view of Tibet and Kailash religious complex with Kathmandu in the distance.
Stone architecture of a Tibetan temple near Kailash.
Stone architecture of a Tibetan temple near Kailash.
Traditional Kathmandu brick architecture with a tin roof.
Traditional Kathmandu brick architecture with a tin roof.
Two dancers in traditional Tibetan costume inside a decorated hall.
Two dancers in traditional Tibetan costume inside a decorated hall.
View of a sacred path with religious buildings in Tibet and Kathmandu.
View of a sacred path with religious buildings in Tibet and Kathmandu.
A man in orange robes walks along a path in a sacred place.
A man in orange robes walks along a path in a sacred place.
A colorful Buddhist temple with a red roof dominates the landscape of Kathmandu.
A colorful Buddhist temple with a red roof dominates the landscape of Kathmandu.
Day 15
Bhaktapur
View of a traditional Tibetan style building with a large pile of stones in the foreground.
View of a traditional Tibetan style building with a large pile of stones in the foreground.
View of a traditional Tibetan style architectural complex with pagoda roofs.
View of a traditional Tibetan style architectural complex with pagoda roofs.
View of an ancient Nepalese building framed by traditional architectural details.
View of an ancient Nepalese building framed by traditional architectural details.
Interior view of a brick structure with steps and a green basin in the center.
Interior view of a brick structure with steps and a green basin in the center.
Interior view of a brick tunnel with a vaulted structure visible.
Interior view of a brick tunnel with a vaulted structure visible.
Sadhus walk through a narrow street in a Tibetan-influenced town.
Sadhus walk through a narrow street in a city with Tibetan influences.
The Bhaktapur temple stands above a red brick staircase.
The Bhaktapur temple stands above a red brick staircase.
Workers are working on a brick structure in an urban environment.
Workers are working on a brick structure in an urban environment.