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    Karma is reading a book she brought from Kathmandu about interesting facts from around the world. The only way to stay connected with the other side in a way. Spring in the Himalayas is beautiful but among the striking landscapes lays harsh reality. The only person who Karma can open up about her aspirations is her little brother and random strangers. She loves her family yet big world has now taken a room in her heart. by: palnitro Views[1476] Inside the woolen tent anticipation of dinner is in the air. Father has left yaks high up in the mountains for a day. He spends time with Karma’s younger brother who is spinning his prayer drum in the puja corner. His son joined a monastery as a student and will be leaving the household soon as well. by: palnitro Views[1194] Mother is preparing traditional Tibetan tea. What seems like a perfect household is actually on the brink of collapse as there’s no one to continue the tradition. Karma wants to study psychology in Kathmandu but can’t explain this to her mother and feels sore about that. by: palnitro Views[1043] 16 years old daughter of the yak shepherds Karma is enjoying her morning wash. It will be her first summer with the family after a few years of high school in busy and “civilized” Kathmandu. Life of a shepherd attracts her less and less. She has a Facebook account now too. by: palnitro Views[1545] Early morning in the high valley (4300m) at the edge of Upper Mustang (Nepal) where mother of a small family is milking one of the 70 yaks that belong to them. Behind that mountain is Tibet. Yaks are very valuable and provide food, fur/wool and fuel for many remote villages in the desert area. While one may be considered rich having so many yaks it is a non-stop hard work that only leaves room for a prayer. by: palnitro Views[1636]
     
    It was in 1959 when HH Dalai Lama initiated his quest to free Tibet from the clutches of Chinese government. This led to the migration of many Buddhists to India. The Indian government provided them with Dharamshala as a place to settle and flourish. On coming back from Gyoto monastery, I decided to take a late walk to Dharamkot, another small section of the Dharamshala province. This shot was taken en-route to Dharamkot which is about 14 km from Dharamshala. The route from McLeod upwards gets a bit scary as there are very less homes and shops with all the tall tress blanketing the road with very little light creeping in. The sentiments of the message on the shutter of the shop says it all, the Tibetans although have settled and made a living here, haven't forgotten the cause that they had left for. by: karankpl Views[1297] There as a couple of clowns on the peak to on the left swinging some more prayer flags when I took this photo. by: bundynbeaches Views[1034] Part of Sera (pronounced Sarah) Monastery. Once home to 7700 monks but nowadays down to a few hundred by: bundynbeaches Views[1060] Potala Palace from the outside grounds showing living quarters of the many groundskeepers, cleaners, guards, etc by: bundynbeaches Views[1121] Day 1 at 4200m. We impressed ourselves as well as our guide when we walked all the way to the top and then around the hill by: bundynbeaches Views[1000]
     
    Not sure what it is but it was crook and ths was the hospital bed. Is it a yak, or a deer...? by: bundynbeaches Views[877] The first pass to the east of town along the Lhasa river. Covered in prayer flags and incense fires. by: bundynbeaches Views[820] Elaborate paintwork on the eaves of the temple. This sort of artwork is all over Old Lhasa, even on the shops that that they are still building by: bundynbeaches Views[775] The boys were quite happy to have their photos taken then ask questions about where were from etc. by: bundynbeaches Views[906] Part of Jokhang Temple by: bundynbeaches Views[788]
     
    A view of Potala Palace from 'Liberation Square Rowena making friends with the locals by: bundynbeaches Views[832] Potala Palace by: bundynbeaches Views[753] The Eastern courtyard, very close to the top and only one set of insanely steep stairs and a checkpoint short of all the internal wonders of Potala Palace by: bundynbeaches Views[814] The Eastern courtyard of Potala Palace by: bundynbeaches Views[887]
     
    It's as though they are testing to see if you really want to go any further when you pull on these steep and narrow steps, but it was worth it by: bundynbeaches Views[729] A hill not far from the palace with the ruins of the Tibetan Medicine Academy that was sacked during the madness of the Cultural Revolution. The tower also has an alarm on it that is similar to an air raid siren as an alert when there is 'trouble' in town by: bundynbeaches Views[1023] Close to the last of the stairs before entering the Eastern courtyard. Big door, eh? The black curatin is woven yak hair - will not let any rain in by: bundynbeaches Views[898] Second leg ............ tired yet ? by: bundynbeaches Views[714] This is the first leg on the way to the top of Potala Palace. At thirteen stories built on top of a hill, there is bound to be a few stops on the way up to catch your breath by: bundynbeaches Views[797]
     
    Sera Monastery has a famous protector god that the young, infirm and hopeful are brought to to get a smear of ash from the burnt incense wiped on their nose for future health, wealth and well being. by: bundynbeaches Views[2416] The map of Tibet hanging on the wall of the Yak Hotel in Lhasa. Lhasa is in the belly of the beast. by: bundynbeaches Views[1002] Tibetan National Flag by: tim_and_sam Views[31117] by: annanderson Views[31200] Lhasa. by: tim_and_sam Views[3235]
     
    Tim on top of a big hill, Sera Monastery. by: tim_and_sam Views[1371] The hotel dragon with snow. by: tim_and_sam Views[1210] Sera Monastery. by: tim_and_sam Views[1050] Sera Monastery rock carving. by: tim_and_sam Views[1364] Sera Hermitage cat, Lhasa. by: tim_and_sam Views[1235]
     
    Dorje Drak Ferry. by: tim_and_sam Views[1854] Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[1074] Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[1102] Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[1043] Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[1109]
     
    Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[3632] Sam praying on Bumpo Ri. by: tim_and_sam Views[1303] The Tibetan Plateau. by: tim_and_sam Views[15984] People who live in the middle of nowhere. by: tim_and_sam Views[1236] View from the train. by: tim_and_sam Views[1114]
     
    Somebody's dwelling by: thestunnings Views[906] You gotta be fluffy when it is so cold by: thestunnings Views[944] Samosas!!! by: thestunnings Views[1058] Us waiting for our permits to be checked and for samosas to cook by: thestunnings Views[943] Cute village child by: thestunnings Views[1180]
     
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