Discover Tibet


Be caught in the slipstream of wafting incense as you navigate past prostrating pilgrims to Lhasa's Jokhang Temple


Gaze at clear views of Everest's north face framed in the windows of the world's highest monastery


Slurp the rich, salty goodness of yak-butter tea...and learn the pitfalls of finishing your cup


In This Guide:


Three authors, 119 days on the road, 356 protector chapels


Includes Tibetan and Chinese characters, so you can easily communicate and find where you want to go


Informed coverage of permits, the China-Tibet train line and gateway cities Chengdu and Kathmandu


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