2026 Ali Transition Tips for the Year of the Horse
Saga Dawa Festival | Tibet’s Most Sacred Month of Prayer & Pilgrimage (Kora & Temple Circuits Guide)
Every year on the 15th day of the fourth month in the Tibetan lunar calendar, Tibetan Buddhism observes its most sacred festival — the Saga Dawa Festival. This auspicious occasion commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Thinking about traveling to Tibet, Qinghai, Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, or Garzê Seda in Western Sichuan, but worried about altitude sickness? Before setting off, one of the biggest concerns for many travelers is:“Will I be able to handle the high altitude…?”
A truly "quiet and weighty" Tibetan institution-type monastery, the Gyeryongzonglin Monastery (Tibetan: གཡུང་དྲུང་གླིང་, English: Yungdru [...].
In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Year of the Horse is associated with Kailash, and it is believed that the merit will be multiplied. So, how many rounds of merit does one round in the Year of the Horse equate to? How many days does it take to complete the circle? This article provides a one-stop guide from concept to itinerary.
Mount Kailash in Tibet’s Ngari region is revered as the center of the world by multiple religions. Discover kora routes, best seasons, Ngari travel tips, and the rare 12-year Horse Year pilgrimage.