For most of us, a trip to Mount Everest—better called by its Tibetan name, Qomolangma—me ...

Southwest of Shigatse, in the small town of Gyantse, is the Pelkor Chode Monastery home to several h ...

Located at the foot of Mount Everest, Rongphu has earned the title of the world's highest monastery ...

Although Shalu Monastery is one of the most difficult sights in the region to visit, it is worth the ...

Traditionally home to the Panchen Lama, the monastery was built in 1447. It miraculously escaped muc ...