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This is

The Roof of the World

WELCOME TO THE HIGHLANDS OF

HIMALAYAS AND TIBET

From the mightiest mountains on Earth in the Himalayas to the gentle, rolling meadows of the Tianshan Mountains, the nature in this region is an explosion of beauty.

From nomadic cowboys of the Tibetan Plateau to the Hindu devotees of the Kathmandu Valley, the people here have adapted to life in these inhospitable terrains.

From the intricately carved temples found in Nepal to the grand monasteries of Tibet to the ancient outposts along the Silk Road, history beckons to be unfolded in amazement.

 

These are the Highlands of Himalayas and Tibet, a vast region of interconnecting mountains in the heart of Asia, stretching from China to Central Asia. Around every corner a new mystery and wonder unfolds, inviting the wanderer to connect with nature and the simple lives of the people who call these highlands home.

Explore a Region of the Highlands

Explore Regions

Kham Tibet

Abode of Snows, Culture of Mystery

Amdo Tibet

Land of Nomads, Sanctuary of Mountains

Himalayas

The Roof of the World

Kathmandu Valley

Valley of Ancient Wonders

The Pamirs

Perilous Pinnacles, Prized Pearl

Sichuan and Yunnan

Kingdoms of Mountains and Minorities

Tianshan Mountains

Heavenly Mountains, Endless Grasslands

The Silk Roads

Veins of the World

Stories of the Highlands

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Part 1 of our journey through the land of nomads.

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An overview of our time in the hidden kingdom

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The journey to the lands which lay claim to Shangrila

Stories
Useful Informati

Useful Information

Photos

Photos of the Highlands

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