Kham
The Kham region of Tibet includes the northern Yunnan, western Sichuan and parts of Qinghai and Gansu provinces. Gyalthang (Tibetan name), also known as Shangrila (formerly Zhongdian) in Chinese, is the gateway city to the Kham region.
Kham-Litang Horse Race Festival
We specialize in providing unique cultural experiences through festivals such as horse races. Each summer, horse racing is a popular past time in rural areas of Tibet. The Litang horse race festival is one of the biggest festivals on the Tibetan Plateau, which is held annually in the 6th month of Tibetan Calendar. The horse… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Festivals
Khampa hospitality in Dorphu Valley
In heart of Khampa world, experience traditional Tibetan life in the unique and stunning Dorphu Valley. With this easy trek, revel in tranquility in Dorphu valley. Whether you are interested experiencing nomad lifestyle, visiting remote monasteries, sharing tsampa and tea with nomads, have the great opportunity to understand Tibetan lifestyle in remote area or just… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Community Experiences
The flowers of Lunang forest in Nyingchi
Tibet is just like a gaint plant Kingdom, with more than 5000 species of high-grade plants. Most of the plants in Tibet are to be found in South East Tibet, in Medog, Chayu, Luooyu and Menyu. Tibet is also one of Chinas largest forest area, preserving intact primeval forest. Many plants in Tibet have medical… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Conservation Areas
Kham Voyage
The Kham region has diverse landscapes, culture, languages and spiritual practices that are yet to be known to the majority of tourists traveling to the Tibetan Plateau regions. Kham Voyage is dedicated to provide rewarding tours where clients can have an in-depth experience of the local natural environment, culture, spirituality and lifestyle.
We aim to offer high quality and authentic tour experiences with minimum negative impacts on local culture and environment.
Region: Kham
More than 700 years old Gar Monastery in Kham
More than 700 years old Gar Monastery is located 3700 meters above sea level and 70 kilometers from Nangchen County. Around the year 1200, Ghar Chödingpa founded the monastery at the beautiful Zaqu Valley since which this monastery produced some of the greatest masters and yogis of Kham Nangchen. Ghar monastery is divided into two: Upper Gar Monastery which… Read more →