Overland Journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa

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Lhasa and Surrounding Monasteries - Page 1

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Last pass to Lhasa

Our first view of the Potola from our hotel room

Lhasa street scene

The worker's monument

Views from the Barkhor


(photo by Susan & Markus Bonn)

The Jokhang Temple

Views from the roof of the Jokhang towards Barkhor Square...


(photo by Jonell Kraus )

The Jo Rinpoche

View from the roof of the Potola Palace. Since no photos were allowed inside, click here for a virtual tour of the interior of the Potola Palace

Compare this view to Heinrich Harrer's famous photograph of the West Gate (you won't find a Budweiser truck!)

Yours truly

 

 


Western Oregon University

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