50 Pictures of Tibet That Will Inspire You to Make the Trip

Tibet is one of those places that excites even the most seasoned travelers. It’s a place of mystery, wonder, controversy and insane natural landscapes.

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Our goal is to uncover all of this with some of our favorite pictures of Tibet from our visit.

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One of Tibet’s greatest statements is its people. A colorful, devoted bunch that has literally been through hell and back again.

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The city pulses with devotion and smiles which quickly drew me in as we walked the streets each day of our visit.

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Monks in Tibet

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As home to the buddhist religion, many pictures of Tibet include monks, simply because they can be seen everywhere.

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Countryside Pictures of Tibet

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Many of them congregate around the stops, including the many passes we came across at high elevation.

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They kindly smiled, made eye contact and offered us a chance to shop their displays of trinkets.

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