Tibetan New Year - Losar Festival

Tibetan New Year 2008The Tibetan New year, known as Losar, is the most important local festival which is celebrated for 2 weeks during the month of December and January as per the lunar calendar.

Losar festival commemorates the arrival of new year, celebrated by people who live in Ladakhi or Tibet. The festival is marked with ancient ceremonies,the performance fights between good and evil, chanting and passing the fire torches through the crowds. The dance of the deer and the exciting battles between the King and his ministers make the festival more joyful. This festival is full of dancing, music and merry-making. ? Read more about Tibetan New Year

Tibetan New Year 2010
Tibetan New Year 2008

Tibetan New year 2010 will take place celebrated on Februrary 14th of gregorian calendar. The Tibetan New Year is decided by the tradition of the Tibetan, celebrated accroding to Tibetan calendar from 1027, and follows the Chinese New Year. When the peaches is blossoming, the Tibetan new year is coming.

Tibetan Winter Travel Tips
Tibet Travel Tips

As large part of Tibet is covered by ice and snow all the year, most people consider that winter is not a good season to visit. However, according to experienced travelers, the average temperature of Tibet in winters is about 12 degrees Celsius and can be even higher in the daytime because of intensive sunlight. » Read more details of Tibet winter travel tips

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