Tibetan Plateau Collection

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. The immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha in the Chamkhang temple at Thiksey Monastery

Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) male, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan Plateau, China, November

Riding on the roof
Nicolas Marino

Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsoni), two males, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan Plateau, China, December

Wild yak (Bos mutus) running, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan plateau, China, December

Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) herd in the early morning with a low moon, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan plateau, China, January

Buddhist monk praying in front of Ganden monastery, Tibet, China (MODEL RELEASED)

The Tibetan Plateau (photo)
6025181 The Tibetan Plateau (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tibetan Plateau)

The Himalayas from the Tibetan Plateau (photo)
6025179 The Himalayas from the Tibetan Plateau (photo) by Smythe, Francis Sydney (1900-49); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Himalayas from the Tibetan Plateau)

Prayer flags on Tibetan Plateau, Namtso (Lake Nam), Tibet, China

Prayer flags with juniper incense burner on Tibetan Plateau, Namtso (Lake Nam), Tibet, China

Mani pile and prayer flags in Rongbuk Valley, Lhotse peak (8516m) in the distance, Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China

Prayer flags in the Himalayas, Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China

Ruins by a lake on Tibetan Plateau, Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the distance on the left, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China

Landscape of the Himalayas at dawn, Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet, China

Prayer flags in Simila Mountain, Gyantse County, Tibet, China

Prayer flags on Tibetan Plateau with Tanggula Mountain, Namtso (Lake Nam), Tibet, China

Aerial view of village and barley field in Lhasa Valley, Tibet, China

Aerial view of snow mountain and glacier on Tibetan Plateau, China

Desolated
Nicolas Marino

The Tibetan Plateau seen from aboard the first Space Shuttle flight, April 1981. Creator: NASA
The Tibetan Plateau seen from aboard the first Space Shuttle flight, April 1981. View of the Tibetan or Himalayan Plateau (known in China as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau or the Qing-Zang Plateau)

Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayaur) on hillside, Kekexili, Qinghai, China, January

The high angle view of Tibetan village and mountain range
The top view landscape of Tingri village

Sunset with trees reflected in a high altitude lake on the Tibetan Plateau, Rilong, Sichuan Province
Sunset with trees reflected in a high altitude lake on the Tibetan Plateau; Rilong, Sichuan Province, China

India, Ladakh, Leh. Looking south out over Leh, capital of Ladakh, towards the Zanskar Range, with Stok Kangri peak clearly visible

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. Young novice monk sweeping up the tsampa crumbs at morning prayers or puja, Thiksey Monastery

India, Ladakh, Hemis. Monk reciting prayers to the slow rhythm of a drum at Hemis Monastery

India, Ladakh, Lamayuru. Lamayuru Monastery, remote and isolated, hemmed in by dramatic snow covered mountains

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. The golden finial of a chorten at Thiksey Monastery

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. View of the Indus Valley from Thiksey Monastery

India, Ladakh, Alchi. Alchi Tsatsapuri is a little-know temple complex situated in close vicinity to the very famous Alchi Choskhor in Ladakh. It contains superb early wall-paintings

India, Ladakh, Leh. Stok Kangri Peak from Leh. Stok Kangri is the highest mountain in the Stok Range in the Himalayas, in the Ladakh region of North West India

The enormous mountain range and the new city of Lhasa
Tonnaja Travel Photography, Namtso Lake, 539735870

Tibetan prayer flags near Samye, Tibet, China
Sand dunes near Samye, Tibet, China

Aerial view of the Tibetan plateau, Tibet, China
Aerial view of mountains north of the Himalaya range, Tibet, China

Huahu (Flower Lake), an important wetland area which supports a large array of biodiversity on the Tibetan plateau, Sichuan Province, China, Asia

The rising arc of the Milky Way above Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
The rising arc of the Milky Way, from Summer Triangle to Scorpius is photographed above Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

The arc of the Milky Way and zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn, The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Perseus and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

Colorful atmospheric gravity waves called airglow over Tibet
The atmospheric gravity waves revealed by a thin layer of glowing atmosphere called airglow is captured from the Tibetan Plateau

Morning twilight over the ruins of Guge kingdom in Tibet, China. Guge flourished during the Medieval times but suddenly disappeared in the 16th century

Satellite view of the Tibetan Plateau
November 10, 2010 - Satellite view of the Tibetan Plateau. Resembling bits of abalone shell, the lakes glimmer in assorted jewel tones

The Milky Way shines brightly over a hulless barley field in Tibet, China
The Milky Way shines brightly against the waxing moon over a hulless barley field in Tibet, China

A spectacular view of the Milky Way over Tibet, China

The entral bugle of the Milky Way over Yaqing monastery in China
The central bugle of the Milky Way appears over Yaqing monastery, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan province of China

The night sky over a Buddhist shrine in Yunnan pronvince of China
The night sky in a panoramic view over a Buddhist shrine in Yunnan pronvince of China. Despite the light pollution of Fei lai temple

Polar star trails over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Star trails around the northern celestial pole over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

Venus and Jupiter dance in the evening twilight over Lake Namtso, Tibet, China. It is considered one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and famous for its high altitude (4720 meters)

An incredible display of banded airglow fills the sky over Tibet plateau of China
April 27, 2014 - An incredible display of banded airglow that filled the entire sky over Tibet plateau of China. The glow is predominantly created by the excitation of atoms by ultraviolet light

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The Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the "Roof of the World, " is a breathtaking region that spans across multiple countries including India and China. In Ladakh, nestled within this majestic plateau, lies Thiksey - a place where spirituality meets grandeur. The Chamkhang temple in Thiksey houses an immense and beautifully gilded Maitreya Buddha, captivating all who lay eyes upon it. Leh, another enchanting town in Ladakh, offers stunning views of Stok Kangri Peak from its elevated position. As the highest mountain in the Stok Range of the Himalayas, it proudly stands amidst the Ladakh region's awe-inspiring landscape. Jiuzhaigou on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau is renowned for its picturesque waterfalls and colorful lakes. This natural wonderland captivates visitors with its ethereal beauty and serves as a testament to nature's artistic prowess. Wildlife thrives on this vast plateau too. The Tibetan antelope roams freely in Kekexili, Qinghai - their graceful presence adding to the allure of this mystical land. Meanwhile, wild yaks can be seen running through these high-altitude plains during December. Amidst this serene backdrop lies Ganden monastery where Buddhist monks find solace in prayer and meditation. Their devotion adds spiritual depth to Tibet's cultural heritage. Photographs capture glimpses of this extraordinary terrain; whether it be panoramic views showcasing both India and China or vibrant prayer flags fluttering against clear blue skies above Namtso (Lake Nam). The Tibetan Plateau beckons adventurers seeking tranquility amidst nature's marvels while offering a glimpse into ancient traditions that have stood strong for centuries.