Tibet Collection (#10)

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Gantsa, Tibet
View of Gantsa, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Gantsa, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Ammo Chu River
Ammo Chu River, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Ammo Chu River, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Lingmethang plain, Bhutan, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Chumbi Valley
View of the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of the Chumbi Valley, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Soldiers at Chumbi village, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Chinese soldiers marching at Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View of Changu Lake (aka Tsomgo, Tsongmo or Changgu Lake), a glacial lake in East Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British

Sepoys entering Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Yaks at Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Looking back on Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

View from the top of Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

Approaching Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, India, near Changu Lake, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

Street scene in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

View of Rangpo, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Rangpo Copper Mine, Nathu La Pass, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

People and huts in the snow, Gnatong, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

120th Infantry on the top of Jelep La Pass in the snow, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military

Jelep La Pass in the snow, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan

Mail runners on Jelep La Pass in the snow, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed

Gnatong, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

View of Gnatong, Sikkim, India, in the snow, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Travelling through the snow, Jelep La Pass above Sedonchen approaching Gnatong, between Sikkim, India, and Tibet, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in

View of Gnatong, Sikkim, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Graham children
Bunty and Betty Graham, India, with pony and servant, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

Tennis court in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to

The Graham family, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

House in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

View of Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Teesta Bridge, crossing the Teesta River in West Bengal, India, connecting Darjeeling and Kalimpong, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British

View of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture

Photograph from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

British Military Campaign to Tibet - monastery dancers
Dancers in front of a monastery, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Dancers in front of a monastery, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View of the town of Gyantse, with the Dzong (fortified monastery) at the top of the hill, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military

Roof of mission headquarters, nicknamed Changlo Manor, named after the noble Tibetan family who owned it, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a

View from top of Dzong (a fortified hillside monastery) from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences

Idols in monastery at Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Building nicknamed Macgregor Hall, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

View of polo ground, with fortified monastery or Dzong on a distant hillside, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed

Group of polo players on horseback, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

British man on a white horse (Sunstar) with Tibetan (Tsewangdi, nicknamed Bill Sykes) on right, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British

Playing polo at Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Two connected buildings at Gyantse - the Kumbum, a multi-storied set of Buddhist chapels (L), and the Palcho Monastery (R)

View of the bazaar at Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

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Tibet, a land of enchantment and spirituality nestled in the heart of Asia. With its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, it captivates the souls of all who venture into its realm. At the core of Tibetan culture lies Tibetan Buddhism, an ancient tradition that permeates every aspect of life. Monasteries dot the landscape, their golden roofs glistening under the sun's rays. The faithful pilgrims embark on arduous journeys along sacred trails like Kora, seeking enlightenment and solace amidst snow-capped peaks. Speaking of peaks, one cannot ignore the majestic Mount Kailash or Gang Rinpoche. Revered as a sacred site by multiple religions, this towering beauty stands tall in Ngari region's Gang-Tise Mountains. Its allure draws adventurers from around the world to conquer its formidable heights. As we traverse through Western Tibet's Transhimalaja region, we are reminded of Tibet's unique geopolitical status within China as an autonomous region. This mystical land is home to diverse ethnic groups who have preserved their traditions despite external influences. In our exploration of Tibetan artistry, we encounter stunning thangkas portraying Amitabha -the Buddha of Sukhavati- created centuries ago by unknown hands. These intricate paintings depict Bardo Mandala too -a representation symbolizing the period between death and reincarnation. Prayer flags fluttering against a backdrop dominated by Himalayan grandeur remind us that spirituality intertwines with nature here. They carry prayers for peace and compassion across vast distances while reminding us that Tibet shares borders with China to its east. The allure doesn't end there; Dharmachakra wheels spin tales about transmigratory existence on delicate paper scrolls crafted by skilled artisans' hands. History echoes through time as we glimpse at photographs from past expeditions attempting to conquer Mount Everest -Chomolungma- from both sides: North side near Rongbuk monastery and the South side in Nepal's Himalayas.