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John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
Ganden Monastery from start of Kora.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
Trail has a gradual incline.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
The amount of prayer flags is staggering. Changes year to year. All put in place by Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
Prayer flags are affixed between summits so the wind can send out compassion and wisdom.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019
Once you descend the trail circles behind the monastery and is very easy.
John Maurizi
Photo Date:
06/02/2019