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Landscape of the Himalaya mountain range, Tibet 2024

There are some Tibetan donkeys in the front field. The Kiang is the largest of the wild asses, with an average shoulder height of 13.3 hands (55 inches, 140 cm).

 

Nyalam གཉའ་ལམ་ county

 

Nyalam county comprises the townships of Menpu and Zurtso around the headwaters of the Bum chu River, and those of Tsangdong, Tsongdu, and Dram in the Matsang Tsangpo valleys. Nyalam means "yoke trail"- a reference to the ancient trade route that porters and pack animals would follow. The trading community of Dram are said to be among the most prosperous people in all Tibet. The county capital is located at Tsongdu, Area: 557 sq km. www.footprinttravelguides.com/c/2848/tibet/&Action=pr...

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Uploaded on January 8, 2025
Taken on September 16, 2024