Episode 9: The Monastery of Lho: Tibetan Tea with the Monks

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November 17, 2016 • 32 mins

On the rocky path to a mountain-top monastery, Jason and Anne Dorthe see Manaslu—the mountain for which the circuit has been named—for the first time. Close your eyes as you listen, and contemplate the beauty of the mountains as fall colors begin to appear. Hike up a stone path through a village toward the colorful monastery at the top of the mountain. Learn about the history of Buddhism and Buddhist monasteries. Experience harvest time in the Himalayas, take your shoes of to enter the temple, and enjoy the energizing warmth of Tibetan tea with the monks. Do you want to experience a Tibetan monastery for yourself? To access the ultimate resource for hiking adventures around the world and get our FREE gear guide, check out zerototravel.com/trekking. Want more travel? Subscribe to the Zero To Travel Podcast To book Samir as your guide, email him at smt.lama@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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