Ben Lascelles / Tsaparang (sometimes known as the mythical Shangri-la) was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley, Ngari Prefecture, Western Tibet.

Ben Lascelles / Mani stones and yak skulls carved with the six syllabled mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Om mani padme hum) a form of prayer in Tibetan Buddhism, Tholing (Zanda) Gompa, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet. June 2010

Ben Lascelles / Tsaparang (sometimes known as the mythical Shangri-la) was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley, Ngari Prefecture, Western Tibet. Tsaparang is a huge fortress perched on a p...

Ben Lascelles / Monastary kitchen with pots and ladels, Tholing (Zanda) Gompa, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet. June 2010

Ben Lascelles / Prayer wheels enscribed with 'Om mani padme hum' prayer chant, on the side of a stupa, Tholing (Zanda) Gompa, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, June 2010

Ben Lascelles / Looking out from inside cave in Tsaparang (sometimes known as the mythical Shangri-la) was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley, Ngari Prefecture, Western Tibet. Tsaparang i...

Ben Lascelles / Buddhist prayer flags outside window frame at Tsaparang (sometimes known as the mythical Shangri-la) was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley, Ngari Prefecture, Western Tibe...

Ben Lascelles / Doorway in Tsaparang (sometimes known as the mythical Shangri-la) was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Guge in the Garuda Valley, Ngari Prefecture, Western Tibet. Tsaparang is a huge fortress per...