Gyalthang
Overview of Gyalthang.
Gyalthang through prayer flags.
Mani Stone in Gyalthang.
Prayer Flag, Gyalthang
At Ringma monastery prayer flags are still printed with mud. Gyalthang.
Rammed earth farmhouses near Gyalthang. Under the eaves are paintings of auspicious symbols
Construction of new buildings follows tradition. Massive pillars are used in the timber frame, and walls are rammed earth. Gyalthang.
Slate roof houses in Gyalthang.
The paving on the Old Tea and Horse Caravan Trail. Gyalthang.
Alfang house in Gyalthang.
A wooden altar to the water god, with copper water basin and brass ladles. Alfang house in Gyalthang.
Auspicious symbols decorate one wall of the living room. Light filters down from an opening in the ceiling above a central hearth. Alfang house in Gyalthang.