The Chicago Daily News "expedition" to Lhasa, crossing the Nyapso-la (16,400 foot pass).

On the trail to Lhasa holy monuments line the way. This chorten forms a arch over the trail.

G70. A yak-skin boat on the upper Brahmaputra River, central Tibet.

G72. Looking down the length of our boat on the journey down the Brahmaputra River.

A Tibetan monk on pilgrimage. He carries a spear.

Archway of stones and prayer flags over the 16,400 foot pass of Kharo-la, on road to Lhasa.

There is not much machinery in Tibet, and when it is brought in, it has to be carried over the passes, in pieces. Here is a part of a small machine for pressing mustard seeds (for oil). The inevitable prayer flag adorns the load.

A caravan crossing the Nyapso-la (pass) on route to China (Central Tibet).