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Tristan Cameron-Harper Mountaineer/Photographer
Qualified Mountain Leader
Qualified CAA Drone Pilot
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Ran by Tristan Cameron-Harper, is all about showcasing the beauty of Scotland and the world, inspiring others and doing Guides/Tours throughout Scotland. You can find out more info www.North-Guides.com

The Tiji Festival, a small glimpse into an epic profound three-day Tibetan ritual, symbolising the victory of Dorjee Son...
17/10/2024

The Tiji Festival, a small glimpse into an epic profound three-day Tibetan ritual, symbolising the victory of Dorjee Sonnu, an incarnation of Lord Buddha. A vibrant celebration of culture and spiritual significance.

Monks from the Choedhe Monastery perform intricate ceremonial dances, called the Cham dance associated with Tibetan Buddhism, dressed in stunning ornate robes adorned with spiritual symbols connecting the physical and the divine.

The air resonates with the deep tones of the dungchen, a long horn, the melodic gyaling, a wind instrument, and the rhythmic beats of the damaru, a two-headed drum. Dancers wear exquisitely crafted masks depicting deities and mythical creatures, each step embodying ancient teachings.

Experiencing the Tiji Festival is a spiritual
and personal journey in itself , offering profound insights into Nepal’s cultural richness and a transformative sense of peace, marking the victory of good over evil.

Truly a magical expierence 🇳🇵

If interested in joining this trip May 2025, please get in touch and l will be happy to share any details with you.

Bridge crossing 🐎 🇳🇵 Himalayas,Nepal is renowned for its epic suspension bridges. Here, our horses navigate these remark...
06/10/2024

Bridge crossing 🐎 🇳🇵

Himalayas,Nepal is renowned for its epic suspension bridges. Here, our horses navigate these remarkable structures as we embark on our journey to the Forbidden Kingdom, Upper Mustang, to experience the vibrant Tiji Festival.

More pictures to follow 🙏🏼

Reaching the North Taiga in Mongolia is an adventure in itself, whether by hiking, horseback riding, or an infrequent he...
14/08/2024

Reaching the North Taiga in Mongolia is an adventure in itself, whether by hiking, horseback riding, or an infrequent helicopter ride. Traversing the dense Taiga Forest along the path less traveled, we eventually reach the Tsaatan, the remarkable Nomadic Reindeer people.

Allow me to share some glimpses of the Tsaatan’s daily life: local boys working with reindeer, Tsaatan enjoying Tsuivian—homemade noodles with meat—a beloved Mongolian dish, reindeer licking salt off teepees accumulated from high humidity, and a Tsaatan man catching a nap beside his reindeer.

These experiences are truly unique and it’s an honor to visit the Tsaatan community every year. Taking clients on remote horse and hiking expeditions to North Taiga, Mongolia, is a privilege that offers a rare and enriching encounter.

Epic Landscapes 🇲🇳 🌊 🏔️Exploring the vast region of Northwestern Mongolia, so much beauty on display showcasing the Khan...
10/08/2024

Epic Landscapes 🇲🇳 🌊 🏔️

Exploring the vast region of Northwestern Mongolia, so much beauty on display showcasing the Khangai Mountians and meanding Zavkhan River.

Camp Vibes 🇲🇳 ⛺️ Our camp vibes set in remote region of Mongolia.Message if interested for future trips/itineraries.
21/07/2024

Camp Vibes 🇲🇳 ⛺️

Our camp vibes set in remote region of Mongolia.

Message if interested for future trips/itineraries.

🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵Kagbeni, in the Lower Mustang region of Nepal, has become one of my favorite places. Shrouded by the majestic Hima...
04/06/2024

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Kagbeni, in the Lower Mustang region of Nepal, has become one of my favorite places. Shrouded by the majestic Himalayan peaks, it serves as the entrance to the sacred valley of Upper Mustang. The Kag C***e Buddhist temple adds to the serenity of this spiritual gateway.

As part of our multi-day journey, we plan to make an overnight stop here before continuing via horseback along the traditional old roads. Our ultimate destination is Manthang, where we will partake in the sacred Tiji Festival, a journey that promises spiritual enrichment and profound experiences amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Nomadic Mongolia 🇲🇳 The Mongolian deel, a traditional garment crafted to endure Mongolia’s severe winter temperatures of...
11/04/2024

Nomadic Mongolia 🇲🇳

The Mongolian deel, a traditional garment crafted to endure Mongolia’s severe winter temperatures of -30 to -50 degrees Celsius.

Constructed from natural materials like wool and animal skins, it provides essential warmth and flexibility, vital for the nomadic lifestyle. This gesture of wearing a deel in the traditional manner l feel demonstrates a deep respect for the nomadic heritage plus shows locals that you are willing to make an effort to be part of their community. I always chuckle to myself when you see outsiders including myself rocking a deel, as the nomadic people are always overwhelmed with happiness much like here in Scotland when you see outsiders rocking a kilt.

🛖 🌌 🇲🇳 My favourite kind of nights, an evening spent under the stars staying in a Ger. Living and staying in a Ger is a...
09/04/2024

🛖 🌌 🇲🇳

My favourite kind of nights, an evening spent under the stars staying in a Ger. Living and staying in a Ger is a normal way of life here in Mongolia especially among the Nomads who will move month to month during the warmer months of the year and tend to stay in one place for longer periods of time during the winter.

More group trips to Mongolia this year and next, please contact or

Mongolia, Northern Taiga.

Wake up Call 😀🦌 🛖 🇲🇳A symphony of reindeer whispers, a sojourn amidst the Tsaatan Reindeer Tribe.The night air fills wit...
30/03/2024

Wake up Call 😀🦌 🛖 🇲🇳

A symphony of reindeer whispers, a sojourn amidst the Tsaatan Reindeer Tribe.

The night air fills with the ethereal serenade of snow gently compressed under the tender step of roaming reindeer. This lullaby, woven from the very essence of the wild, cradles you into a realm of dreams, where the twilight speaks in silent verses.

Come dawn, a miraculous awakening awaits. The whisper of frost-kissed air is pierced by the curious nuzzle of reindeer, their soft noses exploring the world beyond the fabric of your shelter. A greeting as ancient as the stars, beckoning you to rise and join in with the tapestry of nature.

A wondrous rapture 🛖 🦌 ❄️ 🤍

🇲🇳🚙🦌During the winter months, temperatures plummet to a chilling -30 to -40 degrees Celsius, transforming one of the wor...
26/03/2024

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During the winter months, temperatures plummet to a chilling -30 to -40 degrees Celsius, transforming one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes into a vast, solid sheet of ice. This unusual mode of travel is not just a means to an end but an extraordinary experience in itself, offering a unique way to approach the Taiga Region on the way to visit the Tsaatan Tribe, known for their reindeer herding.

As one of the most significant reservoirs of fresh water on the planet, Lake Khuvsgul is a marvel in itself, especially during the winter when it becomes a bridge connecting travelers to the remote and captivating culture of the Tsaatan people.

Mongolia Double Humpback camel, cosy, warm, super comfortable and absolutely massive. What a cool expierence 🐫 Just gett...
14/03/2024

Mongolia Double Humpback camel, cosy, warm, super comfortable and absolutely massive.

What a cool expierence 🐫

Just getting back to civilisation after guiding to client groups to northern nomadic regions of Mongolia with Will be sharing more images from my journey when l touchdown back in Scotland in the coming weeks.

🌌 Embarking on an enchanting serene beauty of earthly landscapes finding myself enveloped by an extraordinary world echo...
22/01/2024

🌌 Embarking on an enchanting serene beauty of earthly landscapes finding myself enveloped by an extraordinary world echoing the mystery of undiscovered planets…..🪐

As we close this photographic narrative of my Turkish odyssey, let the enigmatic sight of the second image of Göbekli Tepe linger in your thoughts sparking an inner deep curiosity and wonder—a place that defies our understanding of history and the sophistication of our forebears.

Harran 🇹🇷 A place with a remarkable past in southern Turkey. For a long time, stretching back thousands of years, people...
18/01/2024

Harran 🇹🇷 A place with a remarkable past in southern Turkey. For a long time, stretching back thousands of years, people have made their homes here. They’ve built unique houses with the earth itself, shaping mud bricks and hay into gentle, rounded beehive shapes that keep the harsh weather at bay using mud.

This place holds stories that reach deep into history, with mentions by the earliest known empires like the Akkadians and Sumerians. It’s a place that even gets a nod in the Bible, it is said that Abraham, an important figure in many cultures, once called Harran home.

Long ago, people here looked to the skies with wonder, honoring the moon above with a grand temple. They’ve left us hints that they carefully watched the stars and planets, sparking a tradition of learning that lasted for ages.

While it’s a quiet town today, Harran carries the whispers of many civilizations. It’s a humble reminder of humanity’s quest to understand our world and our place among the stars.

Would you want to visit Harran?

In the storied landscape of Harran, Ahmed has established his life, deeply rooted in the nomadic heritage of his ancesto...
18/01/2024

In the storied landscape of Harran, Ahmed has established his life, deeply rooted in the nomadic heritage of his ancestors. His family, bearing the legacy of a journey from Iraq during the Ottoman era, found a home within the distinctive beehive structures that have come to symbolize this ancient city.

These conical dwellings behind me, crafted from mud bricks and emblematic of a unique architectural tradition without timber, have sheltered Ahmed’s lineage six generations. Howeve an idea his father had in the 1990s, made a conscious decision to transition out of these ancestral homes. Ahmed’s father, envisioning their historical value, sought to transform them into a living museum, a testament to a way of life both timeless and ephemeral.

Today, Ahmed serves as the guardian of this cultural treasure. Despite the challenges posed by the 2023 earthquake, which shook Turkey and threatened the structural integrity of many historic edifices, his resolve remains unshaken. Under his watchful eye, the beehive homes of Harran stand resilient, a beacon of history and heritage.

The ancient allure of Cappadocia’s cave homes, a hidden world sculpted by human hand or the whispers of ancient techniqu...
16/01/2024

The ancient allure of Cappadocia’s cave homes, a hidden world sculpted by human hand or the whispers of ancient techniques depending on ones beliefs. These subterranean sanctuaries echo a global narrative or pre civilized cultures who chose to dwell with Earths embrace.

Diving into the depths of contemplation, one wonders about the primal reasons behind this subterranean shift. Was it a primal instinct, a response to tales of past natural disasters, a yearning for protection against unseen forces? Or perhaps a recognition that harmonizing with the land was an intrinsic facet of human exsistence. Maybe it was a pragmatic choice, a easy and efficient method of community creating carving homes from the very bedroom that cradled civilisations.

These ancient visually stunning sites definitely echo a sense of wonder what made our ancestors choose this way of life?

Cappadocia’s landscape is adorned with the extraordinary “fairy chimneys,” towering pinnacles of delicacy sculpted by th...
12/01/2024

Cappadocia’s landscape is adorned with the extraordinary “fairy chimneys,” towering pinnacles of delicacy sculpted by the relentless touch of time. Forged over eons, these geological marvels arise from softer volcanic rock eroded by ancient floods, standing as testament to nature’s artistic power. Shrouded in mystique, these pillars have long stirred the human imagination. Ancient cultures, gazing upon these natural wonders, may well have seen the hand of the divine, deeming them as sacred venues perfect for spiritual gatherings or celestial observances. The fairy chimneys’ striking presence commands a sort of reverence, suggesting they were once beacons for hallowed ceremonies, their secrets as deeply embedded as their foundations in the earth.

The scenic carved rock dwellings of Cappadocia, Turkey, offer a window into a past shrouded in enigma. Originally hewn b...
12/01/2024

The scenic carved rock dwellings of Cappadocia, Turkey, offer a window into a past shrouded in enigma. Originally hewn by the industrious Hittites, these earthen abodes were later repurposed by early Christians as secretive havens. Yet, whispers persist of a bygone era, suggesting these troglodyte sanctuaries may trace their lineage to a forgotten civilization, long predating those we credit today. Such speculation adds a layer of profound mystery to the already captivating tableau of Cappadocia’s landscape, inviting us to ponder the hands that first chiseled life into stone.

TURKEY 🇹🇷 🌌 🧙‍♂️ Venturing through the ancient lands of Cappadocia 🥷🏼 📸 👣 felt like an otherworldly expedition, akin t...
06/01/2024

TURKEY 🇹🇷 🌌 🧙‍♂️

Venturing through the ancient lands of Cappadocia 🥷🏼 📸 👣 felt like an otherworldly expedition, akin to wandering the terrain of Mars.

Amidst the moonlit, starry sky, a sense of wonder and mystery filled the air, accompanied by the feeling of unknown spirits lingering amidst the unique rock formations.

As I gazed in awe at these monumental structures, it was as if three wise sages, frozen in time, had transformed into stone, their hooded figures observing the celestial dance above. This magical encounter with timeless watchers amidst the sacred landscape of ancient Cappadocia instilled a sense of both excitement and reverence.

- More images from my Turkey trip to come 🙏🏼✨ 🇹🇷

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