Contact is taking a holiday!

Contact is taking a break after 25 years of bringing you news of Tibet and Tibetan issues. We are celebrating our 25 years by bringing you the story of Contact and the people who have made it happen, and our archive is still there for you to access at any time, and below you can read the story of Contact, how it came into being and the wonderful reflections of the people who have made it happen over the years.

When and how Contact will re-emerge and evolve will be determined by those who become involved.

Border Closed

July 4, 2017;

A group of Indian journalists due to travel to Tibet this month have been refused entry because of the border disputes between China and India in Sikkim. The Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has cancelled the invitation originally issued to the jouralists by China. Also cancelled is entry for pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra via the Nathu La pass in Sikkim, which has prompted protests in Delhi.

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