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Latest highly practical Tibet Travel advice about weather, best time to visit Tibet, cost, permits, transportation, attractions, high altitude sickness, maps, etc. Check the tips and information for your traveling in Tibet.

Beijing to Lhasa train
Beijing to Lhasa train(Z21) departs daily at 19:53 and arrives at 11:21 on the third day. It covers 3757 kilometers and takes 39 hours and 28 minutes.
Hindu OM symbol
Little-known mysteries and facts about Mount Kailash might amaze you. It's a holy place of many sects including Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Nepal tourist map
Located on the southern slopes of the Himalayans, Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, in eastern Eurasia, and on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore citizens are recommended to fly to Chengdu and then take a flight or train to Lhasa. Tibet Travel Permit is still an indispensable document for you.

Travel to Tibet from Singapore

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Fuji Mountain of Japan
Getting to Tibet from Japan is easy now. You are recommended to travel to Tibet via mainland China, then take a train or flight to Lhasa.
Windmill of Netherland
Traveling to Tibet from the Netherlands, you can get to mainland China then to Lhasa by train/flight, or go to Kathmandu then to Lhasa by land.
Chema and Kasai.
Tibetan people call Tibetan New Year “Losar”. It's the most important Tibetan festival in the Tibetan calendar. In 2024, Losar falls on Feb 10.
Durbar Square
Flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA) cover a distance of 600km and take 90 mins. Check more!
Italian travelers in Tibet
Italian citizens travel to Tibet, you can fly either to mainland China or to Nepal first, then get to Lhasa. No matter which way, you need a Tibet travel permit.
Malaysian travelers to Tibet
Malaysian travelers who want to visit Tibet must be on an organized tour. You can choose to get to Tibet via mainland China or via Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nepal Tibet map
Nepal and Tibet are located on the south and north side of the Himalayas. Here're practical travel maps of the world's two top tourist destinations.

Nepal Tibet Map

Eric
Eric
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Appearance of Gonggar airport, Lhasa.
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport offers domestic flights from/to Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Shanghai and Kathmandu. Check schedules, prices, FAQs, etc.
Sadhguru and a group of worshippers at Mt.Kailash
For travelers from New Delhi, there're two easiest ways to go to Kailash Mansarovar. The most popular way is to travel overland via Kathmandu.
Nepal is recognized as the kingdom of the Himalayas, with 10 UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites.
Having a holiday in Tibet and Nepal will offer you a unique experience by exploring different natures and cultures. We can arrange the trip for both places.
Mount Kailash is an important pilgrimage destination for Hinduists.
From India to Tibet is relatively easy now. You can fly or travel overland from India to Kathmandu, then take a flight or a land trip to Tibet.

Travel to Tibet from India

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Paro Airport
Paro Airport is a civil airport in Paro City, in the west of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is located in the Paro Valley surrounded by peaks, about 6 km from the city center.

Paro Airport

Emily
Emily
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 Tibet train tour from Guangzhou is convenient.
Guangzhou to Lhasa Train Z264 takes 53 hours and 53 minutes and covers a distance of 4,980 km. The train journey is definitely worth taking your time.
Shanghai to Lhasa train map
Shanghai to Lhasa train(Z164) covers a distance of 4,373km and takes around 44 hours and 33 minutes. It's regarded as the most beautiful train route to Tibet.
Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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Gyirong
The best time to visit Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan is from April to May and September to October each year when it's the local spring and autumn.

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