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Here, we show you some practical travel tips to help you plan better before you go and deal with emergencies or unpredictable situations on your trip. If you choose us, we will do our best to provide you with first-class service and sincere travel tips and suggestions.

Far view Kula Kangri from Pumo Yumco Lake
Kula Kangri Snow Mountain is located in Luozha County, Shannan, Tibet. At an altitude of 7538m, it stands on the main ridge in the middle of the Himalayas.

Kula Kangri

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The entrance of Potala Palace
Potala Palace is Tibet's cardinal landmark and the highest ancient palace in the world. It's listed as a World Cultural Heritage site and a 5A tourism spot.

Potala Palace

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Tashilhunpo Monastery covers an area of nearly 300,000 square meters
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama in Shigatse. It's the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

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Bathing in the sunshine, Yamdrok lake is displaying its dazzling beauty
Located in Nagarzê County of Shannan, Yamdrok Lake (羊卓雍措湖) is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. It means "jasper lake" and "swan pond" in Tibetan.

Yamdroktso Lake

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Far view of Mt.Everest
It is highly recommended to travel to Everest Base Camp from Tibet as you can take a van to get there. The best time to visit is in Spring and Fall.

Everest Base Camp

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An alley of prayer wheels leading up to a pagoda.
Drepung Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect, as well as the highest-ranking one. Its name means "Rice Heap Monastery".

Drepung Monastery

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Three Tibetan women at the gate of Jokhang Temple.
Jokhang Temple is considered the spiritual heart of Lhasa city and the most sacred monastery in Tibet. Visiting Jokhang Temple is an unrivaled experience.

Jokhang Temple

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Mt. Kailash
Mt.Kailash is a holy mountain in Tibet and is regarded as the center of the world. Tibetan People called it Gangs Rinpoche.

Mount Kailash

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Kelsang Potrang
Norbulingka is commonly known as the summer palace of Dalai Lama, which means "Treasure Park" in Tibetan. It's the largest royal garden in Tibet.

Norbulingka

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Kathmandu city
The average altitude of Kathmandu is 1,370 meters. You don’t have to worry about altitude sickness as it's such a low-altitude place.

Kathmandu Altitude: Elevation List of Main Areas and Nearby Travel Destinations

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Tibetan Monk's diet
Tibetan Buddhism has its own regulations on the diet of monks and nuns, mostly tsampa, dairy products, beef and mutton in the past.

Tibetan Monk Food and Diet

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Tibetan Language
Tibetan language is referred to as Bodic or Tibetic language. Now, it's widely used in the northern part of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Tibetan Language

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Many pilgrims do kora on Barkhor Street.
Barkhor Street is famous for its pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple. The historical site now is the most prosperous shopping street among travelers.

Barkhor Street

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Samye Monastery is a good place for monks to study. If you travel there, you may have a chance to observe the monks‘ study and feel all the ritual and their sincerity.
Located at the foot of Hapori mountain, Samye Monastery is the place where Buddhism was established, also of major historical and religious importance.

Samye Monastery

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Sera Monastery is reputed as the most beautiful Tibetan monastery.
Sera Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelug University monasteries in Lhasa. It's on the northern outskirts of Lhasa. Sera means wild rose in Tibetan.

Sera Monastery

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Tibet Overland Routes
The roads to Tibet including Kathmandu to Lhasa, Sichuan to Lhasa, Yunnan to Lhasa, Xinjiang to Lhasa and Qinghai to Lhasa are all available now.

Road to Tibet

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Dunhuang Lhasa Travel Train
Dunhuang Lhasa travel train departs from Xining, stops Dunhuang, and arrives in Lhasa, covering almost all representative scenic spots along the way.

New Launch of Dunhuang - Lhasa Travel Train

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Emily
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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.

Holidays in Tibet and Nepal

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There's no direct flight from the United Kingdom to Tibet. For Brits, you can fly to mainland China or Kathmandu then to Lhasa.

Flights to Tibet from UK

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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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