Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips
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.
When you first encounter traditional Nepalese food, their variety may dazzle you. Generally, Nepalese cuisine is deeply influenced by India.
Nepalese Food and Cuisines
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Kathmandu is situated in the Kathmandu Valley of the central Bagmati zone. Check Kathmandu maps with attractions, city map, Kathmandu valley map, etc.
Maps of Kathmandu
Guest Blogger
Mount Lhotse is located on the border of Tibet and Nepal, at 8,516m. Lhotse means the "south peak" in Tibetan because it is 3 km south of Mount Everest.
Mount Lhotse
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Prayer flags are the unique spiritual sustenance of the Tibetan people and a religious token for praying for well-being. Content and color on it hold meaning.
Tibetan Prayer Flags
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan art is closely related to Tibetan Buddhism culture. Its art forms include murals, thangka, sand mandalas, Tibetan butter sculpture, Tibetan opera, etc.
Tibetan Art
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Ritual items of Tibetan Buddhism are objects used to conduct ceremonies. Buddhism gives them special functions, making them no longer ordinary artifacts.
Top 8 Ritual Items of Tibetan Buddhism
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
It was almost 2,500 years back when Lord Buddha himself wore monastic robes, referred to as Kasaya. Check the history, literal meaning, dressing ways, etc.
Tibetan Buddhist Monastic Robe - Kasaya
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Khata scarves are the most common Tibetan gifts. Presenting Khata expresses good wishes and respect. Learn more about Khatas' meanings, color, etiquette, etc.
Khata And Related Etiquette
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan women have dark brown skin, as well as strong and elastic bodies. You will be attracted by their brilliant smile and cheerful characters.
Tibetan Women
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Some Tibetan monks wear red Buddhist hats while some wear yellow ones. What's the difference? See types of Tibetan monk hats based on the sects, grades, etc.
Tibetan Monk Hat
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan clothing is worn with an inner garment and a pair of wide and long sleeves, with rich connotation and diversity dressing culture in tradition.
Tibetan Clothing and Diverse Tibetan Dress Culture
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Buddhism is rooted in Mahayana Buddhism and has been practiced in Tibet for 1000+ years. Here're the brief instructions to top five essential beliefs.
Top Five Main Beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan marriage customs have distinctive local characteristics. Check various and colorful Tibetan marriage customs.
Tibetan Wedding Customs and Ceremony
Zoe
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
8 auspicious symbols of Buddhism appear in the form of murals and are closely related to the Buddha or Dharma. What's the significance of the Tibetan symbols?
8 Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Check the list of the best winter travel destinations in Tibet. The temperature there is not cold for intensive sunlight and the cost is much lower.
Why Visit Tibet in Winter?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Saga Dawa festival is celebrated in the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar. It's significant for remembering the birthday, enlightenment, and death of Sakyamuni.
Saga Dawa Festival
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Bhutan's located on the southern slope of the eastern section of the Himalayas between China and India. Here are various tourist maps for your reference.
Where is Bhutan on Map
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibet maps show the location of Tibet on a world, Asia, and China map. You also can find Tibetan Plateau terrain, travel routes, river resources, etc.
Where is Tibet?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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