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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.

Far view of Sakya Monastery
Sakya Monastery is about 127km west of Shigatse on the road to Tingri in Tibet. It's the seat of the Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

Sakya Monastery

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Tibetan antelope
Tibetan antelope or chiru are mainly distributed in the Tibetan Plateau. Chiru Tibetan antelope is unique and rare species in China.

Tibetan Antelope

Catherine
Catherine
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Sherpa, the porter on the Himalayas.
Sherpa means people from the east in Tibetan, living scattered on both sides of the Himalayas. Sherpas are famous for being guides to climb Mount Everest.

Mysterious Sherpa People of The Himalayas

Julie
Julie
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Mt.Everest map
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 meters. Check maps of Mt.Everest.

Mount Everest Map

Eric
Eric
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There are many rare and historical relics in Tsurphu Monastery.
Tsurphu Monastery is a gompa which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsurphu Monastery

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With the altitude of 4,300m, Chim-puk Hermitage has become a hot place for meditation.
Chim-puk Hermitage is located on the hillside of Narui Mountain, 15 miles northeast of Samye Monastery in Shannan, Tibet. It's a famous meditation place.

Chim-puk Hermitage

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Travel Tibet Alone
Traveling solo around Tibet is perfectly safe. Below are details to ascertain that no misfortune will come to you if you take a solo trip to Tibet.

Travel to Tibet Alone

Caroline
Caroline
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We’ve listed 10 of the most visited Tibetan monasteries.
Check the top 10 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. You can not only see marvelous religious artworks but also discover the spiritual home of Tibetan people.

Top 10 Tibetan Monasteries

Meo
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Natural scenery in Tibet
Many people may ask the question - 'How beautiful is Tibet?' well, the 20 pictures will give you the answer and inspire you to travel to Tibet.

20 Pictures Will Inspire You to Travel to Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
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friendship highway
Friendship Highway(China-Nepal) is the only international highway in Tibet now. Countless tourists travel along the way from Tibet to Nepal or vice versa.

Friendship Highway

Freya
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Namtso Lake
Great legends of the top ten lakes in Tibet, including Manasarovar, Yamdroktso, Namtso, Lhanag-tso, Lhamo La-tso, Pangong-tso, Draksum-tso, and so on.

Legends of Top Ten Lakes in Tibet

Eric
Eric
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backpacking in Tibet
International backpackers must book a tour through Tibet Travel Agency and obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet.

Backpacking in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
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worship Mt.Kailash
Top four most famous Tibetan sacred mountains include Meili Snow Mountain(Kawagebo), Amne Machin, Mount Kailash, and Gado Jowo.

Most Famous Sacred Mountains in Tibetan Areas

Catherine
Catherine
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tibet
Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest plateau due to its high altitude. See the elevation list of Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, Mt.Kailash, Namtso, etc.

Tibet Altitude - Elevation List of Different Places in Tibet

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Apple
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Exterior of Ramoche Temple
Ramoche Temple is located north of Barkhor Street in Lhasa, the sister temple of the Jokhang Temple. It was set up for an 8-year-old statue of Jowo Sakyamuni.

Ramoche Temple

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The best time to visit Nepal is in October and November, which is good for sightseeing, photography, trekking, etc., and also the peak tourist season.

Best Time to Visit Nepal

Mark
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Songtsen Gampo(617-650) was the 33rd Tibetan King. During his reign, he greatly expanded the territory of Tibet and made it a powerful country on the Plateau.

Songtsen Gampo

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibet trekking Everest Base Camp
Climbing Mount Everest is the aspiration for many adventures. See more details about challenges, Sherpa guide, cost, permits, etc.

Everest Expeditions

beatrice
Beatrice
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Tibetan Tsampa
Tsampa(also Zanba or Tsamba) is one of the traditional staple foods of Tibetan herders. Tsampa is the Tibetan transliteration of roasted flour.

Tibetan Tsampa(Zanba)

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibetan yak
Tibetan yak is a symbol of the traditional lifestyle. Tibetans call yaks "treasure" because they provide the basic guarantee for people's survival.

Tibetan Yaks

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