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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.

Lhoka map
Check the detailed Lhoka travel maps and find tourist attractions, travel routes, nearby counties, etc. before starting your trip to Lhoka.

Lhoka Map

Mark
Travel Advisor
Everest Base Camp
The ultimate guide about how to get to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Tibet separately. Check EBC trekking routes, transportation means, and more.
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.
Ngari map
Ngari is located in the west of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Check the detailed Ngari travel maps, tourist attractions, routes, nearby counties, etc.

Ngari Map

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Apple
Travel Advisor
How to Tip Guide & Driver in Tibet?
If you go on a long trip in Tibet, your guide and driver will be expected a tip at the end, assuming all went well and a satisfactory service is provided.
mainland China
It is popular to have a Tibet vacation from inland China. Check highlights of the popular gateway cities.
a monk at Punakha Dzong
Americans can travel from the USA to Bhutan through Bangkok/Kathmandu/Delhi/Singapore by flight, or travel to Bhutan through India/Nepal by land.
Beautiful landscape of Tibet
There are three viable options to get to Tibet from Shanghai, namely: by Shanghai Lhasa train, by flight, or by a combination of plane and train travel.
Tibet offers great trekking opportunities to all trekkers.
The best time to trek in Tibet is in Spring and Autumn, from April to May and September to October as there's no rainfall that quits your hiking.
Tibet weather in December
December is the low season for tourists. Before you choose to travel to Tibet during this month, it's good to know more about the weather and places to visit.
Namtso Lake in November
November is still a good time to visit Tibet. Here're the upsides of traveling this month and related travel guides, such as what to wear, place to visit, etc.
Autumn in Shigatse
October is the best time to visit Tibet, as the weather starts to cool down with less rain. Tibet is covered with golden yellow color, like a fairy tale world.
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
Tibet weather in August is warm and comfortable because of the high altitude. It's the best time to travel to Tibet and many festivals will be held this month.
Mount Everest in July with the flag cloud
July in Tibet is warm, and it is the beginning of the rainy season. Recommended travel places include Lhasa, Namtso Lake, Shigatse, etc.
The blue ice of Namtso in February
Tibet weather in February is still cold but the travel cost would be low. Only a few destinations like Lhasa, Shigatse, Everest are recommended to visit.
Yamdroktso Lake in January
It takes courage to travel to Tibet in January because it's the coldest month. You are suggested to know more about the winter weather and prepare well.
Yamdroktso Lake
September is the peak tourism season in Tibet. The climate is comfortable and cool. Recommended activities include Lhasa tour, Shigatse tour, hiking tour, etc.
Tibetan monks
Tibetan Buddhism is the branch of Buddhism introduced into Tibet. It is divided into five major sects: Kadampa, Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Sakyapa and Gelugpa.

Tibetan Buddhism

Caroline
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Tibet Tourism Bureau
Tibet Travel Permit, also known as the “Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit”, is an indispensable permit for international travelers to travel to Tibet.

Tibet Tourism Bureau

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