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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.

Sakya Sect
The name of the Sakya sect comes from the name of the Sakya monastery. Sakya Monastery was founded by Könchok Gyalpo in the 11th century AD.

The Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
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Monks of Nyingma school wear red hats.
Within the Nyingma sect, there are three major Dharma lineage inheritance systems: tantras, terma and Great Perfection.

The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Sand Mandala
Sand Mandala is an exquisite Tibetan Buddhist sand art that shows you the profound philosophy of the Buddhist idea of the universe and life.

Sand Mandala: A Exquisite Tibetan Buddhist Sand Art

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Nyingchi in March
The weather in March is cold, dry, and sunny. You can visit Lhasa, Shigatse, and Nyingchi but Tibet travel permits would not issue this month.

Tibet Weather in March

Liffity
Liffity
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Khyung Lung Dngul Mkhar
Khyung Lung Dngul Mkhar was once the capital of the Zhangzhung Kingdom in Tibet. It means the Silver Palace of Garuda Valley.

Khyung Lung Dngul Mkhar

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Buddhism belongs to tantric Buddhism.
Before traveling to Tibet, if you know more about Buddhist symbols, rituals, artifacts, etc., you can have a better understanding of Tibetan Buddhism.

Things You May Know about Tibetan Buddhism

Zoe
Zoe
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Tibetan Buddhist facts
The connotation of Tibetan Buddhism is far more than what you can see on the snowy plateau such as temples, pagodas, prayer flags, etc. See more.

Tibetan Buddhism Facts

Freya
Travel Advisor
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.

How to Go to Kailash Mansarovar from Delhi？

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Kailash is the main peak of Gangdise mountains.
Gangdise Mountain Range traverses the southwest of Tibet, parallel to the Himalayas. It's been a holy place for pilgrims since ancient times.

Gangdise Mountains

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
More and more airlines provide flights to Tibet, and Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are best airlines to Tibet.
Major Airlines to Tibet provide the best and most professional aviation services including Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, etc.

Best Tibet Airlines

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
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.

Shanghai to Lhasa Train

Mark
Travel Advisor
A Tibetan granny during Tibetan New Year.
Better to know some etiquette and taboos of Tibet customs and traditions when you visit Tibet, to ensure you do not offend anyone by mistake.

Etiquette and Taboos in Tibet

nance
Nance
Travel Advisor
Qinghai Tibet Railway
Qinghai-Tibet Railway starts from Xining to Lhasa, with a total length of 1,956 kilometers. It's the highest and longest plateau rail line in the world.

Qinghai Tibet Railway

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Tibet and Nepal
Both Tibet and Nepal are situated high up in the Himalayas. Tibet is on the northern side of the Himalayas, while Nepal is on the southern side.

Tibet and Nepal

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
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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Gangkhar Puensum2
Gangkhar Puensum is located between Tibet and Bhutan. Its name can roughly be translated as "White Peak of the Three Spiritual Brothers".

Gangkhar Puensum

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
There are five major airports in Tibet, linking Tibet with the outside world fast and cost-effective. Check more info to find a suitable airport for you.

Tibet Airport

Mark
Travel Advisor
lhasa city
Lhasa is a must-visit city when tourists plan a Tibet trip. Check the highlights of Lhasa, best time to visit, how to get there, and more.

How to Visit Lhasa?

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Kailash parvat
Kailash Mansarovar is a pilgrimage site nestled in the Himalayas in Tibet. Over the years, Yatris across the world come to witness its mystical beauty.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: Once in A Lifetime Experience

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Visit Tibet
A visit to Tibet can be an amazing experience with proper planning. Here is a list for you about how to travel to Tibet.

How to Visit Tibet?

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