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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.

Xian is an important hub to fly to Tibet, as there are 7 daily flights.
There are multiple direct flights from Xian to Lhasa. It covers a distance of 1,980km and takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Xi'an to Lhasa Flights

Eric
Eric
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Traveling to Tibet by train is one of the best ways to explore Tibet. Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province is an excellent gateway to Tibet.
Lanzhou to Lhasa train takes around 24 hours and covers a distance of 2,188 km. There are 4 to 5 trains heading to Tibet each day from Lanzhou.

Lanzhou to Lhasa Train

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Guest Blogger
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Saga Dawa Festival
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

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Beatrice
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There's only one direct flight from Guangzhou to Tibet currently.
Guangzhou to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 2,651km and takes around 5.5hrs to 6hrs with a stopover in Chongqing or Diqin.

Guangzhou to Lhasa Flight

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Liffity
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There are numerous of Indians traveling to Tibet every year
There has been an intimate association between Tibet and India for thousands of years. Numerous Indian people plan a Tibet holiday from India.

Tibet Holiday from India

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Ghita
Trip Advisor
There're 14 flights flying from Chengdu to Lhasa everyday.
There are more than 20 flights from Chengdu to Lhasa, with a full price of USD305 for the economic class. Check schedules, ticket fares, and more.

Chengdu to Lhasa Flight

Liffity
Liffity
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Butter Lamp Festival
Butter Lamp Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar. It’s a tradition that commemorates all of Buddha’s miracles.

Butter Lamp Festival

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Nance
Trip Advisor
Most Tibet Buddhist Holidays are related to Buddhism
As a sacred region with flourishing Buddhism, most Tibetan holidays are related to Buddhism. Check Tibet Buddhist holidays that may interest you.

Major Buddhist Holidays & Festivals of Tibetan Buddhism

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Meo
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Krishna Janmastami
Festivals of Nepal are an important part of Nepalese traditional culture. Most Nepali festivals originate from the worship of various gods.

Grand Festivals and Holidays of Nepal

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Guest Blogger
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There's only 1 direct flight from Shanghai to Lhasa currently.
Shanghai to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 2,906 km and takes about 7/9 hrs with a stopover in Xián/Chengdu, USD480 p.p. for the economic class.

Shanghai to Lhasa Flights

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Guest Blogger
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The more important thing is to light up the lamps
Galdan Namchot is to commemorate Je Tsongkhapa. On this day, temples in Tibet will hold grand offering rituals, especially offering lamps.

Galdan Namchot

Zoe
Zoe
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Playing on a swing is the the most popular activity during Dashain Festival.
Dashain is the largest and longest festival in Nepal. It means tenth in Nepali. It is to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga over Buffalo demon.

Dashain Festival in Nepal

Catherine
Catherine
Trip Advisor
flight route from Kunming to Lhasa
Kunming to Lhasa flight covers a distance of 1,963km and takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Check for more details and tips.

Kunming to Lhasa Flights

Liffity
Liffity
Trip Advisor
China group visa
To enter Tibet from Nepal, you need a China Group visa from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu with your passport, an invitation letter and one headshot.

China Group Visa(Tibet Group Visa)

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Apple
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Tibetan New Year
Significant Tibetan festivals include Losar Festival, Saga Dawa Festival, Shoton Festival, etc. Joining a feast is a great way to experience Tibetan culture.

What are the Most Significant Tibetan Festivals?

Caroline
Caroline
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Tihar, the festival of light in Nepal.
Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Diwali, is the most beautiful festival in Nepal for driving away darkness with light and defeating evil with goodness.

Tihar in Nepal

Catherine
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Nepalese women dress up for Teej Festival
Hartalika Teej is a traditional festival celebrated by Hindu women. During the festival, married women would fast and pray for longevity for their husbands.

Hartalika Teej Festival

Catherine
Catherine
Trip Advisor
Punakha Dzong
Bhutan is currently implementing a 5-day quarantine. The good news is that quarantine will be lifted for all fully vaccinated tourists from September 23, 2022.

Bhutan is Open to Fully Vaccinated Tourists from Sep 23, 2022

Zoe
Zoe
Trip Advisor
Qinghai Tibet Train
Check up-to-date Tibet Trains schedule and prices, as well as detailed info like Children’s Train tickets, luggage limitations & prohibited items.

Tibet Train Schedule and Price 2024

Mark
Mark
Trip Advisor
Chengdu is the nearest major city to Lhasa. Many travelers go to Chengdu first by international flight, then take train to Lhasa to visit this mysterious land.
Chengdu to Lhasa train Z322 takes about 34hr 29min and departs every other day. Although it's a long journey, charming scenery makes your time worth it.

Chengdu to Lhasa Train

Zoe
Zoe
Trip Advisor

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