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Here, we show you some practical travel tips to help you plan better before you go and deal with emergencies or unpredictable situations on your trip. If you choose us, we will do our best to provide you with first-class service and sincere travel tips and suggestions.

Comprehensive guide for Russian travelers to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar—routes, visas, costs, best time, and practical travel tips.
Plan your trip from Singapore to Mount Kailash with routes, costs, permits, and tips for a safe, spiritual Tibet pilgrimage."
Lhasa is suitable for travel all year-round, with May to October the best time to visit for festivals, highlights, and pleasant weather.
Durbar Square
Flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA) cover a distance of 600km and take 2 hours. Check more!
 traveling from the U.S. to Tibet become easier than it once was
As a U.S. citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. Learn visa rules, routes via China or Nepal, and join top Tibet tours for Americans.
Complete guide to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu: flights, visa on arrival, baggage, taxis, currency exchange, and SIM cards.

Kathmandu Airport

Jennie
Jennie
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Example of Military Permit for your Tibet travel
A Military Permit is issued by the Military office in Lhasa. It's an additional permit besides your Tibet Travel Permit for visiting Ngrai, Chamdo, etc.

Military Permit

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Kailash Inner Kora is centered on Yinjietuo Mountain. It's the core pilgrimage area of Kailash, with higher religious and sacred significance.
Tangula luxury train
Tangula is a specially customized train, managed by Kempinski Hotel Group, which is to ensure its luxurious positioning. It departs from Beijing to Lhasa.
Golden Gate Bridge
There is no direct flight from the USA to Tibet. You have to transfer from Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, etc., or the Nepalese capital Kathmandu.
Tibetan Monasteries and Temples can be seen everywhere in Tibet. It's no exaggeration to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the foundation of Tibetan culture.
The world's highest railway station is on the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Lhasa to Xining train passes through Nagqu, Amdo, Golmud, and finally to Xining. You can check the train schedule and the scenery along the way.

Lhasa to Xining Train

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Planning your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the USA? See route tips, visa info, costs & high-altitude prep for a smooth spiritual journey.
Delta Airlines
Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.
Big Ben of UK
There's no direct flight from the United Kingdom to Tibet. For Brits, you can fly to mainland China or Kathmandu, then to Lhasa.
Hindu OM symbol
Little-known mysteries and facts about Mount Kailash might amaze you. It's a holy place of many sects including Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Tibet Trekking Map
Tibet Trekking Maps show you the most popular routes in Tibet, including Mt. Kailash trek, Ganden to Samye trek, Tingri to EBC, etc., for your reference.

Tibet Trekking Map

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Cherry
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Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1,972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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