Tibet Travel Guide, Advice and Tips
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.
Many travelers are curious about the cost of traveling to Tibet. Please note that Tibet is not considered a budget-friendly destination. See the price factors!
The Cost of Travelling to Tibet
Beatrice
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Palden Lhamo is the chief Dharma Protector, so she is highly valued in all major sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Almost every monastery enshrines her.
Palden Lhamo
Catherine
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Bon(Bonismo), originated from the "Gangdise Mountains" and "Manasarovar Lake" in ancient Xiangxiong, Tibet. It's a Tibetan indigenous religion.
Bon—The Indigenous Religion of Tibet
Beatrice
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Trip Advisor
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival is the greatest event in northern Tibet. Here you can enjoy an attire feast, delicious Tibetan food, as well as singing and dancing.
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
Eric
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Trip Advisor
In Nyingchi, you can eat a good variety of gastronomic cuisines such as Stone Pot Chicken, Roasted Tibetan Pig, etc. Set up your own Nyingchi culinary exploration.
Nyingchi Food
Eric
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Trip Advisor
Located on the west side of Mt.Kailash, Qugu Monastery is the first tourist destination for Mt. Kailash kora prayers, famous for a naturally formed Buddha statue.
Qugu Monastery
Guest Blogger
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Tourists can visit Shannan at any time of the year. The best time is from May to November. The rainy season of Shannan is from June to August.
Best Time to Visit Shannan
Cherry
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There are three ways to travel to Shannan, by flight, by road, or by train. It's recommended to get to Lhasa first then choose your preferred way to go to Tsedang.
How to Travel to Shannan?
Cherry
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Trip Advisor
Ngari is the most mysterious place in Tibet. The climate here is worse than in other parts of Tibet. It's recommended to visit Ngari from May to October.
Things to Know Before Traveling to Ngari
Caroline
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Trip Advisor
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
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Trip Advisor
May to October every year is a very suitable time to travel to Ngari. Especially from mid-June to mid-September, there's higher oxygen content and humid climate.
The Best of Ngari You Can Experience
Larry
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Trip Advisor
There are five major airports in Tibet currently, namely, Lhasa Gonngar Airport, Nyingchi Mainling Airport, Shigatse Peace Airport, Qamdo Bangda Airport, Ngari Gunsa Airport, linking Tibet with the outside world faster and cost-effective. Know the general info and find your desired Tibet airport.
Tibet Airport
Ghita
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Trip Advisor
Ngari is a remote region in western Tibet. There're two ways to get to Ngari, one is by flight, another is by road. It's better to drive to Ngari to avoid altitude sickness.
How to Get to Ngari?
Beatrice
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Trip Advisor
Gyangze is an ancient city with a long history and numerous historical sites. It is very convenient to travel to Gyantse as it's only 254km southwest of Lhasa.
How to Visit Gyantse?
Eric
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