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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.

Alien's Travel Permit
Alien's Travel Permit is required if foreign travelers wish to visit the territories outside Lhasa, such as Shigatse, Shannan, Ngari, Nyingchi, etc.
Tibetan Kasaya
It was almost 2,500 years back when Lord Buddha himself wore monastic robes, referred to as Kasaya. Check the history, literal meaning, dressing ways, etc.
Nyemo Tunba is the birthplace of Tibetan incense.
Nyemo Tunba is located in Tunba Township, Nyemo County. It's the birthplace of Tibetan incense, also famous for its traditional handicraft.

Nyemo Tunba

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Samye Monastery is a good place for monks to study. If you travel there, you may have a chance to observe the monks‘ study and feel all the ritual and their sincerity.
Located at the foot of Hapori mountain, Samye Monastery is the place where Buddhism was established, also of major historical and religious importance.

Samye Monastery

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Lhamo La-tso lake
Lhamo La-tso plays an important role in Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that it is the best place for Buddhists to predict the reincarnation of the Living Buddha.

Lhamo La-tso

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Tibetan incense
Tibetan incense has a typical "earth" or "herbal" flavor, and also with a deep relationship with Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine.
Overlook Ganden Monastery
Ganden Monastery is at the top of Wangbur Mountain, Dagzê County at an altitude of 4,300m. It was founded in 1409 by Je Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug sect.

Ganden Monastery

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Himalayan scenery
Nepal and Bhutan are located at the foot of the Himalayas, with excellent natural scenery, a great deal of ancient temples and a strong religious atmosphere.
Palden Lhamo
There's no concept of absolute evil demons as all sentient beings can improve their karma through practice in Buddhism. Here're the top 10 demo-like deities.
Rinpung Dzong
Thimphu is currently the only literal city in Bhutan. Other so-called "cities" are just small market towns where the population is relatively concentrated.
Kelsang Potrang
Norbulingka is commonly known as the summer palace of Dalai Lama, which means "Treasure Park" in Tibetan. It's the largest royal garden in Tibet.

Norbulingka

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Kathmandu city
The average altitude of Kathmandu is 1,370 meters. You don’t have to worry about altitude sickness as it's such a low-altitude place.
For elevation above 2,700 meters, altitude sickness is likely to happen.
People from low-altitude areas are likely to suffer from altitude sickness in Tibet but you don't have to worry too much about it.
The Tibetan monks get along well with each other, they usually joking with each other and teasing each other
Tibetan Monks are a mysterious group in Tibetan Buddhism. Have you ever imagined the inside picture? Here's a brief introduction to their daily lives.

Tibetan Monks

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Jowo Rinpoche
Jowo Rinpoche is a life-size Sakyamuni Buddha statue enshrined in the Jokhang Temple. In Tibetan, "Jowo" means "supreme", and "Rinpoche" means "treasure".
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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Nepalese Food
When you first encounter traditional Nepalese food, their variety may dazzle you. Generally, Nepalese cuisine is deeply influenced by India.
Gangkhar Puensum2
Gangkhar Puensum is located between Tibet and Bhutan. Its name can roughly be translated as "White Peak of the Three Spiritual Brothers".
How to plan a trip to Tibet?
A trip to Tibet is not as tough as you thought. It has a unique landscape, mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, and many other fantastic things for you to explore.
Tibetan Cliff and Rock Carving 1
Tibetan cliff and rock carving is known for its unique style and exquisite appearance as a popular form of art in Tibet.

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