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Travel Advice and Tips

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.

Burj Al Arab of Dubai
The faster way to travel from Dubai to Tibet is to fly to Kunming in China and then to Lhasa. Flying to Kathmandu and then to Lhasa is also an option.

Flights to Tibet from Dubai

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Air India
There are no direct flights from India to Tibet. You can fly to Lhasa via Kathmandu or via Chinese cities. It is advisable to prepare entry documents prior.

Flights To Tibet from India

Mark
Travel Advisor
Tibet facts
Tibet is also called the roof of the world, with an average altitude of above 4,000 meters. See the effects of Tibetan Buddhism on Tibet's culture and history.

Tibet Facts

Freya
Travel Advisor
There are many rare and historical relics in Tsurphu Monastery.
Tsurphu Monastery is a gompa which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Tsurphu Monastery

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Friendship highway
Traveling from Nepal to Tibet involves various transportation options depending on your preferences, budget and routes.

Nepal to Tibet Transportation

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibet Nepal Border
Traveling from Nepal to Tibet is a great way to enjoy the Buddhist culture and Himalayan landscapes. Currently, you can go by plane or by road.

How to Travel from Nepal to Tibet?

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
In Tibet, you can only see wild animals from a distance. What do the beautiful elves on the plateau look like? Let's take a look at the top animals in Tibet.

Wild Animals in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Friendship Highway
Traveling from Lhasa to Kathmandu by land, you will enjoy the scenic Friendship Highway. Or go by flight, which is quicker and more comfortable.

Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, by Land or by Flight?

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Cham Dance
Cham is a religious dance associated with Tibetan Buddhism. It provides compassionate guidance and bestows merit upon devotees.

Tibetan Cham Dance

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Thangka of King Gesar
King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

King Gesar of Ling

Julie
Julie
Travel Advisor
Tibeta buttertea
Butter tea, also known as Po cha, is a typical Tibetan tea with a salty taste. It can give you enough energy to brave the cold weather of Tibet.

Tibetan Butter Tea - Po cha

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
There’s no direct flight between Hong Kong and Lhasa. If you want to travel to Tibet, please take connecting flights via Chengdu, Chongqing, etc.

Hong Kong to Lhasa Flights

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Majestic Mount Everest
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest mountain in the world.

Where is Mount Everest Located

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Nepal Tibet map
Nepal and Tibet are located on the south and north side of the Himalayas. Here're practical travel maps of the world's two top tourist destinations.

Nepal Tibet Map

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Chimi Lhakhang is Bhutan's famous fertility temple, known for blessings of offspring, serene surroundings, vibrant myths, and a tranquil journey.

Chimi Lhakhang

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Taktsang Monastery is the most sacred Buddhist temple in Bhutan
Taktsang Monastery was built around the cave devoted to the Guru. It's the most important pilgrimage site in Bhutan because of its mysterious legend.

Taktsang Monastery

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique buildings and splendid sculptures.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

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Niyang River
Niyang River is a major Yarlung Zangbo tributary with stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and thrilling water adventures in Tibet.

Niyang River

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Suosong Village
Traveling to Nyingchi by air or by land is popular. There're also some instructions about transportation around Nydingchi and some travel tips.

How to Get To Nyingchi?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Guru Padmasambhava Hall
Dorje Drak Monastery is located in Shannan. The name of the monastery is derived from the naturally formed vajra pattern on the back mountain,

Dorje Drak Monastery

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