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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.

Namtso attracts many tourists from home and abroad with its unique charm.
Namtso Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet, also is called as "heavenly lake" by locals. It's an ideal place to take a spiritual journey.

Namtso Lake

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Vancouver, the capital city of Tibet
There are multiple ways to travel from Canada to Tibet, mainly via mainland China or Nepal. You may choose according to your travel plan.

Travel to Tibet From Canada

beatrice
Beatrice
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Money Exchange Center In Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
The official currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee(NPR). Tourists can exchange money in major cities so you don't have to take too much cash.

Nepal Currency - Money and Rupee Exchange Rate

Catherine
Catherine
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Daocheng Yading
Daocheng Yading is mainly composed of three sacred mountains Chenrezig, Jambeyang, and Chanadorje, as well as the surrounding lakes and alpine meadows.

Daocheng Yading

Merry
Merry
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Flight from Delhi to Bhutan
Flying from New Delhi to Paro then driving to Thimphu, you will experience the Himalayan flight views & scenic road journey into Bhutan.

Travel from New Delhi to Bhutan

Eric
Eric
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Paro Airport
Paro Airport is a civil airport in Paro City, in the west of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is located in the Paro Valley, about 6 km from the city center.

Paro Airport

Emily
Emily
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Eastern Rongbuk Glacier
Located on the north slope of Mount Everest in Tingri, Tibet, Rongbuk Glacier is distributed at the vast region at the foot of Mount Everest.

Rongbuk Glacier

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Nagarkot
Before you visit Nepal, it is necessary to know some Nepal travel tips including how to get to Nepal, cuisines, things to do, best time to go, etc.

Things to Know Before Visiting Nepal

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Tibet scenery
A traveler's introduction to Tibet, including its geography, Rivers, Lakes, scenery, weather, culture, tourism, etc.

A Brief Introduction to Tibet

beatrice
Beatrice
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EBC trek map
Trekking routes in Sagarmatha National Park: the general one is a round-trip with Gorek Shep and the large ring line includes Gokyo holy lake and Chhukhung.

Everest Base Camp Trek Map

Caroline
Caroline
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Ngari is in the north Tibetan Plateau.
Tibet is the main part of the Tibetan Plateau. The landform can be roughly divided into the Himalayas Alpine Region, the South Tibetan Valley, etc.

Tibet Geography

Zoe
Zoe
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Gyirong Port
The land borderline between Tibet and Nepal is 1,389 kilometers long. The open national border ports include Purang, Gyirong, Riwu, and Chentang.

Borders Between Tibet and Nepal

Zoe
Zoe
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu is surrounded by mountains in the Kathmandu Valley. It's the capital of Nepal, at the confluence of the Bagmati River and the Bishnumati River.

Where is Kathmandu?

Catherine
Catherine
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Tangra Yumco
Tangra Yumco is the largest sacred lake of the Bon religion in Tibet. It is regarded as the holy land together with the Darguo Mountain on the south bank.

Tangra Yumco

Emily
Emily
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An alley of prayer wheels leading up to a pagoda.
Drepung Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect, as well as the highest-ranking one. Its name means "Rice Heap Monastery".

Drepung Monastery

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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.

Kathmandu Altitude: Elevation List of Main Areas and Nearby Travel Destinations

Zoe
Zoe
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Tibetan Language
Tibetan language is referred to as Bodic or Tibetic language. Now, it's widely used in the northern part of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Tibetan Language

beatrice
Beatrice
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An alley of Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street is famous for its pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple. The historical site now is the most prosperous shopping street among travelers.

Barkhor Street

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Tibet Overland Routes
The roads to Tibet including Kathmandu to Lhasa, Sichuan to Lhasa, Yunnan to Lhasa, Xinjiang to Lhasa and Qinghai to Lhasa are all available now.

Road to Tibet

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Apple
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Nepal is recognized as the kingdom of the Himalayas, with 10 UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites.
Having a holiday in Tibet and Nepal will offer you a unique experience by exploring different natures and cultures. We can arrange the trip for both places.

Holidays in Tibet and Nepal

Meo
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