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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.

Yamdroktso Lake in January
It takes courage to travel to Tibet in January because it's the coldest month. You are suggested to know more about the winter weather and prepare well.

Tibet Weather in January

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Yamdroktso Lake
September is the peak tourism season in Tibet. The climate is comfortable and cool. Recommended activities include Lhasa tour, Shigatse tour, hiking tour, etc.

Tibet Weather in September

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Tibet Tourism Bureau
Tibet Travel Permit, also known as the “Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit”, is an indispensable permit for international travelers to travel to Tibet.

Tibet Tourism Bureau

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Sakya Sect
The name of the Sakya sect comes from the name of the Sakya monastery. Sakya Monastery was founded by Könchok Gyalpo in the 11th century AD.

The Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
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Monks of Nyingma school wear red hats.
Within the Nyingma sect, there are three major Dharma lineage inheritance systems: tantras, terma and Great Perfection.

The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
Nyingchi in March
The weather in March is cold, dry, and sunny. You can visit Lhasa, Shigatse, and Nyingchi but Tibet travel permits would not issue this month.

Tibet Weather in March

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Buddhist facts
The connotation of Tibetan Buddhism is far more than what you can see on the snowy plateau such as temples, pagodas, prayer flags, etc. See more.

Tibetan Buddhism Facts

Freya
Travel Advisor
More and more airlines provide flights to Tibet, and Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are best airlines to Tibet.
Major Airlines to Tibet provide the best and most professional aviation services including Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, etc.

Best Tibet Airlines

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibet and Nepal
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
Eric
Travel Advisor
Gangkhar Puensum2
Gangkhar Puensum is located between Tibet and Bhutan. Its name can roughly be translated as "White Peak of the Three Spiritual Brothers".

Gangkhar Puensum

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Kailash parvat
Kailash Mansarovar is a pilgrimage site nestled in the Himalayas in Tibet. Over the years, Yatris across the world come to witness its mystical beauty.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: Once in A Lifetime Experience

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Visit Tibet
A visit to Tibet can be an amazing experience with proper planning. Here is a list for you about how to travel to Tibet.

How to Visit Tibet?

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makye ame
The best restaurants in Lhasa include Lhasa Kitchen, Tibetan Family Kitchen, Makye Ame, Namaste Restaurant, Dunya Restaurant, Summit Cafe, etc.

Lhasa Restaurants

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Nyingchi
Weather plays an important role in Nyingchi travel. Knowing the best time to visit is the prerequisite to planning a successful and wonderful Nyingchi tour.

Nyingchi Climate & Weather

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor
See the distributions of major tourist attractions.
Check the detailed Lhasa travel maps including where is Lhasa, Lhasa tourist Map, Lhasa transportation map and more.

Lhasa Map

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Far view of Naimona Nyi
Part of the Himalayas, Gurla Mandhata is renowned for its towering ridges, extensive glaciers, and rich cultural legends. It's located in Ngari, Tibet.

Gurla Mandhata

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
There are numerous of Indians traveling to Tibet every year
There has been an intimate association between Tibet and India for thousands of years. Numerous Indian people plan a Tibet holiday from India.

Tibet Holiday from India

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Nepal trekking
Check the top 8 popular teahouse trekking routes including Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, etc., and start your venturing in the Himalayas!

Ultimate Guide about Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Gyantse map
Gyantse map includes tourist attractions. Check the detailed Gyantse travel maps and find tourist spots, travel routes, nearby counties, etc.

Gyantse Map

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Nagqu map
Nagqu is located in the hinterland of Tibet Plateau and northern Tibet, at the northern foot of Tanggula Mountain and Nianqing Tanggula Mountain.

Nagqu Map

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor

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