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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.

Mt.Everest at sunset
At a height of 8,848 meters, Mount Everest stands as the highest peak in the world. It's located on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Check facts about Mt.Everest.

Mount Everest

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lake
Lakes are sacred to Tibetans. Here's the list of the most famous Tibet lakes for their breathtaking beauty or mysterious cultural background.

Sacred Lakes of Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
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Tuiwa Village
Tuiwa Village is the highest village in the world, at 5,070 meters above sea level. It's situated by the lake of Puma Yumco.

Tuiwa Tibetan Village: World's Highest Village

Zoe
Zoe
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Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
As the longest and deepest canyon in the world, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the best place for travelers to see the mysterious Namcha Barwa.

Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

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Far view of Sakya Monastery
Sakya Monastery is about 127km west of Shigatse on the road to Tingri in Tibet. It's the seat of the Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

Sakya Monastery

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Tibetan antelope
Tibetan antelope or chiru are mainly distributed in the Tibetan Plateau. Chiru Tibetan antelope is unique and rare species in China.

Tibetan Antelope

Catherine
Catherine
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Chim-puk Hermitage is located 15 miles northeast of Samye Monastery.
Chim-puk Hermitage is located on the hillside of Narui Mountain, 15 miles northeast of Samye Monastery in Shannan, Tibet. It's a famous meditation place.

Chim-puk Hermitage

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Travel Tibet Alone
Traveling solo around Tibet is perfectly safe. Below are details to ascertain that no misfortune will come to you if you take a solo trip to Tibet.

Travel to Tibet Alone

Caroline
Caroline
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tibet
Tibetan Plateau is the world's highest plateau due to its high altitude. See the elevation list of Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, Mt.Kailash, Namtso, etc.

Tibet Altitude - Elevation List of Different Places in Tibet

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Apple
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The best time to visit Nepal is in October and November, which is good for sightseeing, photography, trekking, etc., and also the peak tourist season.

Best Time to Visit Nepal

Mark
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Tibet trekking Everest Base Camp
Climbing Mount Everest is the aspiration for many adventures. See more details about challenges, Sherpa guide, cost, permits, etc.

Everest Expeditions

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Beatrice
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Tibetan Tsampa
Tsampa(also Zanba or Tsamba) is one of the traditional staple foods of Tibetan herders. Tsampa is the Tibetan transliteration of roasted flour.

Tibetan Tsampa(Zanba)

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibetan yak
Tibetan yak is a symbol of the traditional lifestyle. Tibetans call yaks "treasure" because they provide the basic guarantee for people's survival.

Tibetan Yaks

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Mount Everest
The best time to visit Everest Base Camp in Tibet is from April to October and Everest Base Camp in Nepal is from September to November.

Best Time To Visit Everest Base Camp

Catherine
Catherine
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Tibet Trekking Map
Tibet Trekking Maps show you the most popular routes in Tibet, including Mt. Kailash trek, Ganden to Samye trek, Tingri to EBC, etc., for your reference.

Tibet Trekking Map

Cherry
Cherry
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Qugu Monastery is the first monastery you will see during your Mt.Kailash kora.
Located on the west side of Mt.Kailash, Qugu Monastery is the first tourist destination for kora prayers, famous for a naturally formed Buddha statue.

Qugu Monastery

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Stone bowl chicken is the most famous cuisine from Nyingchi.
In Nyingchi, you can eat a variety of gastronomic cuisines such as Stone Pot Chicken, Roasted Tibetan Pig, etc. Set up your own Nyingchi culinary exploration.

Nyingchi Food

Eric
Eric
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Tibet travel permit
Input the Tibet Travel Permit application online, and we will help get it on your behalf. Please provide detailed info to achieve the visa successfully.

Permit Application

Zoe
Zoe
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Lhasa altitude
Lhasa is at an altitude of 3650 meters(11,975 ft), one of the highest cities in the world. Due to the high elevation, you should be aware of altitude sickness.

Lhasa Altitude: Main Attractions with Various Elevations

Catherine
Catherine
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Sadhus, Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple worshipping the Hindu God Shiva in Nepal. It's on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Pashupatinath Temple

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