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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.

Nepal tourist map
Located on the southern slopes of the Himalayans, Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, in eastern Eurasia, and on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean.

Where is Nepal Located?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Thangka is a traditional Tibetan painting art form.
Tibetan thangka is a scroll painting used for worship in Tibetan Buddhism with distinct national characteristics, religious color and unique style.

Tibetan Thangka Painting

Lynn
Lynn
Travel Advisor
list picture
Zhangzhung is the kingdom and ancient culture of Tibet. Zhangzhung culture predates the Tibetan Buddhist culture and is the source of all Tibetan culture.

Zhangzhung: The Ancient Tibetan Kingdom and Culture

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Diwali, is the most beautiful festival in Nepal for driving away darkness with light and defeating evil with goodness.

Tihar in Nepal

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Nepalese women dress up for Teej Festival
Hartalika Teej is a traditional festival celebrated by Hindu women. During the festival, married women would fast and pray for longevity for their husbands.

Hartalika Teej Festival

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash Trek is a pilgrimage kora, which is 52km and it usually takes 2 to 3 days. It is one of the most strenuous and challenging treks for pilgrims.

How to Complete Mount Kailash Trek?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
traveling from the U.S. to Tibet become easier than it once was
As a U.S.citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. There are two ways for Americans to get to Tibet, from mainland China or from Kathmandu.

Can Americans Travel to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
a monk at Punakha Dzong
Americans can travel from the USA to Bhutan through Bangkok/Kathmandu/Delhi/Singapore by flight, or travel to Bhutan through India/Nepal by land.

How to Travel to Bhutan from USA?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Mount Kailash
Ngari is a remote region in western Tibet. There're two ways to get to Ngari, by flight or by road. Driving to Ngari can lower of risk of altitude sickness.

How to Get to Ngari?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are the landmarks of Ngari.
May to October every year is a very suitable time to travel to Ngari, especially from mid-June to mid-September, with higher oxygen content and humid climate.

The Best of Ngari You Can Experience

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Traveling from Poland to Tibet is an exciting journey filled with stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and essential visa and permit requirements to consider.

Travel to Tibet from Poland

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Mt.Everest map
Mount Everest is located on the border between Tibet and Nepal. It's the highest mountain in the world at 8,848 meters. Check maps of Mt.Everest.

Mount Everest Map

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
butter tea
Tibetan food is waiting for you in Lhasa. Popular dishes include Tsampa, butter tea, yak meat, yogurt, etc., which are also the staple diet in Tibet.

Tibetan Food and Cuisine

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Bangkok
Taking flights to Tibet from Bangkok is time-saving and comfortable. Check the detailed flight info and choose your suitable one.

Flights to Tibet from Bangkok

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
There are multiple direct flights from Xian to Lhasa. It covers a distance of 1,980km and takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Xi'an to Lhasa Flights

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Copenhagen International Airport, Copenhagen, Denmark
Learn about routes from Denmark to Tibet, the 15-day visa-free policy for China, and essential permits for a seamless journey.

How to Travel to Tibet from Denmark?

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Auckland Airport, New Zealand
Planning a trip from New Zealand to Tibet? This guide covers everything including travel routes via mainland China or Nepal, visa requirements, etc.

How to Travel from New Zealand to Tibet?

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
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
Discover the best transportation options from Portugal to Tibet, including flights, trains, and overland routes. Each way will bring you different experiences.

Travel to Tibet from Portugal

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Dublin Castle
There are multiple route options from Ireland to Tibet, through China or Nepal. With 30-day visa-free policy, planning your trip has never been easier.

Dublin to Lhasa Flights

Meo
Travel Advisor

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