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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.

Trithapuri Monastery
Trithapuri Monastery is 8km southwest of Moincer. The Hot Springs is the place where pilgrims traditionally bathe after doing kora around Mt Kailash.

Trithapuri Monastery

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Rongbuk Monastery
Located in the Shigatse, to the north slope of Mt. Everest, Rongbuk Monastery is the highest monastery in the world, at 5100m.

Rongbuk Monastery

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a Tibetan nomad and yaks
Tibetan Nomads are one of the ethnicities who prefer the nomadic lifestyle. They have no fixed residence for long and choose places with grass and water.

Tibetan Nomads

Cherry
Cherry
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Most Tibet Buddhist Holidays are related to Buddhism
As a sacred region with flourishing Buddhism, most Tibetan holidays are related to Buddhism. Check Tibet Buddhist holidays that may interest you.

Major Buddhist Holidays & Festivals of Tibetan Buddhism

Meo
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A group of tourists at Jokhang Temple
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour is quite popular among travelers. You will not only get insight into the Buddhist culture but also witness plateau scenery.

Lhasa to Everest Base Camp

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Tibet is a holy land dotted with sacred monasteries and temples. Unique religious culture attracts travelers to explore this mysterious place.
To have a monastery vacation in Tibet, you can enjoy magnificent monasteries with different styles and feel pilgrims' devoted spirits.

Tibet Monastery Vacation

Meo
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butter sculpture
Tibetan Butter Sculpture is a special form of art made of ghee. It's widely used as offerings in Tibetan Buddhism. It's an important feature of Tibetan culture.

Tibetan Butter Sculpture

Eric
Eric
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Sherpa, the porter on the Himalayas.
Sherpa means people from the east in Tibetan, living scattered on both sides of the Himalayas. Sherpas are famous for being guides to climb Mount Everest.

Mysterious Sherpa People of The Himalayas

Julie
Julie
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Master Milarepa
Milarepa (1040–1123) was a Tibetan yogi and poet who was remembered for his lasting influence on Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist literature.

Milarepa: A Spiritual Journey from Revenge to Enlightenment

Emily
Emily
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Shegar Dzong is built into the side of a steep mountain. The remains of its defensive walls snake up the near vertical pinnacle that looms over the town.

Shegar Dzong

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Perched on a 100-meter-high cliff, Gossul Monastery lies to the west of Manasarovar Lake.
Gossul Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist stupa and has been a part of the Manasarovar kora for a long time. It is small but has charming scenery.

Gossul Monastery

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Tibetan Monk's diet
Tibetan Buddhism has its own regulations on the diet of monks and nuns, mostly tsampa, dairy products, beef and mutton in the past.

Tibetan Monk Food and Diet

Zoe
Zoe
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Explore epic motorcycle adventure across Tibet routes including Lhasa to EBC and Kathmandu to Kailash and enjoy plateau landscapes with expert tips.

How to Plan a Tibet Motorcycle Tour?

Jennie
Jennie
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Gama Valley Trek
Trekking in Tibet provides a unique and closer encounter with the natural beauty and spirituality of Tibet. Check out the greatest hikes that await you.

The 10 Greatest Trekking in Tibet

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Tibetan knife
Tibetan knives here are the most commonly used in hunting, and they are a sharp weapon for breaking through brambles and thorns.

Tibetan Knife

Freya
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Switzerland
Swiss travelers can reach Tibet via China or Nepal—this guide shows the best routes, permit steps, and tips for a smooth, unforgettable journey.

How to Travel to Tibet from Switzerland?

Emily
Emily
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US tourists in Tibet
Americans can travel to Tibet via Chinese cities such as Beijing by flight or train. You also can travel to Tibet via Kathmandu by land or plane.

How to Travel to Tibet from US?

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Golden Gate Bridge
There is no direct flight from the USA to Tibet. You have to transfer from Chinese cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., or Nepal capital Kathmandu.

Flights to Tibet from US

Eric
Eric
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
Songtsen Gampo(617-650) was the 33rd Tibetan King. During his reign, he greatly expanded the territory of Tibet and made it a powerful country on the Plateau.

Songtsen Gampo

Catherine
Catherine
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