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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.

Amazing plateau scenery
Xi'an to Lhasa takes about 31 hours and covers a distance of 2,864 kilometers. There are two trains available at present: Z265 and Z165.

Xian to Lhasa Train

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and mysterious holy shrine in Kathmandu Valley with a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill.

Swayambhunath Stupa

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Celebrate Nepal’s Gai Jatra: sacred cows, music, dance, and joyful rituals honoring the deceased. Join this vibrant Newar festival firsthand.

Gai Jatra

Jennie
Jennie
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
Playing on a swing is the the most popular activity during Dashain Festival.
Dashain is the largest and longest festival in Nepal. It means tenth in Nepali. It is to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga over Buffalo demon.

Dashain Festival in Nepal

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
Samye Monastery in Winter
Travel to Tibet in winter 2025–2026 and enjoy free entry to top attractions like Potala Palace, Everest Base Camp, Namtso Lake, and more.

Free Tibet Attraction for Winter Tibet Tour

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Krishna Janmastami
Festivals of Nepal are an important part of Nepalese traditional culture. Most Nepali festivals originate from the worship of various gods.

Grand Festivals and Holidays of Nepal

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tibet
When going to Tibet, you would be advised you not to mention Tibet during your China Visa application. But why it is so? Check more for detailed info.

Why Not Mention Tibet During Your China Visa Applying

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
indian to Kailash
For Indian citizens or passport holders, the first thing to travel to Tibet is to obtain Tibet Visa, which is not as difficult as you imagine to obtain.

Tibet Visa for Indian

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
China group visa
To enter Tibet from Nepal, you need a China Group visa rather than a China visa. The crucial document is the invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau.

China Group Visa (Tibet Group Visa)

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Apple
Travel Advisor
Tibet travel permit
Tibet Travel Permit/Tibet Visa is a mandatory entry document to Tibet. To obtain it, you need to entrust a Tibet travel agency to apply it for you.

Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa)

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Tibetan antelopes or chiru are mainly distributed in the Tibetan Plateau. The Chiru Tibetan antelope is a unique and rare species in China.

Tibetan Antelope

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Jokhang Temple Square
Tibetan people call the Tibetan New Year “Losar”. It's the most important Tibetan festival in the Tibetan calendar. In 2026, Losar falls on February 18.

Losar - Tibetan New Year

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

Flights to Tibet from US

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
Plan your Mount Kailash trip from Germany with expert tips on routes, permits, flights, and trekking essentials for a smooth and safe journey.

Plan Your Mount Kailash Tour from Germany

Emily
Emily
Travel Advisor
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
Travel Advisor
Comprehensive guide for Russian travelers to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar—routes, visas, costs, best time, and practical travel tips.

Plan Your Mount Kailash Tour from Russia

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Plan your trip from Singapore to Mount Kailash with routes, costs, permits, and tips for a safe, spiritual Tibet pilgrimage."

Plan a Mount Kailash Tour from Singapore

Merry
Merry
Travel Advisor
Lhasa is suitable for travel all year-round, with May to October the best time to visit for festivals, highlights, and pleasant weather.

Best Time to Visit Lhasa

Jennie
Jennie
Travel Advisor

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