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.
Flights from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA) cover a distance of 600km and take 2 hours. Check more!
Kathmandu to Lhasa Flight
Liffity
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
As a U.S. citizen, you can definitely travel to Tibet. Learn visa rules, routes via China or Nepal, and join top Tibet tours for Americans.
Can Americans Travel to Tibet?
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Complete guide to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu: flights, visa on arrival, baggage, taxis, currency exchange, and SIM cards.
Kathmandu Airport
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
A Military Permit is issued by the Military office in Lhasa. It's an additional permit besides your Tibet Travel Permit for visiting Ngrai, Chamdo, etc.
Military Permit
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Kailash Inner Kora is centered on Yinjietuo Mountain. It's the core pilgrimage area of Kailash, with higher religious and sacred significance.
Inner Kora of Mt.Kailash
Jennie
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tangula is a specially customized train, managed by Kempinski Hotel Group, which is to ensure its luxurious positioning. It departs from Beijing to Lhasa.
The Highest Altitude Luxury Tangula Tourist Train
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Tibetan Monasteries and Temples can be seen everywhere in Tibet. It's no exaggeration to say that Tibetan Buddhism is the foundation of Tibetan culture.
Most Famous Tibetan Monasteries and Temples
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Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.
Travel to Tibet from United States
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
There's no direct flight from the United Kingdom to Tibet. For Brits, you can fly to mainland China or Kathmandu, then to Lhasa.
Flights to Tibet from UK
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Little-known mysteries and facts about Mount Kailash might amaze you. It's a holy place of many sects including Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism, and Jainism.
15 Little-known Mount Kailash Facts & Mysteries
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
What to pack for Tibet? This article gives you a detailed packing list to make you well-prepared for Tibet travel, especially for those first-time visitors.
Packing List for Your Tibet Travel
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet. Check the detailed Shigatse travel maps and find tourist attractions, travel routes, nearby counties, etc.
Shigatse Map
Eric
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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.
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
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
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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Many travelers are curious about the cost of traveling to Tibet. Please note that Tibet is not considered a budget-friendly destination. See the price factors!
The Cost of Travelling to Tibet
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Located in the west of Tibet, Ngari is known for its desolate off-the-beaten-path landscape. Let’s unveil this mysterious prefecture of Tibet.
The Fact of Ngari - the Most “Tibetan” Part of Tibet
Caroline
Travel Advisor
Travel Advisor
Lhasa to Kathmandu overland tour is the best way to travel across the Himalayas and experience the most popular scenic spots on the G318 road.
Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland
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