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At Everest Base Camp
The answer is definitely YES as plenty of people above 70 years of age have been to Tibet. There are caveats and preparations that you should take heed of.

Is It Okay for the Elderly to Travel to Tibet?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Fuji Mountain of Japan
Getting to Tibet from Japan is easy now. You are recommended to travel to Tibet via mainland China, then take a train or flight to Lhasa.

Travel to Tibet from Japan

Cherry
Cherry
Travel Advisor
Things to know before traveling to Tibet
Tibet is a pilgrimage site for countless travelers. There are 7 things you need to know before going to Tibet. The biggest concern is altitude sickness.

7 Useful Things to Know Before Going to Tibet

Guest Blogger
Friendship highway
You can travel to Tibet by flight, train, or road from China OR by flight or road from Nepal. The best way depends on your place of departure and travel plans.

How to Get to Tibet?

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
A monk is meditating at Namtso lakeside.
Meditation can allow us to fully release stress and traveling to Tibet can see plateau scenery. Combining both will be an amazing journey of a lifetime!

Top 10 Meditation Retreats in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
backpackers at Norbulingka Palace
International backpackers must book a tour through Tibet Travel Agency and obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet.

Backpacking in Tibet

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
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
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff, belonging to the mastiffs, is a large-sized dog with a fierce personality. Tibetan Mastiff originates in the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.

Tibetan Mastiff

Eric
Eric
Travel Advisor
New Swan Stone Castle
German travelers can travel to Tibet from Frankfurt to Beijing, Chengdu, etc., and then get to Tibet by flight or train. Or travel to Tibet via Kathmandu.

How to Travel to Tibet from Deutschland?

beatrice
Beatrice
Travel Advisor
Tsurphu Monastry
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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Tibet facts
Tibet is also called the roof of the world, with an average altitude of above 4,000 meters. See the effects of Tibetan Buddhism on Tibet's culture and history.

Tibet Facts

Freya
Travel Advisor
Tibet Nepal Border
Traveling from Nepal to Tibet is a great way to enjoy the Buddhist culture and Himalayan landscapes. Currently, you can go by plane or by road.

How to Travel from Nepal to Tibet?

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
tibet travel
Tibet is a special destination so there're many travel restrictions in Tibet. And foreign tourists should obtain Tibet travel permits before visiting Tibet.

Tibet Travel Restrictions You Should Know

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
In Tibet, you can only see wild animals from a distance. What do the beautiful elves on the plateau look like? Let's take a look at the top animals in Tibet.

Wild Animals in Tibet

Catherine
Catherine
Travel Advisor
Friendship Highway
Traveling from Lhasa to Kathmandu by land, you will enjoy the scenic Friendship Highway. Or go by flight, which is quicker and more comfortable.

Travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu, by Land or by Flight?

Guest Blogger
Tibet tour
Hong Kong is a major transportation hub. Among all routes to Tibet from Hong Kong, getting to Tibet via Chengdu is the most recommended.

How to Get to Tibet from Hong Kong?

Liffity
Liffity
Travel Advisor

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