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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.

Example of Military Permit for your Tibet travel
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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Tangula luxury train
Tangula is a specially customized train, managed by Kempinski Hotel Group, which is to ensure its luxurious positioning. It departs from Beijing to Lhasa.
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.
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.
The world's highest railway station is on the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Lhasa to Xining train passes through Nagqu, Amdo, Golmud, and finally to Xining. You can check the train schedule and the scenery along the way.

Lhasa to Xining Train

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Planning your Kailash Mansarovar Yatra from the USA? See route tips, visa info, costs & high-altitude prep for a smooth spiritual journey.
Delta Airlines
Explore options from the US to Tibet via China or Nepal, including flights, trains, and overland routes, as well as essential permits.
Big Ben
There's no direct flight from the United Kingdom to Tibet. For Brits, you can fly to mainland China or Kathmandu, then to Lhasa.
Hindu OM symbol
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.
Tibet Trekking Map
Tibet Trekking Maps show you the most popular routes in Tibet, including Mt. Kailash trek, Ganden to Samye trek, Tingri to EBC, etc., for your reference.

Tibet Trekking Map

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Cherry
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Xining to Lhasa Train
Xining to Lhasa train is the shortest train journey to Tibet, covering 1,972 km and taking 21 hrs. You can view the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Xining to Lhasa Train

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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.
Packing list
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.
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

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Eric
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Zongjiao Lukang Park
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.
Matsutake Mushroom Chicken in Stone Pot
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
Eric
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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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Tourists at EBC
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!

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