Updated for 2019: Going from Nepal to Tibet can seem difficult. In reality, it is easy! Read this post for clear info on how to travel from Nepal to Tibet. Still have questions? Email us: thelandofsnows@gmail.com
Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Group Tour
Small group tours are an economical way to travel the beautiful route between Lhasa and Everest Base Camp. Read this post for more details on a reputable travel agency to use!
Do not list Tibet on your Chinese Visa Application
UPDATED January 2019: Do NOT list Tibet when completing your Chinese Visa Application. Doing so will certainly give you problems. Read this post to learn why and how to fill out your application.
Nam Tso, Gyantse and Shigatse
The overland route from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse and Nam Tso Lake is a fantastic route that allows you to see Tibet’s most famous monasteries, temples and some of Asia’s most stunning high altitude lakes. Read this post for more details!
The Himalaya Mountains
The amazing Himalaya! If you are traveling to Tibet, Bhutan or Nepal, no trip is complete without getting up close to at least one of the main peaks in the Himalaya. Himalaya tour information at: thelandofsnows@gmail.com
Tibet Dolma’s Home: Great Hotel in Lhasa!
Tibet Dolma’s Home is a great hotel located near the Norbulinka in Lhasa. The owner, a local Tibetan woman named Dolma, is one of the most amazing women I have ever met. Of her 34 staff, 26 of them are physically or mentally handicapped. Read more on why I love this hotel!
Train to Tibet
Updated 17 January 2017: Taking the train to Tibet is a great way to see the remote and isolated Northern Tibetan Plateau. This post explains more about the train and how to book tickets for the world’s highest railway.
14 Highest Mountains in the World
There are 14 peaks on our planet that rise above 8000 meters. Read this post to see where they are located and what each peak looks like.
Mt Kailash Budget Tour
Updated November 2017: A small group tour to Mt. Kailash can drastically reduce the costs of this amazing journey. Read for further details on how to affordably travel to Asia’s holiest peak.
Tibet Travel Agency Nightmares
Not all travel agencies arrange quality tours. This post is about how to choose a reputable and safe travel agency for your journey across Tibet.