UPDATED FOR 2021: Going overland from Nepal to Tibet takes you to high altitude VERY quickly and is not advised. Read on for reasons why.
Top Places to Visit in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a unique and fascinating city to explore. Read this post to learn more about how to do Kathmandu!
Tibet Nepal Border Open
Updated September 2018: The main overland border crossing between Tibet and Nepal has officially reopened after being closed for over 2 years. Read this post for more details.
2019 How to go from Nepal to Tibet
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
Nepal Earthquake Update
UPDATED September 2017: A 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015. Nearly all of the earthquake damage has been repaired since then, making Nepal a safe place to go.
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.
My favorite towns across the Himalaya
There are many amazing small towns across the Himalaya. Here are 5 of my personal favorites found in India, Nepal, Tibet and the Kham region.
Chinese Visa when going from Tibet to Nepal
Updated January 2019: Find out how to get your Chinese tourist visa when going overland from China to Tibet and on to Nepal.
Going from Tibet to India
UPDATED SEPT 2017: Read this post to understand how to travel from India to Tibet. For more information, please email me at: thelandofsnows@gmail.com
The Friendship Highway
Friendship highway Kathmandu to Lhasa; The 830 kilometer route linking Lhasa with the Nepal border at the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge remains the most popular overland route in Tibet. The Friendship Highway follows the western portion of Chinese National Highway 318.…