How to go from China to Tibet: Going from Mainland China to Tibet can seem extremely difficult. In reality, it is quite easy! Read this post for clear information on how to travel from Mainland China to Tibet. Still have…
How to go from Nepal to Tibet 2025
Updated for 2025: 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 via info@thelandofsnows.com For a recommendation on…
Mt Kailash Budget Tour
Mt Kailash Budget Tour: Joining a small group tour to Mt. Kailash can drastically reduce the costs of this amazing journey. Read for further details on the Mt Kailash Budget Tour. Mt Kailash budget Tour UPDATED March 2025 For affordable…
Traveling in Tibet with Children
Traveling in Tibet with Children: Tibet can be a great place to travel with children. Read this post to learn how to take a family tour in Tibet. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land of Snows is…
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.…
Budget Tibet Tour
UPDATED June 2024: Tibet is not a cheap place to travel to. However, traveling with a small group can drastically reduce the costs of an overland journey.
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!
Tibet Budget Tour
Traveling with a small group can considerably lower the costs of a journey to Tibet. Read this for details on how to travel Tibet more cheaply. Email for more details at: thelandofsnows@gmail.com
Lhasa to Kathmandu During Monsoon Season
Updated for 2021: Going overland from Tibet to Nepal is a great trip, but few agencies tell you the dangers of doing this during monsoon season.
Shigatse
Shigatse གཞིས་ཀ་རྩེ is the second largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is the capital of Shigatse Prefecture in the traditional Tibetan region of Tsang གཙང་. Shigatse sits at an elevation of 3848 meters / 12,625 feet and has a population…