Rongbuk Monastery is 8 kilometers/5 miles north of Everest Base Camp in Tibet. It is regarded as the highest monastery in the world. More info on Rongbuk at: info@thelandofsnows.com For information on a tour to visit Rongbuk Monastery and Everest…
Flights to Tibet
Flying to Lhasa is the most common way of getting to Tibet. This post will explain what flights are available and how you can book a flight to Tibet. More info at: info@thelandofsnows.com
Tibet off the beaten path
Tibet off the beaten path: Tibet is HUGE and has many places that few travelers go to. Read this post for some of our secret and remote places to visit in Tibet! With Tibet being so huge, there are many…
Tibet Photography Tour
Tibet is one of the most beautiful regions on the planet and is a paradise for photographers! Read this post for upcoming photography tours in Tibet, or email us via info@thelandofsnows.com Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land…
Do not list Tibet on your Chinese Visa Application
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Nam Tso, Gyantse and Shigatse
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…
The Himalaya Mountains
The Himalaya Mountains: The amazing Himalayas! 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 Himalayas. For information about treks or tours…
Tibet Dolma’s Home: Great Hotel in Lhasa!
Tibet Dolma’s Home is a great hotel located near the Norbulingka 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…
14 Highest Mountains in the World
14 Highest Mountains in the World: 14 peaks on our planet rise above 8000 meters. Read this post to see where they are located and what each peak looks like. For reputable and affordable Himalaya travel agency recommendations, send me…
Rude Travelers in Tibet
Rude travelers in Tibet: Most travelers to Tibet are great people. However, some travelers should have stayed home. info@thelandofsnows.com Suppose you have been following my site for a while. You will know that I have lived and worked in various…