UPDATED FOR 2024: Tibet is home to 5 of the world’s 14 highest peaks. Read on for info on how to get to these peaks.
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.…
Train to Tibet
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
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.
Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour
The route from Lhasa to Kathmandu is regarded as one of the best overland journeys on the planet! Email us for more details on this adventure via our contact page. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning We are the…
Tibet Nepal Border Open
Updated June 2024: The main overland border crossing between Tibet and Nepal has officially completely reopened to prependamic lavel after being closed for over 3 years. Read this post for more details. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning Updated…
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…
Tibetan Men from the Everest Region
Tibetan Men from the Everest Region: I recently spent the afternoon with a fantastic group of about 40 men who live about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the Tibet-side of Mt. Everest. Last week, I finished leading an amazing group…