TAR / Central Tibet

Potala Palace

Potala Palace

The Potala Palace པོ་ཏ་ལ་ is the one building that most associate with Tibet. It rises over 300m  (985 feet) above the valley below and has over 1000 rooms. It stretches 400m (1312 feet) long from east to west and the pilgrimage kora around the Potala is 2 kilometers...
Ethical Travel to Tibet

Ethical Travel to Tibet

Tibet is a unique destination due to its political situation, stunning landscapes, Rich culture,  and deep spirituality. Traveling to Tibet is indeed a great opportunity to explore this uncharted destination. Yet this privilege comes with responsibility for ethical...
Changes at Tibet Everest Base Camp

Changes at Tibet Everest Base Camp

Changes at the Tibet Everest Base Camp. This post is regularly updated about the Changes at the Everest Base Camp on the Tibet side of the Himalayas. If you are planning to visit Tibet and its Mount Everest base camp, please consider reading this post for the latest...

Tibet and getting a Chinese visa

Tibet and getting a Chinese visa. UPDATED May 2025 Regarding Visas for Traveling to Tibet and the Rest of China, we have to consider three scenarios: a regular Chinese Tourist Visa for Tibet, a Chinese Group Visa for Tibet, and China’s Free policy for Tibet. In...