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The costs of traveling to Tibet

Tibet is not a budget travel destination, but there are ways to reduce the costs. Read this post for info on the costs involved with traveling to Tibet.

Tibet Travel Agency Recommendations

UPDATED FOR 2021: There are hundreds of travel agencies to choose from. Read for more details on how to pick a reputable and safe travel agency in Tibet.

Cycling in Tibet

UPDATED Sept 2017: Cycling is a great way to see and experience Tibet. This post will tell you what you need to do in order to plan your cycling adventure in Tibet.

Cycling in Tibet, the overland Journey

Cycling in Tibet Autonomous Region Many people ask if it is possible to cycling in Tibet. Not only is it possible to cycle in Tibet, it has become very popular over the past 10 years. The same travel regulations apply…

Guidebooks for Tibet

Guidebooks for Tibet There are many good guidebooks for Tibet. If you plan on being in Lhasa and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), Lonely Planet’s Tibet guidebook is the best option in my opinion. It is well written, easy to understand and has…

Arranging travel to Tibet

Arranging travel to Tibet, UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2015 I often hear from people who want to go to Tibet, but are frustrated with arranging their tour. They are convinced that arranging travel to Tibet is too difficult for them. If you…

FAQ’s on travel in Tibet

FAQ’s on travel in Tibet, UPDATED AUGUST 2016 I get emails everyday from across the globe asking for travel advice on Tibet. I do my best to answer as many of those questions as I can. On my website, I have…

Travel in Tibet

UPDATED AUGUST 2016 Traveling to Tibet can sound extremely complicated at first. Different information sources seem to contradict each other and even different travel agencies tell you different things. In reality, travel to Tibet is quite easy and straight forward. In…

Tibet

Tibet is a difficult region to define. To the Chinese government, Tibet consists only of the Tibet Autonomous Region, which makes up only 1/2 of the Tibetan Plateau and has only around 40% of the total Tibetan population. To the…

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!