How to get to Mount Kailash: Updated May 2025: Mount Kailash is the most sacred peak in Asia. Read on for everything you need to know about how to get to Mount Kailash and trek the holy peak. Contact us…

How to get to Mount Kailash

Lake Manasarovar
Lake Manasarovar, known in Tibetan as Mapham Yum Tso མ་ཕམ་གཡུ་མཚོ། or “invincible/unconquered turquoise lake”, is Tibet’s holiest lake. Manasarovar is located in far western Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture, over 1200 kilometers from Lhasa. The lake is only 32 kilometers/20 miles from…

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…

Tibet Packing List
UPDATED for 2025: Knowing what you should and shouldn’t bring to Tibet is essential. This post provides a recommended packing list for Tibet. Updated May 2025 If you have questions on what to pack for Tibet or need a recommendation…

Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is one of the most amazing treks on the planet! Contact us today to arrange your trek to the base of Everest! To arrange a high-quality trek led by professional Sherpa guides, send us…

Nyenbo Yurtse Trek
The eastern Tibet regions offer spectacular trekking and opportunities to see traditional Tibetan culture. Read this post for more info on some excellent trekking areas!

How to get to Bhutan
For more information on how to get to Bhutan or for recommendations on a reputable and affordable Bhutan tour operator, send an email to: info@thelandofsnows.com or go to this site: Himalaya Trip Planner Introduction to Bhutan Bhutan is a small, isolated…

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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…

Pangong Tso
Pangong Tso is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Himalayas. It is found in Ladakh in far northwest India, about 160 kilometers east of the capital town of Ladakh. Read this post for more information about this amazing…