How to get to Tibet. UPDATED May 2025: The region has a reputation for being a hard place to travel to. It’s not as difficult as you might think! How to get to Tibet UPDATED May 2025 For a reputable…
Chinese Visa when going from Tibet to Nepal
Chinese Visa from Tibet to Nepal: Updated April 2025: Find out how to get your Chinese tourist visa when going overland from China to Tibet and Nepal. If you would like recommendations on a reputable and affordable travel agency in…
Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp: Updated MARCH 2025. Mt. Everest is the leading destination for travelers in Tibet. The Tibet side of Everest offers a fantastic view of the world’s highest peak. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land of…
Tibet closed in February and March
Tibet will be closed in February and March: UPDATED January 2025: Be sure to plan your journey to Tibet to avoid the annual closure in February and March. This closure happens EVERY year, so plan accordingly. Contact us for FREE…
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 Tibet’s most popular overland route. The Friendship Highway follows the western portion of Chinese National Highway 318. At the Nepal…
Shigatse
Shigatse གཞིས་ཀ་རྩེ is the second largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is the capital of Shigatse Prefecture in the traditional Tibetan region of Tsang གཙང་. Shigatse sits at an elevation of 3848 meters / 12,625 feet and has a population…
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…
Do you need a sleeping bag in Tibet?
Do you need a sleeping bag in Tibet? Most travelers to Tibet will not need to bring a sleeping bag. Unless you plan to go trekking, there