The Himalaya Mountains

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 to the Himalaya Mountains, please send...
Tibet Dolma’s Home: Great Hotel in Lhasa!

Tibet Dolma’s Home: Great Hotel in Lhasa!

Tibet Dolma’s Home is a great hotel located near the Norbulingka in Lhasa. The owner, a local Tibetan woman named Dolma, is one of the most amazing women I have ever met. Of her 34 staff, 26 of them are physically or mentally handicapped. Read more on why I love...
Rude Travelers in Tibet

Rude Travelers in Tibet

Rude travelers in Tibet: Most travelers to Tibet are great people. However, some travelers should have stayed home. info@thelandofsnows.com Suppose you have been following my site for a while. You will know that I have lived and worked in various regions of the...
The Costs of Traveling to Tibet

The Costs of Traveling to Tibet

The costs of traveling to Tibet 2025 update: A common question I receive is “I am going to Tibet. How much will it cost?”. I always laugh a little when I get this question because it is impossible to answer. To give any type of cost estimate, I first need...
Going from Tibet to India

Going from Tibet to India

Traveling from Tibet to India UPDATED September 2017 About every week, I receive an email asking if it is possible going from Tibet to India (or vice-versa). If you are wanting to travel overland, the answer is no. There are no border crossings between Tibet and India...