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…
Train to Tibet
Taking the train to Tibet is a great way to see the remote and isolated Northern Tibetan Plateau. This post explains more about the train and
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…
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…
14 Highest Mountains in the World
14 Highest Mountains in the World: 14 peaks on our planet rise above 8000 meters. Read this post to see where they are located and what each peak looks like. For reputable and affordable Himalaya travel agency recommendations, send me…
Update on Amnye Machen
Update on Amnye Machen. Here are details on how to still trek around Mt. Amnye Machen while avoiding the current road construction project. Amnye Machen Trekking *The Information on Amnye Machen was current when I wrote it. However, conditions could…
Overland from Kangding to Yushu
The 850 kilometer overland journey from Kangding (Dartsedo) to Yushu (Jyekundo) is one of my favorite routes to travel in the Kham region of eastern Tibet. The landscape along the way has just about everything you could ask for: grasslands,…
Kangding
Kangding is the gateway to the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. It is a nice town that is close to many amazing areas, such as Minya Konka, a 7556 meter mountain.