Tashi Delek! Many travelers dream of visiting Tibet alone, and female travelers often wonder if it’s safe. The good news is that solo travel in Tibet is possible and safe, especially for women. International guests cannot explore Tibet completely independently. Special permits are required, and all travel must be pre-arranged through a licensed local agency.…

Packing for a trip to Lhasa is much easier than most first-time visitors expect. With the right travel documents, layered clothing for Lhasa’s changing weather, and proper sun protection for the high altitude, you’ll have everything you need without overpacking. To help you pack with confidence, we’ve put together this practical Lhasa packing list for…

Planning a tour of Tibet usually means you will have to plan for getting altitude sickness when you arrive. Almost everyone experiences this to some degree, but there are ways that you can reduce your own risk of altitude sickness on your trip to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp. Here we have several options for…

You can absolutely visit Tibet in , but Tibet has a few special travel rules that are different from other parts of China. Foreign travelers need a Tibet Travel Permit and must travel with an organized tour through a local travel agency. If you plan to visit places such as Everest Base Camp or Mount…

As the capital of Tibet, Lhasa has numerous restaurants serving authentic Tibetan cuisine. Foreign dishes, like western, Nepalese, and Indian, are also available in Lhasa due to its flouring tourism and boarding location. When traveling in Lhasa, having delicious meals at restaurants with the pleasant ambiance is the icing on the cake. Tibetan food With…

Sakya Monastery is the seat of the Sakya Sect, one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Situated at about 4,300 meters on the way from Shigatse to Lhatse, this monastery is quite worth visiting especially for those heading for Everest Base Camp. Introduction of Sakya Monastery Located around 130 kilometers to the west…

Rongbuk Monastery is one of the most popular stops on a Tibet Everest Base Camp tour. Many travelers come here for the incredible views of Mount Everest, unique Tibetan Buddhist culture, and the special atmosphere of the Tibetan Plateau. Although it is much smaller than the famous monasteries in Lhasa, Rongbuk Monastery is often one…

Planning a trip between Nepal and Tibet can be done in two ways. Do you go from Nepal to Tibet or from Tibet to Nepal? Which is a better way to travel? We recommend the route from Tibet to Nepal, instead of the other way around, as the best route to take. Travel from Tibet…

As the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest is one of the biggest highlights of a Nepal Tibet overland tour. For many travelers, staying overnight near Everest Base Camp offers a unique opportunity to experience the world’s highest peak at sunset, sunrise, and beneath a spectacular night sky. In the past, however, spending the night at…

Gyirong Town, the closest habitation on the Tibetan plateau to the Gyirong border between Nepal and China, is about 25 kilometers from Gyirong Port. After passing the port, it is advisable to stay at Gyirong Town for at least one night instead of continuing on your trip to Tibetan plateau, even if you have only…