Is Tibet closed in March? Tibet has been closed for the period from the Tibetan New year (Losar) to the end of March for many years. However, thanks to changes in the structure of tourism in Tibet, March is now a month that has been opened for travelers to Tibet, and since , international tourists…

If you have decided to have a trip to Tibet in , there are many things you need to prepare, including the necessary documents, tickets, your health conditions, a detailed packing list and so on. Due to the particular environment of Tibet, you also need to have some basic medical knowledge of traveling to Tibet.…

One of the most spectacular trekking locations in the world, Bhutan has a whole host of treks through almost virgin landscapes. And while most of the treks are done in the main trekking seasons of spring and autumn, there are also a good number of treks that can be done in the winter too. Winter…

Traveling through Tibet is one of life’s biggest adventures, and never more so than when traveling in the west of the region, in some of the most inhospitable environments in the world, on the high Tibetan plateau. Western Tibet, which covers mostly northwestern Shigatse and Ngari Prefectures, is a remote area on the edge of…

Why we shouldn’t miss visiting Bhutan in winter? Visiting Bhutan in the winter months is definitely a good idea, and there are a host of reasons why. Aside from the fact that the low season in Bhutan means there are fewer tourists, and that the cost of the Minimum Daily Fee is reduced from 250…

As the New Year starts, bringing with it a new beginning, there is no better time to head for the high-altitude Tibetan plateau if you want to experience the best of Tibet, without the crowds of tourists that the summer months always bring. While Tibet may be closed from the week before the Tibetan New…

Is it possible to trek from Old Tingri to EBC in winter? One of the best treks in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the trek from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a four-day trek that can be done throughout the whole year, with the exception of the period when Tibet is closed to…

Festivals in Tibet are an important part of the Tibetan calendar, as well as being a major part of the local people’s lives. Tibetans love festivals and celebrations, and in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, there are more than twenty major festivals throughout the year, as well as several small local festivals. The Tibetan calendar lags…

On the high-altitude plateau, known as the Roof of the World, Tibet has become one of the most sought-after destinations in Asia for discerning tourists. A land of lakes and mountains, rivers and valleys, and filled with devout Tibetan Buddhists, this unique region is a head and shoulders above the rest, literally. Travel to Tibet…

Traveling to Tibet in the winter months does have its advantages, such as cheaper accommodation, discounted flights, lower train ticket commissions (than in summer), and fewer tourists crowding the amazing attractions of Lhasa and Mount Everest. But what can you do in Tibet in the winter months? Where can you go and what can you…