The classic trek from Old Tingri to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking routes in Tibet. Though it is not an easy trek to go, the marvelous landscape of the Mount Everest area along the way attracts many tourists to come. The whole trekking journey takes about 4 to 5 days…

To enter Tibet, there are usually two ways for most tourists: flight or Tibet train. Taking a flight to Tibet has become the most chosen option for travelers. Compared with taking a train to Tibet, which usually costs more than 40 hours to reach Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, taking a flight can be…

Tibet, the holy place where breathing-taking natural scenery and fascinating cultural customs merge, is a once in a lifetime destination for many tourists. So how to plan the exciting journey? What do you need to be prepared? Here are some suggestions that may be inspiring to you. Decide Where to Visit Before Moving to Tibet:…

Though it is more convenient and faster to get to Lhasa from Kathmandu by flight, there is something worth seeing on the way to Lhasa by land. If you really want a lifetime journey, not just get to your destination, the bus tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa is the best choice. You will drive through…

Nowadays, it is quite convenient to travel from Kathmandu to Lhasa by air and by land. There is one non-stop flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa every day, and you can take an overland journey from the capital of Nepal to Tibet via the world famous Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway. Once you plan to take this amazing…

Widely known for the best divine experience in Tibet, Mt. Kailash, located in the far west of Tibet, has remained the ultimate destination for the pilgrimage to Buddhists, Jainists, Hinduists and Bönists. Every year, a great number of pilgrims and worldwide tourists flock to this holy mountain for a lifetime experience. To enjoy the best…

Compared with entering Tibet from mainland China, traveling from Kathmandu to Tibet gives travelers many advantages. For centuries, it has remained two of the major means to reach Tibet. So, what exactly can you benefit from traveling from Kathmandu to Tibet? Let’s find out together. Proximity of Kathmandu to Tibet Himalaya, the highest mountain range…

Lhoka, also named as Shannan, is praised as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Located to the south of Lhasa city, Lhoka Prefecture is west to Nyingchi Prefecture and east to Shigatse regions. The first Tibetan Kingdom started from Lhoka during the early years of the 2nd century BC. Since the first Tibetan Kingdom started from…

Nagri is located in Western Tibet at an average elevation of 4,500m. It is one of those places where there are just endless views and very few people. The entire region sees frequent strong winds and the temperature fluctuated between 0 ℃ to 20 ℃. The air is thin and dry all around the year.…

Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, is the cultural and religious center of southwest Tibet. At an elevation of over 4000 meters above the sea level, Shigatse is the hometown of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp is the must-do for all trips to Shigatse to explore the…