Far out in the west of Tibet lies the famous and sacred Mount Kailash, held in reverence by four different religions. While this stunning mountain has never been climbed, it has seen an inordinate number of visitors over the centuries, both pilgrims and tourists alike. Covering a distance of around 52 kilometers, at elevations that…

Visiting Tibet in winter is an enriching activity practiced by a growing number of travelers. The world’s highest plateau is particularly tranquil during this season when it comes to tourist crowds. But, if you are up to some bustle, local religious festival celebrations will give you plenty of opportunities for that. Tibet in winter is…

For anyone traveling to Tibet in the winter, this is the best time of year to fully appreciate the sheer beauty of Mount Everest. The snow covering the mountain peak and ground, the blue sky allowing for sharper photos, and the drier air conducive to clearer view of mountains and flag clouds, all these make…

Traveling through Tibet, you can always see the snow-capped mountains and the stunning lakes, the grand monasteries, and the breathtaking beauty of the Tibetan plateau. However, one of the most impressive scenes you will come across in Tibet is the devout Tibetan pilgrims prostrating at the side of the road as they make their way…

As one of the most iconic journeys across the Himalayas, the overland trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa is an amazing journey that takes you over the world’s highest mountain range and across the world’s highest plateau to the highest capital city on the planet, Lhasa, in the Tibet Autonomous Region. This 1,200-kilometer adventure takes you…

What’s Kora in Tibet? The kora in Tibet is one of the most spiritual things one can do in Tibetan Buddhism. The word “kora” is a transliteration of the actual Tibetan word, which means “circumambulation” or “revolution”, and which denotes the circling of a religious site, such as a mountain, lake, or temple. The kora…

If you ask me, which place in China would I like to go most? I will say Tibet without hesitation. If you ask me, where would you like to go to Tibet most? I will answer you without thinking: that is Ngari. Ngari, west of Tibet, is vast but not barren. Here the sky is…

Traveling to Tibet is one of the most amazing journeys in the world. Heading up to this high-altitude plateau, the highest plateau in the world, is an exhilarating experience, and there is no greater journey than that following in the footsteps of the great explorers of the early 20th century. Tibet was an isolated land…

Why We Visit Tibet in Autumn Autumn in Tibet is one of the most beautiful times of year, not to mention one of the best times to visit the plateau. The rains of the summer months have long departed, the skies are clear and bright, and the weather is still relatively warm, which makes it…

Gyirong Port, the newest border crossing from Nepal into Tibet in China, is one of the most important modern border crossings in the world, and is set to become even more important as time passes and railways link the plateau with the exotic city of Kathmandu. While the port was originally used from the 8th…