Take a Peek Inside about What and How to Eat When Taking a Trek Tour with Tibet Vista

Known as the roof of the world, Tibet is home to the most fabulous hiking routes on earth, like Shalu to Nartang trek, Tsurphu to Yangpachen trek, Ganden to Samye trek, Namtso Lake trek, Gama Valley trek, Everest Base Camp trekking, Mt.Kailash and Manasarovar kora, etc.

With breathtaking scenery and exotic culture, Tibet has drawn millions of travelers and adventurers to explore its mysterious religion and trek around sacred mountains and lakes. And what and how to eat must be one of the top concerns for the tourists to trek Tibet.

What to Eat in Tibet Trek Tour

Along some classic trekking routes, tourists are likely to taste some authentic Tibetan dishes and meals in the local restaurant. Chances are that if you trek in the remote area, restaurants become unavailable for the moment and our Tibetan tour guide will help to cook simple food for you. And having picnic in the vast grassland is also a nice try. So it’s advisable to bring some high-caloric snacks and fruits with you while hiking Tibet.

How to Cook Food in Trekking Tibet

Is it possible to cook fresh food in Tibet trek tour?The answer is definitely, YES. You don’t even need to worry about the cooking equipment and food material. Tibet Vista will take care of all the trivial, including the chopping board, knife, frying pan, pressure cooker, gas, cooking fuel, kettle, clean water, oil, rice, spices, Tibetan yak meat, vegetables, etc. Just relax yourself and enjoy the beautiful valley scenery with extensive meadows and packs of sheep and goats.

Insider Tips: Tibet trekking tours are generally costlier than the group tours, because it includes the cost of a guide, maintenance tools and spare parts for the vehicle, additional requirements for the trip. The support vehicle which is obligatory to carry along costs additionally.

What Our Tibetan Tour Guide Can Cook for You

Travelling with Tibet Vista, our talent tour guide will prepare fancy meals for you, like stewing Tibetan yak meat with Italian Pasta and onion, making vegetable soup, frying egg and tomato with rice, pork with red pepper, Tibetan yak meat with green pepper, carrot and cabbage, shredded potatoes, etc.

Tips for Clients to Trek Tibet

1. While trekking in Tibet, you can’t always get supplies in time. It’s highly recommended to purchase enough food and fruits in Lhasa city, like bread, instant noodles, dried nuts, chocolates, biscuits, bottled water, air-dried beef, grapes, bananas, apples, etc.
2. Don’t hold too-high expectation for the meals in trekking. The food are very basic and simple. And tourists are encouraged to try some local food en route, like fried chips, Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, etc.
3. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to trek Tibet. But do not forget to use sunhat, suncream, sun glasses to protect yourself from sunburn.
4. The following trekking gears will make your trip convenient and comfortable, including good light-weight sleeping bag, drinking water bottle, torch or headlamp with spare batteries and bulb, water purification tablets, walking poles, sturdy and well fitted back pack and day pack with water proof cover, first aid kit, small towels, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb,etc.

So if you’re ready to a Lifetime Tour to Tibet, our dedicated and professional teams are expecting you in Tibet! Please feel free to reach us, sharing your great ideas. We would like to offer the most useful Tibet tour advice, For Free!