UPDATED November 2017: This post has the current Tibet Travel Regulations. For more information on traveling to Tibet For information on a reputable, affordable, local travel agency for your upcoming Tibet tour, please send an email to: info@thelandofsnows.com or click here…
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Nam Tso, Gyantse and Shigatse: The overland route from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse and Nam Tso Lake is a fantastic route that allows you to see Tibet’s most famous monasteries, temples and some of Asia’s most stunning high…
The Himalaya Mountains: The amazing Himalaya! If you are traveling to Tibet, Bhutan or Nepal, no trip is complete without getting up close to at least one of the main peaks in the Himalaya. For information about treks or tours…
Tibet Dolma’s Home is a great hotel located near the Norbulingka in Lhasa. The owner, a local Tibetan woman named Dolma, is one of the most amazing women I have ever met. Of her 34 staff, 26 of them are…
UPDATED September 2017: A 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015. Nearly all of the earthquake damage has been repaired since then, making Nepal a safe place to go.
14 Highest Mountains in the World: There are 14 peaks on our planet that rise above 8000 meters. Read this post to see where they are located and what each peak looks like. For reputable and affordable Himalaya travel agency…
My favorite towns across the Himalaya: There are many amazing small towns across the Himalaya. Here are 5 of my personal favorites found in India, Nepal, Tibet and the Kham region. Leh, Ladakh, India: Elevation 3425 meters Leh, located in…
Tibet Travel Agency Nightmares: Not all travel agencies arrange quality tours. This post is about how to choose a reputable and safe travel agency for your journey across Tibet. Several months ago I wrote a post about Rude Travelers in…
Tibet closed in February and March: UPDATED January 2019: Be sure to plan your journey to Tibet to avoid the annual closure that takes place in February and March. This closure happens EVERY year, so plan accordingly. Contact us for…