Traveling in Tibet with Children: Tibet can be a great place to travel with children. Read this post to learn how to take a family tour in Tibet. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land of Snows is…
Cycling in Tibet
Cycling in Tibet: Cycling is a great way to see and experience Tibet. This post will tell you what you need to do in order to plan your cycling adventure in Tibet. info@thelandofsnows.com Is it possible to cycle in Tibet?…
How to get to Tibet
How to get to Tibet. UPDATED June 2024: region has a reputation for being a hard place to travel to. Actually, it’s not as difficult as you might think! How to get to Tibet UPDATED January 2018 For a reputable…
Tibetan Nomad life
Tibetan Nomad Life: Though Tibetan nomads are becoming fewer and fewer each year, they can still be found across the Tibetan Plateau. Tibetan nomads culture and Nomad life is simple, but difficult. Hardships include yaks dying from disease, yaks starving…
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My favorite towns across the Himalaya
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
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…
Rude travelers in Tibet
Rude travelers in Tibet: Most travelers to Tibet are really great people. However, there are some travelers that probably should have stayed home. If you have been following my site for a while, you will know that I have lived…
Overland from Kangding to Yushu
The 850 kilometer overland journey from Kangding (Dartsedo) to Yushu (Jyekundo) is one of my favorite routes to travel in the Kham region of eastern Tibet. The landscape along the way has just about everything you could ask for: grasslands,…
Yading Nature Reserve
The Yading Nature Reserve in the Kham region of Sichuan is one of the most beautiful places on the Tibetan Plateau. Read this post for information on how to visit, and trek, this region Yading Nature Reserve UPDATED January 2017…