We are leading several unique, one-of-a-kind journeys in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan in 2019.

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The Land of Snows is the travel blog of Himalaya Journey, a leading travel/adventure company that combines the expertise of North American, Tibetan, Nepali and Bhutanese staff. We are the experts in Himalayan travel as we have many decades of experience traveling, climbing and trekking in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh (India). Use us for free trip planning, what travel routes to take, when to go, How to get to Tibet and more! Contact us via contact page.

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We will be offering high quality treks around Mt Kailash in May and October 2019

In June 2019, we are offering a trek to K2 Base Camp

Why we are different

The Land of Snows is the travel blog of Himalaya Journey, a joint US—Tibetan owned company that specializes in unique, one-of-a-kind, professionally guided adventures in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. Most companies offer the same journeys, going to the same places. This is particularly true in Tibet where the majority of travel companies offer the same 3 or 4 travel itineraries that cause you to spend awful long hours in a vehicle each day, while not allowing your body the proper time to adjust to high altitude.

At Himalaya Journey, we know the types of journeys that most people are looking for. Haha, we know because a couple of decades ago we traveled with those other companies and experienced what it was like to spend 8 to 10 hours inside a vehicle (every day for the entire journey!), while barely having a chance to really explore. That is how we are different than everyone else. Rather than get our information just from guidebooks (the ones that we helped to research and write!), we have spent nearly 20 years climbing, trekking and exploring all areas of the Himalayas. Our research has been used by National Geographic, Animal Planet, The Discovery Channel, BBC as well as popular guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Bradt. We know you would rather have time to wander around an off-the-beaten-path monastery, meet with local people, learn about history, or get a view of the Himalayas from a place seldom seen by others rather than being cramped inside a van with dozens of other people while being raced from site to site with no time to actually see anything. We want you to have the adventure of a lifetime in the Himalayas. Read some of our reviews here: Himalaya Journey Reviews

We also exist to make a difference in the Himalayas by practicing true conservation, ethical and responsible tourism. All of our guides, drivers, support staff and management are local Tibetans, Nepalese and Bhutanese who are committed to positive change in the Himalayas. The handful of North American management at Himalaya Journey spent decades living in the Himalayas and know the local language and culture. For more about how we started and we we exist, go to the following link: Who We Are

We will be offering a snow leopard/wildlife expedition in Tibet in September 2019

We will be offering everything on Everest in 2019 from summit attempts, Advance Base Camp, North Col and the Nepal Base Camp Trek

2019 Professionally Guided Journeys

Jamin “Lobsang” York is the owner and lead guide of Himalaya Journey as well as the main content writer for The Land of Snows. Though from the US, he spent 15 years living on the Tibetan Plateau and has trekked, climbed and explored almost all areas of the Himalayas. He speaks Tibetan and Chinese and is an expert in Tibetan history and culture. Each year he personally guides 3 or 4 unique journeys in Tibet and Nepal. During these journeys, Lobsang gives lectures each day on different aspects of Tibetan history and culture, while going to some of the most amazing regions of the high plateau. Here are the journeys that he will be leading in 2019:

July 2019 Kham Eastern Tibet Adventure: This 2 week journey will be in the eastern Tibetan Plateau region known as Kham. Lobsang spent several years living in different areas of Kham, which is often regarded as the BEST place to experience traditional Tibetan culture. Unlike many areas of Tibet, Kham is GREEN with forests, farmland and grasslands. It has far fewer travel restrictions and is stunningly beautiful. For details on this journey, contact us at: contact page.

September 2019 Tibet Snow Leopard Expedition: This one-of-a-kind expedition will take place in the Mekong River Source Region of the northern Tibetan Plateau. This area is home to a large percentage of the world’s snow leopard population, as well as other wildlife including brown bears, blue sheep, musk deer, wolves, foxes, gazelle, marmots, Pallas’s cats and more. In addition to wildlife viewing, we will go to the Spiritual Source of the Mekong River. The 5th Dalai Lama declared this area to be the source and asked the local Tibetans to protect the river, which they still do to this day. More details at: contact page.

October 2019 Tibet Everest, Kailash and Kathmandu Journey: Lobsang will be leading this 18 day adventure from Lhasa to Kathmandu while doing some epic hiking in many of his secret places in Tibet! Along the way we will go to Everest base camp and complete the 3 day trek around Mt Kailash, Asia’s most sacred peak. This is perfect for those wanting a more active adventure in Tibet. Details at: contact page.

October 2019 Lhasa to Everest and Kathmandu Photography Workshop: This 15 day journey will go from Lhasa to Everest base camp and on to Kathmandu with Canadian professional photographer Ariel Estulin. We will travel at a nice slow pace while photographing many of the best places in Central Tibet. Mr Estulin will be giving teachings on photography throughout this journey, both in a group setting and individually. More details at: contact page.

In 2019 we will offer both small group as well as private journeys to Bhutan

Upper Mustang in Nepal is a great trek for those wanting to avoid large crowds and experience traditional culture

2019 Small Group Adventures

In 2019 we will be offering several unique group journeys to some really awesome areas. Unlike most companies that place people in large groups of 30, 40 or even 50 people, our small group adventures normally have just 6 to 10 clients. They are led by expert English speaking guides from the countries the journey takes place in. Here are the Group Adventures we are offering in 2019:

March 2019 Bhutan Talo Festival Journey: This 8 day journey will take you to the main sites in Western Bhutan including Paro, Thimphu and Tiger’s Nest Monastery. In addition, you will go to the yearly Talo Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan and a great way to learn about Bhutan! More details at: contact page.

March 2019 Nepal Upper Mustang Trek: This 18 day journey will take you thru the Upper Mustang Region, regarded as one of the best places in the Himalayas to experience traditional culture. You will trek all thru this region with an expert guide while seeing some amazing landscapes. More details at: contact page.

April 2019 Overland Journey from Lhasa to Everest and Kathmandu: FULL! This 12 day adventure will take you along the epic route connecting Lhasa, Tibet with Kathmandu, Nepal. You will go to many of the best places that Tibet has to offer, including the North Face Everest Base Camp Region. More details at: contact page.

April and May 2019 Mt Everest Climb or Trek: In 2019 we will be offering just about everything you could possibly want on Mt Everest! This includes climbing it from both the Tibet and Nepal sides, Advance Base Camp Trek, climb to the North Col as well as the popular Nepal Base Camp Trek. More details at: contact page.

May 2019 Tibet Mt Kailash Trek: FULL! This 17 day journey will go from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and on to Mt Kailash where you will complete the 3 day pilgrimage trek around the mountain. You will see many of the top sites in central and western Tibet. More details at: contact page.

June 2019 Pakistan K2 Base Camp Trek: This 25 day adventure in Pakistan will take you on perhaps the most epic trek on the planet: Concordia K2 Base Camp! This is perfect for those wanting the ultimate trekking journey. More details at: contact page.

July 2019 Lhasa and Central Tibet Journey: This 10 day small group journey will take you to the main sites in Central Tibet, including Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, Ganden Monastery and more. Additional details at: contact page.

August 2019 Tibet Everest and Mt Kailash Trek: This 17 day journey will go from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp and on to Mt Kailash where you will complete the 3 day pilgrimage trek around the mountain. You will see many of the top sites in central and western Tibet. More details at: contact page.

The town of Skardu is located along the way to the K2 Base Camp Trek in Pakistan

In 2019 we will be offering everything on Mt Everest, including climbs and treks on both sides

2019 Private and Customized Journeys

For those wanting a private or customized journey in Tibet, Nepal or Bhutan, we offer that as well! Whether you have your own travel route in mind or want our expert help in working with you to plan the perfect adventure, we can help you! Go to the following link for a list of package journeys in the Himalayas as well as info to help you create your own adventure:

2019 Package and Customized Journeys in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan

Yaks carrying loads up to Mt Everest

Contact us!

If you have any questions about traveling to Tibet, Nepal or Bhutan in 2019, feel free to contact us! Whether you use our travel services or not, we will answer your questions (based on our vast travel experiences) free of charge. If you want to book your place on one of our adventures in 2019, call us at (+1) 253 289 9166 in the US/Canada,  (+44) 20 3239 2917 in the UK,  (+61) 2 8003 5630 in Australia or email us for more details at: contact page.