Langmusi, also known as Lhamo in Tibetan, is one of my favorite small towns in the Amdo region. Two large Buddhist monasteries, stunning mountains and excellent hiking/trekking await those who go here! Read this post for more details!
Gado Jowa: Tibet’s hidden holy mountain: A few years ago, I went on a journey searching for the holy mountain of Gado Jowa སྒ་སྟོད་ཇོ་བོ་. Most people are only familiar with one or two of Tibet’s many holy mountains. Mt. Kailash…
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…
Traveling with a small group can considerably lower the costs of a journey to Tibet. Read this for details on how to travel Tibet more cheaply. Email for more details at: thelandofsnows@gmail.com
Tibet is probably not as cold as you think! With proper clothing, Tibet can be visited year round. Read this post for further information.
Mt. Kailash and Western Tibet: Are you looking for a remote adventure in Tibet? Western Tibet, Lake Manasarovar, Guge Kingdom and Mt. Kailash may be just for you! For detailed information on how to get to Mount Kailash, please go…
Tibet is not a budget travel destination, but there are ways to reduce the costs. Read this post for info on the costs involved with traveling to Tibet.
Everest Base Camp: Updated January 2019. Mt. Everest is the main destination that travelers in Tibet go to. The Tibet-side of Everest offers an amazing view of the world’s highest peak. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land…
Sertar and Larung Gar: Larung Gar is the largest Buddhist Institute on the planet and is located in the Kham region of the Tibetan Plateau. 2016 Larung Gar Travel Restriction In June 2016, local government officials announced that the Larung…
Labrang Monastery: Labrang is the largest and most famous Buddhist monastery in the Amdo region. Read this post for more information about this fascinating place. Labrang Monastery བླ་བྲང་བཀྲ་དགོན་པ་ is the largest monastery in the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo. Established in…