Everest Base Camp: Updated MARCH 2025. Mt. Everest is the leading destination for travelers in Tibet. The Tibet side of Everest offers a fantastic view of the world’s highest peak. Contact us for FREE Tibet travel planning The Land of…
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…
The Friendship Highway
Friendship highway Kathmandu to Lhasa; The 830 kilometer route linking Lhasa with the Nepal border at the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge remains the most popular overland route in Tibet. The Friendship Highway follows the western portion of Chinese National Highway 318.…
Shigatse
Shigatse གཞིས་ཀ་རྩེ is the second largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is the capital of Shigatse Prefecture in the traditional Tibetan region of Tsang གཙང་. Shigatse sits at an elevation of 3848 meters / 12,625 feet and has a population…
The Himalaya Mountains
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 closed in February and March
Tibet will be closed in February and March: UPDATED January 2025: Be sure to plan your journey to Tibet to avoid the annual closure in February and March. This closure happens EVERY year, so plan accordingly. Contact us for FREE…
Chinese Visa when going from Tibet to Nepal
Chinese Visa when going from Tibet to Nepal: Updated January 2019: Find out how to get your Chinese tourist visa when going overland from China to Tibet and on to Nepal. For recommendations on a reputable and affordable travel agency…
Do you need a sleeping bag in Tibet?
Do you need a sleeping bag in Tibet? Read this post for details.