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THE 10 BEST Tibet Tours & Excursions

Tibet tours.

• Multi-day Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Private Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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1. 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt Everest Group Tour

2. 4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

3. 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

4. 6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

5. 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash, Manasarova (trekking)Small Group Tour

6. 7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tour

7. 15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

8. 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour

9. 7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

10. 4-Day Tibet Tour With Everest Base Camp from Lhasa

11. 6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

12. Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery

13. 6-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse

14. 8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

15. 5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour

16. Tibet Overland Tour

17. Group 3-Night Holy City Lhasa Tour

18. 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

19. Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp - 7 Nights 8 Days

20. 13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure

21. 4-Day Tibet Tour: Private Lhasa Package of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

22. 10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour

23. 7 Days Incredible Landscape Journey From Lhasa To Nepal via Everest (private)

24. 4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

25. Private 4-Day Lhasa Tour Combo Package

26. 4 days private All inclusive Essence Tour of Tibet and Lhasa

27. Small-Group 6-Night Lhasa to Everest Tour: Train from Xining

28. The Best of Lhasa Walking Tour

29. 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour

30. Tibet Lhasa Tour with Everest Base Camp

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Top Tours in Tibet, China

Tibet tours.

• Multi-day Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Private Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt Everest Group Tour

2. 4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

3. 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

4. 6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

5. 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash, Manasarova (trekking)Small Group Tour

6. 7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tour

7. 15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

8. 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour

9. 7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

10. 4-Day Tibet Tour With Everest Base Camp from Lhasa

11. 6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

12. Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery

13. 6-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse

14. 8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

15. 5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour

16. Tibet Overland Tour

17. Group 3-Night Holy City Lhasa Tour

18. 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

19. Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp - 7 Nights 8 Days

20. 13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure

21. 4-Day Tibet Tour: Private Lhasa Package of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

22. 10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour

23. 7 Days Incredible Landscape Journey From Lhasa To Nepal via Everest (private)

24. 4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

25. Private 4-Day Lhasa Tour Combo Package

26. 4 days private All inclusive Essence Tour of Tibet and Lhasa

27. Small-Group 6-Night Lhasa to Everest Tour: Train from Xining

28. The Best of Lhasa Walking Tour

29. 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour

30. Tibet Lhasa Tour with Everest Base Camp

What travellers are saying.

Top Tours in Tibet, China

Tibet tours.

• Multi-day Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Private Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt Everest Group Tour

2. 4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

3. 8 Days Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Small Group Tour

4. 6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

5. 15 Days Lhasa to Kailash, Manasarova (trekking)Small Group Tour

6. 7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Overland Small Group Tour

7. 15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

8. 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour

9. 7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

10. 4-Day Tibet Tour With Everest Base Camp from Lhasa

11. 6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

12. Private Guided Day Tour Potala Palace and Sera Monastery

13. 6-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse

14. 8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

15. 5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour

16. Tibet Overland Tour

17. Group 3-Night Holy City Lhasa Tour

18. 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

19. Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp - 7 Nights 8 Days

20. 13 Day Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash to Kathmandu Adventure

21. 4-Day Tibet Tour: Private Lhasa Package of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

22. 10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour

23. 7 Days Incredible Landscape Journey From Lhasa To Nepal via Everest (private)

24. 4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

25. Private 4-Day Lhasa Tour Combo Package

26. 4 days private All inclusive Essence Tour of Tibet and Lhasa

27. Small-Group 6-Night Lhasa to Everest Tour: Train from Xining

28. The Best of Lhasa Walking Tour

29. 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour

30. Tibet Lhasa Tour with Everest Base Camp

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THE 10 BEST Tibet Cultural Tours

Cultural tours in tibet.

• Multi-day Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Private Tours
• Scenic Railroads
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. 8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt Everest Group Tour

2. 4 Days Lhasa City Essential Group Tour

3. 6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour

4. 15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour

5. 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour

6. 7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu

7. 6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

8. 6-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse

9. 8 Days Lhasa to Mt. Everest (EBC in Tibet) Join-in Group Tour with 4-star Hotel

10. 5 Days Lhasa and Lake Namtso Group Tour

11. Tibet Overland Tour

12. 9 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour

13. Tibet Overland Tour from Kathmandu with Everest Base Camp - 7 Nights 8 Days

14. 4-Day Tibet Tour: Private Lhasa Package of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple

15. 10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp and Namtso Small Group Tour

16. 7 Days Incredible Landscape Journey From Lhasa To Nepal via Everest (private)

17. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 15 Days Tour

18. 4-Day Private Lhasa Tour

19. Private 4-Day Lhasa Tour Combo Package

20. Small-Group 6-Night Lhasa to Everest Tour: Train from Xining

21. The Best of Lhasa Walking Tour

22. 4-Day Explore Lhasa Private Tour

23. Tibet Lhasa Tour with Everest Base Camp

24. 4-Day Small Group Lhasa Classic City Tour

25. 6-Day Private Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Tour

26. Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour by Train from Shanghai

27. 15-Day Lhasa, Everest Base Camp&Kailash Pilgrimage Trek from Shanghai

28. 4-Day Lhasa Highlight City Private Tour

29. 4-Day Small Group Lhasa Classic City Tour from Beijing

30. 8-Day Small Group Lhasa, Everest Base Camp and Yamdrotso Lake Tour from Kunming

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Latest Tibet Travel News (updated on May 25, 2022):

⑴. Lhasa-Nyingchi High-speed Railway is under operation now, making the journey between Lhasa and Nyingchi as short as 3.5 hours. Check detailed Lhasa to Nyingchi Train Schedule >>

⑵.Thanks to the successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tibet and other regions of China, Tibet has opened to expats living in China since May. Now it’s safe and convenient to travel to Tibet with our firsthand travel information and worry-free tour packages.

● Places Opened: Lhasa and surrounding areas (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Namtso Lake...); Gyantse (Palcho Monastery, Gyantse Dzong); Shigatse (Tashilumpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery); Mount Everest , Mount Kailash, etc.

● Requirements: Your passport and Chinese visa, proofs of work and you haven’t been out of China since you entered China for more than 90 days from your company, screenshot of local healthy green code, Nucleic acid test within 7 days (you need to provide one when apply for the permit and another one when you enter), Tibet Travel Permit (we will obtain for you).

The holy land Tibet is waiting for you! Contact us to start your Tibet tour now ! Early birds get better price!!

Having been isolated from outside world for centuries, Tibet is full of a deep sense of spirituality and mysticism. Once upon a time, only travelers with the strongest mind to conquer the jagged peaks and turbulent river by foot can witness the unparalleled beauty of Tibet, but now Tibet is just a click way, with the improvement of tourism facilities plus Tibet Discovery’s expertise guide. You can easily travel to this “Holy Land” by flight from many popular cities in China by direct flights and trains, or from its neighboring Nepal either by overlanding driving or plane. Once stepping on the land of Tibet, you can magnify your dream as big and high as the plateau is. Soak in the smoke, incense and chatting of the devout pilgrims in the temples and climb up on to the roof of the grandiose Potala Place to look down upon the holy city; Drive cross high passes and deep valleys to encounter with a mysterious heavenly lake; Challenge yourself in the memorable trekking to get close to the sacred snow mountains including Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, etc.; Discover the contemporary changes of local Tibetan lives in a local park of Lhasa or in a rural village near Yamdrok Lake. There are so many things to do and to explore.

As a Tibetan local based agency, Tibet Discovery is your best assist and companion to enjoy your adventure in Tibet. We provide you authentic, tailor-made and valuable Tibet tour packages, including valuable private tours and budget small group tours, and take care of your trip from travel permit, transfer, dinning, and accommodation to sightseeing with great flexibility of your own.

What Are the Advantages of Our Tibet Tours

• Tibet Travel Permit and other required documents guaranteed.
• One-of-a-kind experience full of remarkable sights and unparalleled insights.
• Fully escorted and worry-free tour packages including tour guide, transportation, meals, hotels...

• 8 Best Tibet Private Tours
• Top 8 Tibet Group Tours

What is a private tour? You will have your own private local tour guide, vehicle and driver who only serve for you, and enjoy the flexibility to arrange the tour activities accordingly, such as changing the visiting order of attractions or extending the visiting time of certain place. You can also stop on the road if you want to take a rest or take photos.

4 Days Lhasa City Private Tour - Heart of Tibet

This is one of our most popular tour packages in Tibet - visit the best landmarks in Lhasa and learn about authentic Tibetan culture. Airport / train station pick up.

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Everest / Lhasa

8 Days Lhasa to Mount Everest Private Tour

Tibet tour wouldn't be complete without a visit to Mount Everest. This tour offers you a complete Tibet tour and weaves together Tibet's most classic sights into a package.

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Lhasa

6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Private Tour

Present you the landscape of Golden Triangle Cities of Tibet - Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse. Dig into Tibetan culture and enjoy beautiful Yamdrok Lake en route.

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Mount Everest / Gyirong

7 Days Lhasa to Gyirong Overland Tour via Mount Everest

This overland tour is a deep exploration into exotic Tibet. Enjoy the very essence of Tibet - Lhasa, Shigatse, Mount Everest, then travel from Gyirong Port

Lhasa / Shigatse / Mount Everest / Namtso Lake / Lhasa

9 Days Tibet Discovery Tour plus Everest and Namtso Expedition

Tibet Discovery Tour - follow popular destinations from Lhasa to Gyantse, Shigatse, Mount Everest and Namtso Lake. Must-see places for first-timers.

Lhasa / Namtso / Lhasa

5 Days Lhasa Highlights & Holy Lake Namtso Tour

Experience Tibet the way it is meant to be experienced. Ideal for those with limited time but want to see the major attractions in Tibet and be a bit adventurous.

Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake / Lhasa

5 Days Best of Lhasa & Beautiful Yamdrok Lake Tour

Explore landmarks in Lhasa, take a side trip to stunning Yamdrok Lake. Compared with Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake is easier to reach and lower in altitudes.

What is a group tour? Our group tours take you to visit the most visited places - Lhasa, Namtso, Shigatse, Everest, etc. All tour packages have been successfully operated for many years and created loads of amazing experiences for our customers. They are featured in budget price and fixed departure dates with maximum size of 12 members.

8 Days Tibet Highlights Group Tour with Mt. Everest

This is once in a lifetime memorable journey to discover the heart and essence of Tibet and magnificent Everest.

4 Days Best of Holy City Lhasa Group Tour

Classic Lhasa itinerary, covering the best highlights of the holy city, including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung...

Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse

6 Days Lhasa Gyantze Shigatse Classic Tour

In brief 6 days to explore the most representative sites to touch deep into Tibetan culture.

Lhasa / Yamdrok / Lhasa

5 Days Lhasa Group Tour with Sidetrip to Yamdrok Lake

Want a budget tour with Lhasa highlights as well as a glimpse of beautiful nature of Tibet? This is the best offer.

Kathmandu - Gyirong - Tingri - Mount Everest - Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa

8 Days Tibet Group Tour from Kathmandu

Classic route of traveling from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Gyirong Port. Full of attractions!

Tibet Tours on the Focus

Does a particular aspect of Tibet fascinates you? Tibet Discovery Tours is specialized in finding unique experience of Tibet, and leading you to explore what interests you most. Our Private Tibet Tours will take you to explore deep into the Holy Land, with loads of options, freedom & flexibility. You can choose from the following themes or let us help design your own trip.

China Tours including Tibet - Strongly Recommended

Generally speaking, more than 80% of our traveler traveled to Tibet from China due to flexible choices of flights and trains. Many of them chose to travel Tibet with other famous and popular destinations in China, such as Beijing (Great Wall, Forbidden City), Chengdu (Giant Panda), Shanghai (the Bund), Xian (Terracotta Warriors), etc. Tibet Discovery has designed many China Tours including Tibet with different length and themes. Feel free to request a quotation or let us customize a tour of your own.

12 Days Best China Highlights Discovery Tour

Destinations : Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Shanghai

This tour is strongly recommended for visit-time China visitors covering top destinations in China. It is all about bringing China's history and culture to life.

13 Days Beijing Xian Lhasa Kathmandu Adventure Tour

Destinations : Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Shigatse / Gyantse / Mount Everest / Gyirong / Kathmandu

Start your adventure from Beijing and finish at Nepal Tibet border so that you don't have to return to Lhasa or other cities in China. Full of diverse experiences.

13 Days China Highlights Tour with Panda Visit and Tibet Discovery

Destinations : Shanghai / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

Amazing diversity tour - exploring Chinese history and culture in Beijing, Shanghai and Xian, encounter with Giant Pandas, experiencing authentic Tibetan culture.

15 Days Essential China Odyssey Tour with Guilin Paradise Vacation

Destinations : Shanghai / Guilin / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing

The best highlights and all expected impressions of China are included - most beautiful place in China - Guilin, ancient capital city - Xian, meeting adorable Giant Pandas, mysterious Tibet...

17 Days Best China Tour with Tibet and Yangtze River Cruise

Destinations : Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze River / Shanghai

Encompassed China Highlights - explore China with a relaxing Yangtze Cruise, Asian best gastronomy city - Chengdu, Great Wall hiking, wonder of Terracotta Warriors, grandiose Potala Palace...

15 Days China Tibet Diverse Tour with Zhangjiajie Avator Exploration

Destinations : Beijing / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Shanghai

You will not only learn about the Chinese culture and history, but also enjoy the top landscapes in China - historical word heritage sites, modern metropolis, adorable pandas. The most exciting part is to visit the Avatar world in Zhangjiajie.

Tibet Tours from China Gateways

You can travel to Tibet from many cities in China. Among all gateway cities, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xining, Shangri-la (Yunnan) are most popular with travelers. You can either travel to Tibet by flight or train.

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Nepal Tibet Tours - Himalayan Treasures Discovery

The mysterious Himalaya is full of treasures, and Tibet possesses only a small part of the treasures. Traveling southward from Tibet to Nepal , you will encounter with more historical and natural wonders. All located in Himalayan Range, Nepal and Tibet share some in common, such as Buddhism, Himalayan mountains, but the differences and contrasts are bigger. Generally speaking, Nepal is more lively and Tibet is more spiritual. Take one of our Nepal Tibet Tours to start your once in a lifetime Himalayan adventure now!

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7 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Private Tour via Mount Everest

Kathmandu - Gyirong - Everest - Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa

This tour is specially designed for those who want to travel to Tibet from Nepal. It starts from the capital city of Nepal - Kathmandu, then goes northeastward to Lhasa. Highlights come along the way from beginning to the end.

8 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa with Mount Everest Adventure by Flight

Kathmandu / Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse / Everest / Gyirong / Kathmandu

Lhasa, Shigatse, Mount Everest Base Camp Tour from Kathmandu covers the Tibetan culture, spiritual nature and exciting adventure, which will leave you a forever-lasting memory...

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8 Important Things You Should Know Before Tibet Tours

After operating Tibet tours for over 10 years, we have already achieved a deep understanding about What Tibet has to offer, what our customers want to see and experience most, what are the major concerns during our customers’ trip. Here we list out the most frequently asked questions that our former customers about tour planning, travel documents, itinerary, hotel, booking, dinning. You are also welcomed to submit your question to us, our travel experts are always ready to help.

Tibet Tourism Bureau stipulates that all foreign tourists, including Taiwanese, are not allowed to travel Tibet independently. You are only permitted to travel to Tibet with a China travel agency which will arrange travel services for you, including creating itinerary, tour guide, driver and vehicle, permit application, etc. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a free and relaxing trip in Tibet. Actually, most areas in Tibet are open for foreign travelers, and can be visited with a tour, private tour or group tour, with China travel agency.

To travel in Tibet, all Non-Chinese passport holders need to have a Tibet Travel Permit which can only be applied for by China travel agencies like Tibet Discovery with Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa. You must obtain it before your tour starting. The permit will be checked when you board your flight/train to Tibet.

Traveling with Tibet Discovery, you don't have to worry about the complicated procedures of Tibet Travel Permit application. All you have to do is to confirm a tour package with us and send us your passport and Chinese via copies at least 15~20 days in advance before your tour, we will take care of all the rest things. Once the permit is issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau, we will deliver to you at the appointed address in China's other cities, such as your hotel, local travel agency, etc. Besides Tibet Travel Permit, you also need to have a Chinese visa and valid passport to support your Tibet trip.

Generally speaking, months from May to October are recommended. Other months are usually very cold, and possible have heavy snow. During November to April of next year, Namtso Lake is mostly frozen, and not suitable for travel. If you only visit Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse and other cities with lower altitude, you can take a trip all year around.

Having an average altitude of about 4500 meters (14,750 ft), Tibet is the highest land in the world. The altitude of the capital city Lhasa is 3650m (12,000 ft). Most of attractions in Tibet are located over 3700 meters above the sea level. The elevations of some higher places, such as EBC, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Mount Kailash (trek) may reach to more than 4500 meters between 5700 meters.

You may suffer a bit from High Altitude Sickness in the beginning days of your Tibet trip if you haven’t had rich high plateau travel experience. But don’t worry too much, the high altitude can be acclimatized usually in 2~3 days. Our suggestion is to take a physical examination and get suggestions from your doctor, and also bring some medicines to prevent from High Altitude Sickness before your trip. While in Tibet, you should keep warm all the time, avoid strenuous activities, drink more water and eat more vegetables and carbohydrates. You’d better not take showers during the first two days after your arrival at Tibet. If you don’t feel well, get help from your tour guide or go to the hospital without any delay.

Currently common tourist can only get to Tibet from China cities or Nepal (Indian passports pilgrims can enter Tibet from specific border ports).

Travel from China Cities to Tibet

Take a domestic flight from other cities like Chengdu, Beijing, Xian, Xining, Kunming, etc. or an international flight from Kathmandu, or take a train from China's other cities, like Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xining, Lanzhou, etc.

Travel from Nepal to Tibet

Take a flight from Kathmandu Tribuvan International Airport to Lhasa, or enter Tibet from Gyirong Port at Nepal-China border. This port is about 89km from Kathmandu, about 820km from Lhasa, and about 360km from Mount Everest (Tibet Side). To travel from Nepal to Tibet, you have to apply for a Group Visa in Kathmandu.

A large backpack and a smaller one are recommended (the smaller one can be used for daily activities). Also bring the necessary medicine you need. Other stuffs like sunglasses, snow glasses, hats, lip balm, sun block are recommended.

As for wearing, you are suggested to dress in layers (both thin and thick jackets). Down jacket is necessary in Spring (Feb~May) and Autumn (Sept~Nov). A pair of durable and comfortable shoes is necessary.

1) You are not allowed to take photos inside the chapels of the monasteries, but photography of the architecture is allowed; 2) You should take off your hat and sunglasses to show respect when you entering a monastery. Wearing shorts and exposing shoulders are disrespectful; 3) Try to walk and talk quietly to not disturb the living and study of the monks in the monasteries.

We offer both private customizable Tibet tours and fix-departure group tours. What are the differences?

Private tours - firstly, you have the flexibility to arrange the group activities according to your personal interests; secondly, you can also travel at a slower and comfortable pace; thirdly, you will have your own private local tour guide, private vehicle and private driver for your group.

Group tours - traveling with a group tour, you will join other people in a fixed-departure date, and share the itinerary, vehicle and tour guide, which will greatly cut down your expense. To ensuring high quality service, we limit the group size to a maximum of 12 people.

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Budget Tibet Tour - Things You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)