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Tibet Tour Package

A wonderful tour package to Tibet can be the realization of one's greatest dream or the adventure of lifetime. We have explored every corner of Tibet so we know how to design the best Tibet tours that allow you to take in all of the “must-see” sites. No matter how you are planning to arrive in Tibet - by air or via train, our Tibet tour packages will help you arrange the best tour schedule, accommodations and transportation around this virtual paradise. Whether you want to just spend a few days in the capital of Lhasa or two weeks touring monasteries and seeing Mt. Everest, our Tibet tour consultants are happy to offer alternative tour itineraries and help with customized Tibet tour packages that will appeal to your particular interests. Our special pre-arranged tours of Tibet are provided below. Your dream Tibet tour package is just a click away!
Tibet Weather Explore Mt. Everest
Tibet Weather Tibet Trekking Tour
Tibet Weather Tibet Cycling Tour
Tibet Weather Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage
Tibet Weather Lhasa Surroundings
Tibet Weather Lhasa Kathmandu Tour
Tibet Weather Kathmandu Lhasa Tour
Tibet Weather Tibet Winter Tour
Tibet Weather Northern Ngari Tour by 4WD
Tibet Weather Overland Tour
Tibet Weather Nature & Photography
Tibet Weather Culture-oriented Tour
Tibet Weather Festival Tours
Tibet Weather Tibet Train Tours

Tour Package FAQ

  • Can foreign tourists visit Pangong Tso Lake?
    Pangong Tso is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m. There’s a famous bird island in the middle of the lake. Foreign tourists are allowed to travel there. You can stay overnight at the Shiquanhe Town(i.e. "Lion Spring River Town")
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  • When is the best time to take overland trip to Tibet?
    Tibet, the closest place to heaven, each season has its incomparable beauty.

    Spring blossoms (March, April and May): Spring is the time of ice gradually melting, also the time hundreds of flowers in bloom. Entering Tibet during this time, you will see peach blossom, pear blossom, and azalea competing with each other along the way. The Rakwatso Lake is as clear as a mirror, and it is the most beautiful time of the year. However, due to the melting of Snow Mountain and glacier, some of the roads are blocked temporarily. Some scenic spots are also closed, as it is very easy for the mountain collapse and landslide and other disasters occurred. Be sure to get the latest road condition in advance before your departure, and be prepared to keep warm at the same time.

    Summer rain (June, July and August): Summer is also the rainy season in Tibet, when the water on the Sichuan - Tibetan line become dangerous, the mudslide and the c debris flow are frequently happening, thus this is the most exciting season of self-driving. Regardless the danger, but also can comprehend the unusual beauty of Tibet, the scenery is extremely beautiful, such as Gesang Blossom. Various festival customs are extremely fascinating, and all the cultural customs are very rich. Because of this, even if immersed in mud, even if the stone block, even if the mountains for resistance, nothing can stop the enthusiasm with adventure and pursues freedom.

    Autumn leaves (September, Octomber, Nobember): Tibet at this time is very charming, the temperature is suitable. The mountains were dressed with red leaves, with the clear rivers running passionately. The grass and trees are starting to turn into colorful from the green. During the highlight of autumn, every natures are magnificent and beautiful. Fortunately, this is the most safety season in the year, very suitable for the photographers. It deserves to be mentioned that October is the best time for climbing Mt. Everest, and a blessed season for mountaineers.

    Winter snow (December, January, and Feburary): In this season, Tibet belongs to the snow. During the time, Qinghai – Tibet Plateau has the clearest blue sky, and opulent sunshine. The glaciers in Ngari and Nagqu are deserve to visit. The sunshine city – Lhasa is also worthy to go. Tibet will show its true color and original culture during this season, also many adventures and extreme challenge enthusiasts will choose to come. If you choose to travel to Tibet by overland in the winter, you must pay attention to the road conditions and traffic safety, and take effective slip-resistant measures.

    Overall, Tibet will be unique in your eyes, no matter what season you are coming. Everybody will have their own preference and idea to choose entry Tibet by overland, Tibet will never let you down.

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  • How's Tibet look like in Winter?
    As the surface of Tibet is dominated by mountains and there are many lakes, there is not much difference between the scenery of Tibet in winter and summer, and more snow mountains and large areas of glaciers can be seen in winter.Winter snow-capped mountains, high visibility, regardless of whether they are indomitable spirit "mount Everest", or "namjagbarwa" stab into the sky, is easy to be clearly visible and deeper of snow on the mountain, snow line and more low, need not worry like a summer cloud covered the mountain could see nothing but regrets, so it can be said that the real snow mountain is in the winter season.
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  • What are the three sacred lakes in Tibet?
    Lake Manasarovar, Namtso and Yamdrok Lake are the three sacred lakes in Tibet.

    Lake Manasarovar means “the eternal jade-like Lake”in Tibetan language. It is a a holy lake to many religions in the world, and one of the most prestigious lakes in Asia and the whole world.

    Namtso means“the lake of the sky” in Tibetan language. It is the third largest saltwater lake in China and the highest salt lake in the world.

    Yamdrok means “Swan Lake”in Tibetan language. It is a low-concentration saltwater lake and an important habitat for birds such as swans, ospreys, and banyan.

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  • How many days will it take to drive from Lhasa to Gyirong border?
    If you only talk about driving from Lhasa to the border of Gyirong, with tight schedules, only two days is enough. However, for the tourist who is a first time in Tibet, under normal circumstances from Lhasa to drive out of Tibet through the Gyirong Border will spend about 4 days is appropriate and recommended.
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  • How much is the flight between Lhasa and Kathmandu?
    As many people might know that the Zhangmu port where linking China and Nepal has been closed due to the serious damage from the Nepal earthquake in 2015. Now only cargo traffic is allowed, while all the tourists are supposed to enter and leave from Gyirong port. However, you may also take the flight, as the only country with direct international flights to Tibet is Nepal, and there are flights every day, with about 2 hours, the full cost is RMB 2,300 /person.
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  • When is the best season for travel to Mt. Everest?
    Mt. Everest is famous both in mainland China and overseas. Many friends who come to Tibet want to see its "holy face". In fact, Mt. Everest is available for tour in four seasons, but each season has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, I personally consider April - May & September may be the best season to go to Everest, because there are no too many tourists in the season, the travel cost is relatively cheaper than summer. The view of Mt. Everest is spectacular, with high visibility, and the temperature is not too low.
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  • Where can I rent sleeping bag and tent in Tibet?
    To plan a Tibet Trekking tour, you need to prepare trekking gears in advance. You can find most of the trekking gears in Lhasa and rent them after you arrive. The price varies in different season. With the help of our guide, you'll get your trekking tour fully prepared. Therefore, it is suggested to spend 2 or more days in Lhasa.
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  • How much does it cost for a trekking tour in Tibet?
    The specific cost for trekking in Tibet is hard to say, depending on the trekking routes you prefer and the length of your trip. Generally speaking, the cost for a hiking tour in Tibet is more expensive than a regular sightseeing tour. You need to prepare trekking gears, hire a driver and a guide even a cook if you are planning to trekking to somwhere off-the-beaten-track.
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  • Is it dangerous for the elderly and young children to visit EBC?
    Not recommend to bring the little children, as the altitude of EBC is too high, may susceptible to hypoxia, and children are not always able to express their altitude sickness symptoms. For the elderly, it is all depend on their individual health condition, have to check up if got high blood pressure or heart disease in advance. If the physical condition is good, it should be no problem for them to visit EBC.
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  • How to prepare for Tibet winter travel?
    Whenever you travel to Tibet, have to be prepared with a personal passport, Chinese visa and daily necessities, such as: skin protectors and a toothbrush and toothpaste, commonly used medicines, including high altitude medicines and medicine for enterogastritis, some of your favorite snacks, thick down-jacket, comfortable and warm shoes, sleeping bags, mobile phone, charger, camera, etc.
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  • Can I hike in Tibet in winter?
    Winter is not a good time for hiking. If you really want to go hiking, you had better choose the independent small group to go hiking around Lhasa. The tour route is expected to include: Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Street and other historical sites, as well as the three major monasteries: Drepung, Sera and Garden Monasteries. It's fun to hiking around the Ganden Monastery, where you can see meditation and the beautiful scenery of the Lhasa valley. In addition, Drak Yerpa Monastery is also one of the most sacred hermits of Tibetan Buddhism, with dozens of meditation caves and numerous temples. If you are interested, you may also choose a cave to meditate on, which is a different experience that you can't get anywhere else.
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  • Which is the most recommended overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu?
    One of our most popular routes is the 7 Days Overland Tour from Lhasa to Gyirong. This route is open all year round and is very suitable for tourists with low budget to join as a group or form as a private tour. If you want to go to some remote places, such as Mt. Kailash first and then take the overland tour to Kathmandu, you can go directly from Sagar to Gyirong border while return back to Lhasa, which is also feasible. Please take note that it only adapt to private tour, and generally can be completed in 10-11 days.
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  • What religions do the Tibetans believe in?
    Religion is extremely important to the Tibetans and has a strong influence over all aspects of their lives. The main religion in Tibet has been Buddhism since its outspread in the 8th century AD. Before the arrival of Buddhism, the main religion among Tibetans was an indigenous shamanic and animistic religion, Bon, which now comprises a sizeable minority and which would later influence the formation of Tibetan Buddhism.

    There are four mosques in the Tibet Autonomous Region with approximately 4,000 to 5,000 Muslim adherents. There is a Catholic church with 700 parishioners, which is located in the traditionally Catholic community of Yanjing in the east of the region. In addition to the above religions, there are also some folk religious sects which play important role in some remote areas in Tibet.

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  • What are the characteristics of Tibetan costumes?
    In the Tibetan area, it can be said that “there are different customs only miles away from each other”. There are different costume styles in different areas. Tibetan clothing is vary from one district to another. Traditionally, Tibetan clothing consists of a robe and shirt. The Tibetan robe worn by men is broad and is normally fastened under the right arm, while the women’ s clothing are slightly narrower with or without sleeves. The robes often fastened with two cloth belts. The shirts are also fastened on the right. Men typically wear white shirts with high collars, while women wear various colors with turndown collars.
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