During this period, Tibet has distinct golden colors and beautiful scenery, and travel costs are moderate. But it's a little bit drier so you should take some skincare products.
You can appreciate the true snowy plateau if you travel in winter. Winter is a good time to view Mt. Everest but you can't go to Mt. Kailash due to the low temperature and heavy snow, however, you can bask in the sunshine at Jokhang Temple square. To American tourists, the trip from the United States to Tibet is only the first half of a long journey.
The second half of the tour begins with an epic land journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp, or an adventure from Lhasa to Kailash. Here're the top-recommended Tibet tour packages for you. There are thousands of pilgrims who come to Mt. Kailash for Kora. And the pilgrims believe it can bring good luck to circumambulate around mount Kailash on foot. Traveling to Mt. Kailash is a popular choice for Americans as they love trekking so much.
Generally, May and late June is a good time for a kora tour. The monsoon season starts from July to August. Kailash Kora is 52km long, usually, it takes three days to complete. The start point is Darchen at an altitude of m, then ascend your altitude to the highest point to m at Drolma-la Pass. You also will pass by Lake Manasarovar, which is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet. Kalaish tour is an adventure full of challenges. You can not only witness the beautiful scenery but also get inner peace.
Kailash Kora Pilgrimage Group Tour. If you have been to Everest Base Camp and worship the highest mountain in the world - Everest, you might feel somewhat different. It's also a highlight of Tibet travel. The best time for the Everest tour is from late April to early June, and early September to late October, as the weather is ideal to enjoy Mt.
Everest clearly and oxygen content is competitively sufficient to acclimatize the high altitude. This tour starts from Lhasa, traveling overland for more than kilometers to Shigatse Prefecture till Rongbuk Monastery The highest temple in the world at an altitude of meters. During this tour, you will also visit Yamdrok Lake - one of the top 3 sacred lakes, Karola Glacier- one of Tibet's 3 major continental glaciers, Pelkor Chode Monastery - a well-preserved architecture treasure, and Tashilhunpo Monastery - the seat of Panchen Lama.
Many American tourists would visit Tibet and Nepal together. The best route is to tour Tibet first then to Nepal as you can adapt to the altitude gradually.
Trains to Lhasa from other cities like Beijing, Guangzhou all take so long, averagely lasting 40 hours. Also, one can better acclimatize to the plateau altitude when taking the train. For tourists who are going to enter Tibet from Nepal, you are recommended to take direct flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. As the only one international flight to Tibet, Kathmandu to Lhasa flight takes only around 1 hour and 30 minutes. If the weather permits, you can also see the summit view of Mount Everest from plane window.
Tibet actually can be visited all the year round, and generally the best time is from April to October, which includes spring, autumn and monsoon season of the land. In spring and autumn, the plateau is provided with mild and stable weather. And you can visit most areas of the land during this time. The clear sky and fresh air of autumn season is especially friendly for trekking in Tibet.
Summer is also one of the best seasons to visit Tibet , despite some regions of Tibet may have heavy rainfall. The weather is warm, not as hot as other places due to the high elevation. And kinds of colorful flowers bloom, making the plateau landscape more stunning. Just pay attention to possible mudslide if you travel overland in Tibet.
In addition, winter is also a good time to tour some areas in Tibet, like Lhasa city. The winter in Lhasa is not extremely cold, but actually warmer than many places in northern China. And the sunshine in wintertime is quite strong here. It is also excellent chance to save your Tibet tour cost for budget travelers. Tibet is an abundant land for travel and sightseeing.
There are both splendid cultural attractions like Potala Palace and breathtaking natural sites like Namtso Lake. Here we will list the most recommended places to visit in Tibet for your reference. Lying at a lower altitude of meters, Lhasa is a good place for anyone to adapt to the plateau.
Also, the Lhasa trip can extend from downtown to its outskirts. One can travel north to Namsto Lake, or travel southwest to Yamdrok Lake, to enjoy the beautiful plateau lake views on the plateau. Mount Everest can be visited from both Nepal and Tibet sides. And the Everest Base Camp in Tibetan side m is easier to reach, and popular among most ordinary tourists. Here you can catch the stunning summit view of Mount Everest, and appreciate the starry night when the weather is clear.
For energetic travelers, you can also trek to the Everest Base Camp from Old Tingri , making a unique experience of your Tibet tour. Every year, pilgrims from all over Tibet make a long pilgrimage trip to this yearly snow-capped mountain. Tourists can do the three-day kora around Mount Kailash , following steps of the devout believers, to experience a lifetime challenge and get blessings from this holy mountain. The overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu is a world-class road trip.
If you have no other plans on your Tibet tour itinerary, this route is absolutely recommended and worthwhile to try.
Health concerns is a big issue when travelling to anywhere in the world. And for the land of Tibet, the main concerns will be the altitude sickness, and other diseases may caused by the plateau environment. People travelling to Tibet will more or less suffer from the altitude sickness, with slight or severe degrees of symptoms. The general headache, dizziness, and shortness of breath are normal, and can disappear after one to three days of adaptation.
And when there are serious vomiting, vertigo, insomnia or other severe symptoms, one need to take medicine and absorb oxygen, or even go to a doctor. But there is no need be too nervous, as long as you take effective measures to prevent from altitude sickness. Before enter Tibet, you can take some psychological and physical adaptation exercise.
And upon your arrival in Tibet, you are suggested to stay in Lhasa lower altitude for a couple of days, before heading to higher mountain areas like Mount Everest. Avoid heavy physical activities like rush running, jumping etc. Drink more water, and avoid smoking and alcohol in the first two days. Also do not take a shower right after you get to Tibet. The plateau of Tibet has strong UV radiation, so it is suggested to wear sunglasses, face mask, and hat when you are trekking or travel in the open field.
Also pay attention to moisturize your skin and put your lipstick on, to withstand dry air and heavy wind on the plateau. Also, one is suggested to eat more carbohydrates and easily digestible food; drink more water to keep your body well hydrated; and dinner should not be too full.
It is better to eat more fruits, vegetables and other vitamin-rich foods. But if you are a journalist or a diplomat, you cannot travel to Tibet as an ordinary tourist. No travel agency can handle your tour in Tibet, or help to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit. Tibet in winter is extremely cold, and many places of the land are covered with heavy snow. Therefore, for the sake of safety, some high-altitude attractions like Mount Kailash and Namtso Lake will be closed for a period of time in winter.
For tourists planning to take a winter trip in Tibet , you can still visit many other wonderful places, like Lhasa city, great monasteries in central Tibet, beautiful Yamdrok Lake etc. Actually, winter is an ideal time to visit Lhasa, since there is warm weather and abundant sunshine at this time.
Besides, you can also go to visit Mount Everest, where the view of summit tends to be more clear in winter time. Just pay attention to keep warm and take measures on preventing altitude sickness. And if you want to ascend to higher places than EBC m , you need to get additional permission. If you want to climb the Mount Everest from Tibetan side, you will have to apply for Mountaineering License issued by Tibet Mountaineering Association.
You will also need the permission from the General Administration of Sport of China. And each climber needs a Sherpa guide. There is no restriction on age to travel to Tibet. But if you are going to bring your kids or elderly parents to Tibet, you should pay extra attention.
The elderly especially for those over 65 years old tends to have a worse physic condition. And once they suffer from altitude sickness, they may be caught in serious situation. And if your kids are too young like only 3 or 4 years old, and cannot communicate properly with you, you may be not informed timely when they are not feeling well. Of course, it mainly depends on the physical condition that whether one can go to Tibet or not.
People with cardiovascular disease, serious diabetes, heavy cold, recent major surgery, or pregnant women, are not recommended to visit Tibet. It is best to ask your doctor before you make the decision. Kinds of travel restrictions seem to make a Tibet tour troublesome. But it actually helps you to ensure an orderly and safe journey in Tibet. And we provide one-package services for expats living in mainland China, making your trip easier and worry-free. Start booking your Tibet tour with us now, and get prepared for your lifetime journey to the holy land!
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