Destination Tibet

A trip to Tibet will be a life time experience to witness all together a flabbergasting landscape, a distinct people and an ancient culture & religious tradition. Tibet (Ch: Xi Zang), which is known as the “Roof the World”, has average height of the whole region more than 4,000 meters above sea level and covers an area of 2.5 millions square kilometers. The highest mountain in the world “Mt. Everest”, which is 8,846.27 meters above sea level, is located in the Himalayas at the south of Tibet bordering to India, Nepal and Bhutan. The formation of the Himalayas and the rising of the Tibetan plateau are extremely recent events. Its mountains originated less than four million years ago are among the youngest mountains in the world.

Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three major divisions, the east, north and south. The eastern part is densely covered with lush rainforests. Some areas are now converted into agricultural fields mostly planted with wheat, barley and millet. During winter, the region can be extremely cold but surprisingly dry.

The northwest part of the country has a few open grasslands and is mostly covered by vast deserts. Despite its huge land area, only a few people live here. The water that is consumed by inhabitants usually comes from the mountains and rivers. The southern part is considered more of an agricultural and cultural center of Tibet. Most of the towns and counties are situated in this area.

The atmosphere of Tibet is brutally dry for about nine months of the whole year. Some western routes get only a scant amount of snow each year but still remain passable. The geography of Tibet can be quite fascinating and yet only a few areas can be inhabited. For many decades, Tibet was virtually isolated from the rest of the world.

Only recently a railway connecting China and Tibet became fully operational. Throughout the entire trip, tourists will be able to view breathtaking sceneries and amazing landscapes. The railway would also lessen the transportation costs of basic commodities and also bring in more tourists in the country. Indeed, there are a lot of natural wonders in Tibet that tourists can feast their eyes on. The captivating geography of Tibet and its rich heritage would surely attract people from halfway around the world

Tibet has major sources of many rivers, namely, Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra in India), Machu (Yellow River in China), Drichu (Yangtse in China), Senge Khabab (Indus in India), Phungchu (Arun in India), Gyalmo Ngulchu (Salween in Burma) and Zachu (Mekong in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos).

Native wildlife in Tibet includes Tibetan antelope, wild yak, wild ass, Tibetan argali and blue sheep.

Being predominantly a Buddhist populated region for many centuries, it offers tourists a glimpse of the evolution of Tibetan Buddhism through the relics of ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples in holy cities of Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsethang. Local people speak Tibetan, Chinese and some English in tourist areas. Tourists will also have opportunity to witness various traditional Tibetan festivals celebrated almost throughout the year in Tibet. Visitors could also have their favorite sports like biking, trekking, white water rafting, etc possible on the highest plateau on the world.

Listing Treks / Tours of Tibet

NAME	TYPE	DESCRIPTION
Amdo- The Land of The Goloks Itinerary	Tour	Amdo is home to the 14th Dalai Lama & is also the birth place of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelukpa School of Tibetan Buddhism. Traversing the expansive grasslands of Amdo, we visit the famous Labrang & Kubum monasteries, one of the most important Gelukpa monasteries in the Tibetan world. We also visit Kokonor Lake, the largest salt water lake on the plateau & the bird island. From Xining we have the option to fly to Lhasa, the Forbidden City & the ultimate pilgrim destination for Tibetan Buddhist all over or continue to your onward journey
Yunnan Tour - Lost Shangrila	Tour	Yunnan Province is unique in China for its combination of natural beauty, cultural diversity and its quaint old towns. Yunnan is also the ancient trading post & salt trading route. We explore the enchanting & multi-ethnic towns of Kunming, Lijiang & continue our journey into Zhongdian or Gyalthang, a Tibetan enclave in Yunnan & the home of the Shangri-La legend - its spectacular mountain landscapes, Tibetan towns, ethnic minorities and traditional life. From Zhongdian we fly to Lhasa, the forbidden city & the ultimate pilgrim destination for Tibetan Buddhist all over.
Journey Across Kham to Lhasa Trek Itinerary	Trek	Our journey across the heart of Kham to Lhasa, the "Holy City" follows ancient mule caravan trade routes. Starting at Dartsedo, our gateway & border post with China, we skirt our way along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway through mountainous terrain & river valleys to the historical towns of Tawu, Kanze, Dege & Chamdo. From Chamdo we follow the southern route via Kongpo region & the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley to Lhasa, the Forbidden City. We visit all the important monasteries in Kham belonging to different schools of Tibetan Buddhism including the sacred Katok Monastery of Nyingmapa School believed to have been miraculously built by Guru Rinpoche in early 8th century. The journey is rugged & the facilities en route basic.
20 Days Forbidden Lhasa-Everest & Mt Kailash Itinerary	Tour	Mt. Kailash, at 6714 m also known as Tise, Kailasa & Kang Rinpoche(Jewel of the Snows), has since time immemorial been celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis mundi. And as the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru is sacred to the Buddhist, Jains, the Hindus & the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Lord Shiva; for the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas & Boddhisatva.The Wheel of Life; for the Bonpos, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Sherab alighted from heaven. Four of the great rivers of the Indian subcontinent originates from here: the Karnali, which feeds into the Ganges (south); the Indus (north); the Sutlez (west) & the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo, east). This trip explores the fabled city of Lhasa & other important towns en route and also takes you to the north face of Everest Base Camp & the Rongbuk Monastery & continues to the sacred Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar. Tibet Travels & Tours offers special fixed trips to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar to facilitate pilgrims & foreign tourists. We are probably one of the few outfits that provide Nepali Sherpa staff support for all of our treks in Tibet so as to ensure similar high quality trek services that exist in Nepal. All trips are planned to arrive at Kailash on a full-moon day to obtain total & unhindered view of the holy mountain.
14 Days Kailash Tour	Tour	Mt. Kailash, at 6714 m, also known as Tise, Kailasa & Kang Rinpoche(Jewel of the Snows), has since time immemorial been celebrated in many Eastern cosmologies as Mt. Meru, the axis mundi. And as the center of the physical & metaphysical universe, Mt. Meru is sacred to the Buddhist, Jains, the Hindus & the Bonpos. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Lord Shiva; for the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dhyani-Buddhas & Boddhisatvas….The Wheel of Life; for the Bonpos, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Sherab alighted from heaven. Four of the great rivers of the Indian subcontinent originates from here: the Karnali, which feeds into the Ganges (south); the Indus (north); the Sutlez (west) & the Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo, east). Tibet Travels & Tours offers special fixed trips to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasorovar to facilitate pilgrims & foreign tourists. We are probably one of the few outfits that provide Nepali Sherpa staff support for all of our treks in Tibet so as to ensure similar high quality trek services that exist in Nepal. All trips are planned to arrive at Kailash on a full-moon day to obtain total & unhindered view of the holy mountain.
Forbidden Lhasa & Namtso Trek	Trek	Namtso, or the heavenly lake lies 190 km north-west of Lhasa at an elevation of 4718 m and is the second largest salt-water lake in Tibet. Surrounded by spectacular snow-covered mountains, it is a place of desolate beauty and the site of a holy hermitage that draws pilgrims from all over Tibet. Our trek passes through glaciated valleys and mountains of the Nyenchen Thanglha range to the pebbled shores of the lake. During the summer months the wide open spaces are filled with nomad herders and their herds of yaks and tents - an intoxicating sight. We shall also visit sacred spots, holy shrines, and the bird sanctuary. The other highlight of this trip is visit to Rongbuk Monastery and the Everest Base Camp.
Forbidden Lhasa , Ganden & Samye Trek	Trek	Gaden to Samye trek
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EVEREST TREK- THE KANGSHUNG FACE	Tour	The trek to the east face of Everest known as the Kangshung Face is one of the most gorgeous in the world. This trek is relatively unknown and it passes through pristine, untouched valleys and lakes. In fact, the entire region from Kharta to the Kama Valley - extending to the Arun Valley on the Nepal side - is part of the blessed land of Guru Rinpoche called "Be-yul Khembalung" or the Hidden Valley. The whole region abounds with holy lakes, mountains, and the sacred "Kharta Tsechu", the long life water spring. Kharta and the Kama Valley are characterized by magnificent alpine scenery and rich flora and contain the highest known forests in the world. Three of the world's highest peaks Everest 8848 m, Lhotse 8501 m, and Makalu 8463 m overlook the valley. We begin our trip by exploring the fabled city of Lhasa and head out to Nepal border through the rugged mountain terrain visiting places of interest en route. At Dingri we meet our Nepali Sherpa trekking crews and then continue to Kharta from where we formally commence our trek.. We are probably one of the few Nepali outfits that engage our own Sherpa staffs for all of our trekking trips in the Tibetan Himalayas.
Trans Himalayan and Everest Tour	Tour	10 days exclusive trans Himalaya tour
Trans Himalayan journey tour	Tour	8 days tour trans Himalaya
Mystical Tibet tour of central Tibet	Tour	8 days tour to central Tibet
Mythical Tibet Tour	Tour	6 days tour to Tibet
Glimpse of Celestial Lhasa	Tour	4 Days Tour to Tibet Lhasa
Everest Trek - The Kangshung Face	Tour	asdsads
Forbidden Lhasa and Everest Trek	Tour	14 Days tour of Tibet including 6 days treks to North Everest Base Camp EX - Kathmandu/Chengdu/Beijing Best Season: April - October