Tibet is known for its beautiful mountain vistas, friendly people, and unique culture. A Tibet tour is a great way to experience all of these things.
Tibet tours usually include stops in the capital city of Lhasa, as well as visits to monasteries and temples, including the famous Potala Palace. You'll also get to experience a variety of local festivals, from traditional prayer ceremonies to nomadic horse festivals. You can also take stunning hikes through some of Tibet's most stunning landscapes, including the mystical Mount Kailash.
Depending on the tour package you choose, you could also get to explore some of Tibet's most famous sites, such as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the highest railway in the world, and Lake Namtso, the largest saltwater lake in Tibet.
Most tour operators offer trips to Tibet as part of a wider tour package including other areas of China. These tours often include stops in Beijing ,Shangha and Chengdu etc,
If you're considering a Tibet tour, make sure to book with a reputable company and read up about the region before you leave. You should also make sure to factor in the high altitude of the region, and plan for acclimatization breaks.
There is two main gateway to enter Tibet. its either from Mainland China or Nepal
There are two ways to get to Tibet; by PLANE or take TRAIN From Mainland China
If you are entering Tibet by plane from Mainland China.You will need to have the original Tibet Travel permit with you at the airport. We will send the original permit to your address in China, whether it be your apartment, hotel or hostel.
If you will take the train to Tibet, you will only need a photocopy of the permit. We can send the photocopy to you by email .There are also two ways to enter Tibet from Nepal; by PLANE or by ROAD (VEHICLE) From Nepal
If you would like to enter Tibet from Nepal by plane or by road vehicle, you are required to apply for a Group Tourist Visa, which is a single entry visa, at the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu. You must be sure about duration of your itinerary in Tibet, as the visa will only allow you to remain there for the stipulated number of days as agreed and arranged by you for the purpose of your visa. Once you have entered Tibet, you are unable to extend your stay.
From Nepal, the visa you will obtain will be a group visa, which means that individuals from your group must remain with the group for the duration of your trip. As this visa is also valid in Mainland China and is valid for the duration stipulated on your visa as previously agreed by you and travel agency - usually no more than 30 days – you must include the duration in which you intend to remain in China following your trip through Tibet. After we have confirmed the itinerary with you, and when we have received scanned copies of your passports and other requested documents, we will send the visa application to the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Once you have arrived in Kathmandu, our partner travel agency will collect your visas from the Chinese embassy with your original passports. Please bear in mind that we need at least two working days to be able to get you your visa.
