Tibet Travel Information is the most vital information needed for travelers to visit Tibet. Tibet is one of the must-visit travel destinations in China because of its impressive landscapes, incredibly preserved unique Himalayan traditional culture, and unique traditions for enjoying life in this harsh climate and high altitude. Tibet also attracts thousands of travelers to experience and learn a bit more about Tibetan Buddhism and its unique culture.
Visa for Entering China
To visit Tibet, first of all, travelers need to obtain the Chinese visa if they are coming to Tibet from any city in Mainland China. If you are coming to Tibet from Nepal, then we will send an invitation letter to obtain the China Group Visa, commonly known as the Tibet Group Visa. This visa comes on A4-sized paper with a list of all the travelers’ names and other details.
Tibet Travel Permit
All foreign travelers, who are intending to visit Tibet must obtain the Tibet Travel Permit, also known as the TTP (Tibet Permit), for entering Tibet. This Tibet Travel Document can only be obtained through a licensed Tibet based travel agency in China. The process usually takes around one to two weeks, according to the Tibet Tour itinerary.
Awareness of Altitude Sickness
Unlike the rest of the world, Tibet stands on the highest plateau of the world with the Himalayas. Travelers may experience altitude sickness on their trip to Tibet. Therefore, it is highly recommended to take some time to acclimatize to the altitude before engaging in any activities.
When To Visit Tibet?
Due to the rise in the tourism business in Tibet, there are now a wide range of accommodation options. We provide some highly requested accommodations on the website for your use. It is highly appreciated to book the hotels in advance, especially during the peak travel season (July–beginning of October). So that you can get the desired accommodation during your stay in Tibet.
Accommodations in Tibet
Due to the rise in the tourism business in Tibet, there are now a wide range of accommodation options. We provide some highly requested accommodations on the website for your use. It is highly appreciated to book the hotels in advance, especially during the peak travel season (July–beginning of October). So that you can get the desired accommodation during your stay in Tibet.
Tibet Tourism Transportation
All the travelers have to use the tourism-licensed transportation for their safety purposes. Therefore, local tourism transportation provides several ranges of size. We rent the tourist transportation based on your group size.
Conclusion
Basically, planning for travel to Tibet can be a little daunting for travelers due to so many different regulations. But, if we take all the steps accordingly, your travel to Tibet will become an unforgettable and interesting experience. We provide detailed and updated Tibet Travel Information for you to easily understand. Therefore, it is also important to plan your trip to Tibet ahead of time and deal with an experienced travel agency based in Tibet like us.
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Tibet Flight Info
Lhasa Gonkhar Airport receives over 80 flights daily. Many of these flights are from major mainland cities. There are just two flights from Kathmandu, Nepal, in a week. Wednesday and Friday are generally the days that flights from Kathmandu are available. Due to high demand, you probably find flights to Lhasa on other days of the week.
Tibet Train Info
Tibet began to receive trains from China in 2008. Many who were concerned about getting altitude sickness no longer needed to be anxious because of train journey would give them plenty of time to acclimatize. Xining is the ideal station to catch a train to Lhasa. We can help by getting you a train ticket to Lhasa from Xining or other major cities.
Tibet Festivals
Tibet is well-known for its Rich Culture and traditional spiritual life. We offer tailor-made special tours for you to enjoy the trips during Tibetan Festivals.