Sometimes referred to as Land of Snows or the Roof of the World, this
rugged and starkly beautiful land to the north of the Greater Himalaya Chain, remains
one of the most hidden and untamed regions of the world - a place of vast and awe-inspiring
landscapes, ancient traditions, mysterious peoples and timeless splendour. Travel
in Tibet really means adventure travel in a land that remains one of the most
captivating, least developed and most challenging parts of the world, where average
altitudes are above 4000m. Despite developments and changes in recent years, facilities,
and levels of service here, particularly outside of the capital Lhasa, can be
very basic but for those willing to accept this, a visit to Tibet is a
memorable adventure. We will put every effort into making your journey as comfortable
and enjoyable as possible, but we emphasize that travelling in Tibet requires
flexibility and a spirit of adventure.
Please consider this carefully before
making any booking to visit Tibet.
We are delighted that Tibet is reopen for travel and we've been able to resume trips from Spring 2024. All travel to and within Tibet, including the issue of travel permits and visas, is controlled by the Chinese Authorities and the rules for obtaining visas and travel permits have changed this year. There are several ways to visit Tibet. The trips we offer are based on entering Tibet either from Nepal (a very popular option) or from China. The current rules state that if entering from Nepal, travellers must spend at least 3 working days in Nepal prior to travelling onward to Tibet. This is to allow additional time for processing of visas and travel permits, which require a traveller's passport to be presented in person. During this time you can enjoy time in Nepal before travelling onwards to Tibet. It also means if you are coming to Nepal for a trek, tour or safari, a visit to Tibet is a great trip extension to consider adding on to your main trip.
Another option if you have more limited time, is to enter Tibet from China where your Tibet visa and travel permit will be processed more quickly, usually within 2 working days, after which you can then travel onwards to Tibet. The most common points of entry are from Chengdu or Beijing. We recommend Chengdu as there are more options for tours and sightseeing during the time you need to wait for your travel documents to be processed.
The other change is that if travelling from Nepal to Tibet, visas will only be issued for groups of 5 or more, not for solo travellers. Solo travellers or small groups will need to enter via China. If you are a small group less than 5 persons, there may be options to join with other travellers and we will do our best to facilitate that where possible. We advise contacting our team for information and options.
A land of ancient tradition, breathtaking landscapes and deep spirituality, Tibet offers a unique, mystical travel experience and sense of 'otherness'. Enjoy this leisurely cultural trip to the roof of the world.
A wonderful tour and unique opportunity to travel into the heart of the Land of Snows. Travel across the Roof of the World, visiting ancient monasteries and temples, through breathtaking landscapes, to reach iconic Everest Base Camp at the foot of the highest mountain in the world.
Our published itineraries are designed to inspire and to provide ideas and suggestions for what to enjoy when you visit Tibet and the other destinations we specialise in. If you're looking for something different, would like to combine a number of interests or destinations, we offer a full tailor made service. Just ask us!
Make your Himalayan adventure unique to you. Add one or more extensions to your main trek or tour or simply call or email us and we'll design a tailor made adventure just for you!
