When you are in a place like Tibet, there is no way you can experience its uniqueness unless you do it on foot. The Trekking tours in Tibet are aimed at providing just this kind of once – in- a- lifetime experiences to the visitors.

Each of these treks or the trekking tours is arranged according to the personal preferences of an individual. There are Everest base camp treks, Ganden Samye trek, and many such one of a kind tour that are aimed at giving you what you want from this beautiful little Kingdom on the top of the world.

The Ganden Samye trek, for instance, is one of its kind routes that the pilgrims and tourists alike, love to visit. The whole trek is organized in such a way that from day one to the last day of the tour, you will have enough time and energy to explore and enjoy the visit completely. Not only is the destination the focal point of the trip, but the whole enchanting view of the mountains and peaks, lakes and rivers, all make a mesmerizing panorama.

A Ganden Samye trek typically starts from the city of Lhasa, where the tourists are gathered together to acclimatize them with the altitude. The city of Lhasa offers countless fascinating sights, including some of the monuments which are listed as World Heritage site. The Patola palace with its grandeur, the Norbulingka and its beautiful gardens, the Jokhang temple and monasteries, all provide you with a welcome distraction when your body acclimatizes itself to the high altitude. The day flows by without letting you worry about the effects of staying in a place that is very well called the rooftop of the world.

The route from Lhasa to Ganden again has the power to just keep you enthralled and fascinated with the beauty. The view of the lake below and the clear blue sky above, dotted with snow-covered peaks just makes you wonder at the significance of life and beyond. While you ponder upon some significant facts of life, your trek will reach Ganden monastery, one of the oldest and largest of Buddhist monasteries in the country. It is about 28 miles from the capital city of Lhasa, and is located on the Wangbur Mountain.  The Ganden monastery, with Drepung and Sera is considered the three significant temples of Tibet. While you relax in the south banks of the Lhasa river, surrounded by the gardens, your tour operator will be there to see to your more basic requirements of food and stay.

The Ganden- Samye trek is arranged in such a way that while you experience the delights of what Tibet has on offer, you are also left enough time to relax and rejuvenate. After all, you have come to a place known for its meditational powers and prayers. So, instead of passing on those peaceful mountain peaks and lakes without a thought, you are left with plenty of time to experience it wholeheartedly.

When you have your fill of the Ganden monastery, you come across Drupshi village and Yamado campsite, again some of the prime attractions of Tibet. Here, you can have fun doing some shopping or just visiting the campsite for some socializing. And again, you might not have time enough to do that when you become overwhelmed with the nomad camp, the enchanting grasslands and meadows you encounter along the way.

The Samye monastery, when you finally gaze at it, relieves you of all the hardship you faced along the way to get here. This is one pilgrimage or trek that one needs to take to have an encounter with some of the glories of nature along the way.

There are more such beautiful treks and tours in Tibet which are specifically organized according to your choice. Most local tour operators do such treks everyday of the week, and have many starting points, again according to your convenience and travel plans.

Hence, if you want to go on any of the Tibet trekking tours, contact the best tour operators to have the most enchanting, exhilarating and never-before- had experience!

The arrival of a new year is a very special and significant occasion for the Tibetians and the visitors alike. The whole beautiful kingdom on the top of the world transforms itself into colorful congregations, with people dressed up in silks and traditional dresses. Several visitors come in for the Tibet festival tour around this time to witness an awe-inspiring sight.

If you are thinking about taking that Tibet festival tour to enjoy the festivities first hand, then here are some details about the occasion and what you can expect on your visit.

When is New Year celebrated in Tibet?

Every one of us has different ways to enjoy our new year. The Tibetians too, have a very unique and colorful way to commemorate the end of the year and the coming of new beginnings. The New Year is called ‘Losar’ in Tibet and is a very special time for the people of this country. The Tibetans follow the lunar calendar, and therefore, for them one year is twelve months. So, the first day of the first month of the year (Like January 1^st) is considered New Year. Although, unlike the other cultures and countries, the festival or rather, the beginning of New Year is celebrated for 15 days, the first three days being the focus of attention.

What is special about the New Year in Tibet?

While New Year is special everywhere, it has extra significance for this kingdom located within the confines of Himalayas. The reason behind this is that for them, this time of the year is occupied to wade away the evil spirits and bring in prosperity and good health. The tradition has been followed for several centuries now and comes with Buddhists religious beliefs. Although, many historians believe that this tradition of celebrating New Year through a series of rituals was followed by Bons even before Buddhism was introduced to them.

The same is followed even today, with innumerable small and beautiful rituals following one another, for the tenure of fifteen days. And thus, the visitors coming at this time of the year will be inundated with fragrance of the incense sticks, colors on those newly erected flags and the aroma of delicious cooking all around!

Several Special Tibet festival tours are organized for people who come from all across the world to experience the magic of New Year celebrations in Tibet.

How do the Tibetians celebrate their New Year?

The celebrations or rather, the rituals begin in the last two days of the old year. This is when people gear up for the new beginning by cleaning their house, preparing special ingredients for delicious recipes and visit the monks in monasteries for delivering their peace offerings.

The New Year dawn is when the real celebrations start. Food, drink, and frolic all are done with full fervor. New and glittering flags are erected; special reunions and parties are organized, celebrating the beginning of a New Year.

The whole of the Himalayan kingdom comes alive with all this festivity, giving the visitors a perfect insight into the lives of those who live here. Unlike the other times when the tourists come to enjoy the snow-covered peaks, this time of the year is when they just come to experience the festivities that lights up the sky beyond. The snow-covered peaks somehow lose their prime attraction spot when the whole of the country comes out to celebrate the new dawn.

Is it possible to visit Tibet during New Year?

Yes, it is very much possible to visit this beautiful Himalayan kingdom to take part in their New Year celebrations. The tour operators arrange special Tibet festival tour packages for their guests. This allows them to mingle with the locals in their festivities, and enjoy many exciting and ancient customs that the Tibetians follow during their New Year.

If you are planning to be a part of these celebrations, remember to book your tour with a local tour operator, well before the New Year. This is one of the busiest of the time wherein people from every corner of the world visit the place to have an experience of a lifetime! So grab your seats and plan your trip to make it a worthwhile visit!

Lhasa, the historical capital of Tibet, and one of the ancient cities of the world are shrouded with mystery and history. It has not only hosted a variety of different developments and wars and conflicts over the years, but it has also been an abode to some great spiritual leaders of the world.

A Tibet group tour is a must-have, therefore, when you are on a trip to Tibet. While any tour package will definitely include Lhasa visit as one of the prime attractions, an exclusive tour of the city is required to understand the very essence of the country and the people living in it. The Lhasa sightseeing tour will take you through the labyrinths and rugged streets to help you explore some of the finest sights in history.

What can you expect on such a tour to the ancient city of Lhasa? Here are some details.

Potala Palace

The Potala palace is one of the finest masterpieces in history. The Palace has stood tall and erect for many years, and have been the seat of Dalai Lamas for years. Here, in this Palace built in the 7^th century holds the secret to the Tibetan culture and religious beliefs. The palace was originally built by the 33rd Tibetan King, Songtsan Gampo. The present size of nine stories was extended by the 5^th Dalai Lama in the 17^th century. With 1300 hundred years of history captured within its confines, the Palace has been deemed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Palace stands tall near the Lhasa River, on what is called the ‘Red Hill’.  The view from the top of the Palace is simply breathtaking. However, what is more fascinating are those artifacts that are present within its confines.

Jokhang Temple

Another famous and most popular attraction in Lhasa is the Jokhang temple or the Jokhang monastery. This is again a spiritual center of Tibet, with several pilgrims traveling from across the plateau to visit the temple. Jokhang temple is situated in Lhasa, in Barkhor Street and is a four-story building, again built in the 7^th century, by the same king who built the Palace. The temple, which was earlier known as the ‘House of religious science’ or Tsuklakang, is now called – Jokhang, or the House of Buddha. The temple has also stood tall and survived through the anti-Buddhist movements and the test of time.

Norbulingka Palace and Garden

The summer palace of the Dalai Lamas, Norbulingka is another attraction to the visitors to the city of Lhasa. This Palace houses the biggest manmade garden in the Tibet autonomous region or the TAR.  This, like Jokhang and the Potala Palace, is a world heritage site.

Sera and Drepung Monasteries

The Sera monastery, the Drepung and the Ganden monasteries are the three monasteries within the Lhasa city. All the three are constructed in the 1400s and houses some very ancient artifacts and religious relics. The monasteries also are set in the backdrop of the mountains and therefore, hold serious attractions to the tourists coming on the Lhasa sightseeing tour.

There are several other beautiful locations, scenic roads, and bazaars like Bharkor Bazzar in Lhasa that are a must to explore on a sightseeing tour to the city. Take up the best Tibet group tours to ensure you visit all these places of interest in one of the ancient cities of the world, to have an experience of a lifetime.

Have you ever considered traveling to Tibet, the ‘rooftop of the world’? Have you booked yourself on a Tibet tour package? Then you should know more about the place before your intended visit.

Tibet stands tall and prestigious at an altitude where only the winds and the spirits confer. Here, at this high altitude, and with impossible landscape stay a few million who have made it their home and love to invite their guests with open arms. And, even if they fail to smile, the snow-covered mountains and the breeze flowing across the valleys will definitely wink and wave at you to welcome you into their confines.

There are not enough words to describe the feeling that engulfs you when you visit Tibet. That is why the travel agencies make matters easier for you by taking it on their hands to book a perfect Tibet tour package of your choice. So, if you are all set to travel to Tibet, here are some of the key attractions that you are bound to encounter, one time or the other.

The ancient city of Lhasa

Situated at an altitude of 3656 meters above the sea level, this ancient city of Lhasa is considered one of the ancient cities of the world. Here, in their mysterious confines, you encounter some of the wonders for which people travel to Tibet in the first place. The Potala palace stands in its all-glory with its golden rooftops shimmering in that snowy sun. The Palace visit is a must in any Tibet tour package. They then move along to the Jokang temple and the famous Norbulingka Palace. Both the palaces have been the abode of Dalai Lama in the past and have several secrets embedded in its walls. The sightseeing trip of Lhasa is included in every tour package – no tour is complete without a visit to the enthralling city of Lhasa.

Freshwater Lakes of Tibet

There are several beautiful, scenic and perfectly glorious rivers and lakes in Tibet. Starting from the Kyichu and the Brahmaputra river to the Yamdrok lake, these water bodies are unlike any you have seen or experienced. The Yamdrok Lake, one of the largest of the three sacred lakes of Tibet has such religious significance that hearing the whole story will give anyone goosebumps. The Yangbajing hot springs are another attraction in a Tibet tour package. The hot springs are located at a distance of 90 kilometers from Lhasa and have some magnificent valleys where you can see nomad camps, yaks and sheep along the slopes.

Beautiful snow-covered peaks

There are snow peaks and mountain passes galore. If you are an enthusiastic mountaineer or a trekker, nothing can stop you from having your hearts full at what Tibet has to offer. The Makalu peak, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, everywhere you see, you spot such beauty all around. The Mount Everest again does not need any introductions to mankind. Even if you cannot climb its magnificent height, you can always have a sneak peek at the Everest base camp and enjoy a chat with the mountaineers who have braved it all.

Monasteries and temples

From Lhasa to wherever you travel, you will encounter unique and enchantingly haunting monasteries wherever you travel in Tibet. The Tibet tour packages are designed to include all the main and famous monasteries of Tibet, such as the Samye, Tashi-Lhunpo and the Palchoe and Drepung and Sera monasteries. However, if you want to explore more, you can always do so to your heart’s content.

Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon

The world’s longest, and most perilous canyon, and one at a very high altitude, the Grand Canyon attracts several visitors from around the world every year. There are several such valleys and mountain passes that can be covered along the way to famous destinations of Tibet.

When it comes to Tibet, every inch of it is as fascinating as the travelogues and tour guides suggest. While it may not be possible to cover everything at one go, you can always enjoy the most famous spots of your choice within the stipulated time. For this, you need to pick out the best Tibet tour package of your choice to take back some wonderful memories home!

If you are looking for a run in the mill holiday with some barbecue and parties thrown in, then Tibet is definitely not a suitable location for you!

However, if you are excited about exploring the Snow-covered peaks, the unique landscapes, the valleys, and mountain passes, then Tibet will win hands down. If you are worried about the high altitude, you can always acclimatize with a Tibet train tour before hitting the road for a trek!

The Tibet train tour starts from the Qinghai plateau and the Jangthang plateau, to get you first acclimatized with the rarified air above. This train ride, however, qualifies as unlike any you have taken in your lifetime, and the reason is not just because of the altitude at which it runs. Let us explore the various train ride tours in Tibet, and which one would be the best to take on a first trip to the country.

Starting from Xining

Xining is one of the largest cities of the Tibetan plateau and is in the western china province of Qinghai. When you book a Tibet train tour with a local tour operator, you will be met at the airport of Xining to transfer you to the west train station of Xining. From here, and till the tie you reach the ancient city of Lhasa, your eyes will endure an assault of such beauty and tranquility to make the whole effort worthwhile.

The train from Xining takes you on what one can call as the World’s highest train ride. The scenic route will go through the Qinghai lake and the grasslands surrounding them. One also gets to visit the Nyenchen Thangla mountain range and the other beauties surrounding the whole landscape. The feeling one gets when the train finally enters Lhasa cannot be described in mere words. Even if you have done your homework, and have studied all about the Potala Palace, the abode of Dalai Lama, the first view of the Palace will still leave you spellbound. Nothing can match the beauty and the serene existence of this great Palace in the highest altitude, standing tall through its history. The ride takes about 23 hours, by which time your body will be slowly adjusted to the altitude. Not stopping at Lhasa, here the tour agency will take you on a trip inside the city, the train will proceed through other glories of Tibet, such as the Yarlung valley and the Samye monastery. From Gyantse to Shigatse and some temples in between, the whole train journey will get you through some of the fascinating places in Tibet.

Amdo Train Tour

If you are someone who is culturally inclined and would love to journey along Tibet to visit some of the famous monasteries, then you are in for a surprise with this tour. The Tibet train tours to Amdo and Kham monasteries starts at Lanzhou. This 13-day tour will enchant you with several phenomenal moments and spots along the way. There are monasteries, nomad camps, villages and lakes galore to leave you spell-bound along the way. Since, 13 days is a huge time to spend on rails, the overnight stays are arranged in good hotels in each city, making your trip all the more comfortable.

A trip to Everest and Beyond

When you are in Tibet, how can you miss the Mount Everest? The interesting point to note here is that one can travel to the Everest base camp and beyond in train from the Xining airport. While you will come across several momentous occasions along the way and gaze around in wonder, the train will slowly inch towards your first view of Lhasa city and the Potala Palace. The feeling that comes to you when you first sight that great Potala Palace is just inexplicable.

While every train journey or the Tibet Train tour is designed to give you the best possible sights in Tibet, the choice of picking one entirely depends upon the individuals. You can fix on one train tour that will take you to the place you want to visit the most or rather, a journey which you would love to make once in a lifetime.

Mount Kailash stands tall in the Western Tibetan plateau in all its grandeur and magnificence. Although Kang Rinpoche, as it is called in Tibetan sees footfalls (not to the peak of course, which is the heavenly abode of Gods and Goddesses) all through the year, the Saga Dawa festival brings more observers to the area! And the Tibet festival tours give special significance to the Saga Dawa conducted in the month of June in Mount Kailash.

The Mount Kailash, as we know is one of the holiest and most sacred mountains of the world. The mountain is not just religiously sacred and significant to the Bons of the area, but the Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus too. This is one of the reasons why Mount Kailash sees a lot of people coming all through the year to worship in reverence the abode of the Gods from far.

The Saga Dawa Festival

The festival of Saga Dawa begins in May and ends in June. The starting and the ending of the festivities depend upon the lunar calendar of the Tibetan Buddhists. The ‘Saga Dawa’ can be translated as the ‘Month of merits’ and therefore, celebrates the life of Buddha in various stages such as the birth, death and the enlightenment of Lord Buddha.

Since the month has so many merits to place, it is auspicious of all the months, and therefore, considered a perfect one for taking a pilgrimage. The Tibet festival tours are organized to bring pilgrims and visitors from across the world to various religious places. But the most significant of the places of visit that the pilgrims explore is Mount Kailash, especially during the month of Saga Dawa.

Practices and festivities of the month of Saga Dawa

Unlike the other festivals where the glitters and artifacts are in place, Saga Dawa is more sacred. The festival in celebration of birth, death, and nirvana of the Sakyamuni or Buddha, therefore, is observed by sparing the animals and insects or anything else from killing. Many bring such animals as crickets and fishes and release them in Mount Kailash, a way to indicate their lives have been spared.

These custom plays a very important significance to the Buddhists of Tibetan origin. They believe that the lives of those who release the insects are prolonged due to this ritual.

A kora or circumnavigation of the Mount Kailash is also an important ritual performed by the pilgrims during the Saga Dawa. One round or circumambulation of the holy Mount Kailash is considered to be equivalent to 100,000 times on any other holy place.

The new fluttering flags on Mount Kailash

Another colorful attraction and addition to the festivities is the tying of new prayer flags on the flagpole at Tarboche. Many come on the Tibet festival tours to tie these prayer flags on the new prayer flagpole and to help their prayers to reach the almighty through constant fluttering and drawing His attention to the prayer.

The 25 meters high pole is considered the tallest in Tibet. The devotees and the visitors on the festival tour tie the prayer flag before it goes up high on the sky, taking their prayers with it.

The whole festival is quite fascinating, especially to those traveling on a Tibet festival tour for the first time. Although it becomes crowded up there near the holy mountain, it is an experience that one should explore at least once in a lifetime!

With Tibet located at such a high altitude, is it wise to travel in the winters to this place? Or would it be frozen and inaccessible due to all that snow from the mountains and glaciers?

Surprisingly, the Tibet Winter tours are regarded as popular with many takers as the other such tours during the peak season. There are several reasons as to why people prefer to travel during winter when the typical season begins in April and ends by November.

• The off-season discounts are enormous, and so you save a lot of money on your Tiber travel
• There is less crowd everywhere, therefore, making it all the more silent and serene to enjoy the views offered
• The winter weather is perfect for perfect views of the snow-covered peaks. With no heat to deflect or melt the snow and form the mist which covers the peaks, the winter sun is completely friendlier to the peak viewers, presenting them with enchanting views of the mountains all through.
• The facilities such as the hotels and stays are occupied minimally, therefore making it easier for you to get the best possible places at good discounts
• You get to experience the local culture and religious practices through their festivals and functions and prayers than when you visit them during the peak season. Wherever you see, you get the uninterrupted view of the Tibetans enjoying their everyday life.

So, if you are planning to take upon the challenge of traveling to Tibet in winter, then here are some of the tours that might keep you enthralled.

The Lhasa to Tsetang Winter tour

The Southern part of Tibet or the Lhoka is more scenic with sand dunes and lakes and many more. This is the best part to explore on a Tibet winter tour. The trip begins at the Lhasa airport and proceeds to the Yarlung valley and the first Tibetan castle, the Yumbu Lhakang. The trip then takes you to some of the oldest religious places, such as the Traduk temple and the Samye monastery.

While the capital city of Lhasa is something that every person should experience in their trip to Tibet, the winter tour to the place will bring in the very essence of the city. The beautiful monasteries, temples and the Palace will be shrouded with snow all around and decorated with religious fervor to celebrate various festivals.

Lhasa to Nyingtri Tour

This is again one of the famous winter tours, which takes you to the Nyingtri or the Nyingchi level city. What makes the visit even more special is the fact that the trip from Lhasa to Nyingtri, at a distance of 420 kilometers is dotted with some very magnificent and scenic spots. Although the destination has its attractions, the trip, and the snow-capped peaks along the way make up for the winter weather or any discomfort you might experience due to the altitude.

Everest Base Camp, Terdrom nunnery and the Sakya

When you are in Tibet, definitely do as most visitors do – this should be true at least for the Everest base camp. When you have traveled so far, how can you miss out on that sneak peek of the great Everest? The Winter presents MT Everest in all its glory and magnificence to the on-lookers.

The Terdrom nunnery and the monasteries of Drigung Thiil and the Sakya are some of the other attractions well enjoyed even when the air is chilly and the jackets are out! The beauty of the mountains which snugly guard Tibet is enhanced manifolds during the winter season. The festivals of Palden Lhamo and the Labrang Monastery butter sculpture exhibition only increase this effect Tibet has on the winter tourists!

Tibet winter tour has several attractions to offer a tourist, as the peak season. Why not try Tibet at its serene best during this season to enjoy the warmth and solitude of the country?

The Rooftop of the world, the place where the mountains stand up high and tall to conference with the clouds – Tibet, has several treasures to unfold for the unawares.

Yamdrok lake treks are also one of the wonders for which people visit the place from all over the world. So, what is so special about a lake, when there are millions to explore around the globe? Let us explore the reason why tourists find a trek to Yamdrok fascinating.

The Lake and its Significance

The Yamdrok Lake or the Yamdrok Yumtso in Tibetan is a freshwater lake high up on the mountains. However, the lake is not just famous for its presence in the high altitude, but for its length. The Yamdrok Lake stretches up to 72 kilometers, or 45 miles and therefore, covers a large surface area up in the mountains.

Yamdrok Lake is also one amongst the three lakes in Tibet which is sacred and spiritual. The lake is considered to be the dwelling area of Goddesses and therefore, is visited by many localities and people from Asian countries for its religious significance. The legend has it that if ever the Yamdrok Lake dries up, Tibet will cease to exist. The lake is in the southern part of Tibet, in the Nangartse County of the Shannan prefecture and is visited by many religious leaders throughout the year and on special occasions.

Peak Seasons to Visit

While the Lake definitely is in its elements all through the year, the best place to visit the lake is in the months of April to November. As one can understand, these are the peak season months in Tibet, and therefore, a Tibet Trek tour is only possible in these seasons where the harsh weather gives some respite for the tourists who want to visit the place.

The local tour operators in Tibet organize tours and treks and mountain bike rides to Yamdrok all through the season. Instead of just traveling directly to the lake itself, the tours usually take treks and turns into various beautiful spots for the visitors to enjoy. For instance, a Tibet tour trek to Yamdrok from Lhasa will take you to the Kyichu valley, and the Lhasa city itself to soak in the magnificence of the temples, summer palaces, and monasteries. You then get to visit those Tibetan villages and camp at the Lhemachen too. The view of the Gongkar county and the Dol valley is something every trekker will remember for a lifetime.

When you reach the Lake campsite itself, the view of the Kurla Kangri snow mountain will leave you just spellbound. The lake itself, with its turquoise blue shimmering water and its peaceful flow, will enchant you with its beauty and serene existence.

While the major attraction is the lake and its turquoise blue water and all its religious significance, people travel here to the campsite to watch some unique fauna and flora. The lake is home to several migratory birds. One can see many such beautiful birds flying across the sky to make their temporary abode in the lake.

Preparations Expect from Yamdrok Lake Trek

Yamdrok Lake and the other such freshwater lakes present not just challenge, also represents the integral culture and religion of the place. Since any Tibet tour trek will include the Yamdrok Lake visit, you might encounter the lake in all its majestic appearance one time or the other during those tours. However, if you are interested in fauna and flora of the place and enchanted with the tales about the lake, then make a special visit to Yamdrok to soak in its warmth and mystery. Book yourself on one such Tibet Tour trek which exclusively aims at reaching Yamdrok to spend a few days in the laps of Mother Nature!

Tibet is best known for its enchanting views of the snow-covered peaks and the fascinating treks it has to offer to a traveler. The monasteries and the temples are again places of interest to many visiting the place.

However, there are several serious considerations and preparations that need to be done before one can embark on a trip to this fascinating destination. One of the major considerations is for the weather. With so much snow in place and all those peaks overlooking the plateau, it is no wonder that the country experiences harsh weather most of the year. The season or the peak season for visiting the country, therefore, is limited to a few months of the year.  So, if you are embarking on a Tibet tour, you need to plan well before your travel time.

While ideally, the tourist season starts from April to the middle of November, one can enjoy Tibet from April to middle of November too. Careful preparations and a good tour guide can make them visit possible even during the off-seasons, which might pose a challenge and a lot of adventure to the visitors.

The November to the beginning of January is a very sunny weather and even if it is becoming colder and the winter is already stared. During the day time, is still warm and comfortable weather. January and February is the coldest season and experience severe to very severe snowfall in the higher plateau of Tibet like Mount Kailash and Everest regions and all that it entitles. Since you come with a plan to enjoy the Tibet tour, the ideal seasons to travel would be what the Tour operators call the peak season. During the summer months or the late spring, the place will be all set to receive its visitors. The roads will be free of snow and the lakes that are high up on the mountains will be accessible through the road. And most of all, the Everest base camp would be open to the visitors and permits can be obtained to experience the Tibetan hospitality at large.

Another major factor which influences people to come to Tibet is those famous and colorful festivities during special occasions. There are many festivals that the Tibetans celebrate, either to welcome their new-year or as a special offering to the Goddesses. The offering day at the monasteries and the butter and lamp festivals, all present such a delightful sight to the visitors. The travel agencies and visitors plan their Tibet tours to fall during these festivals to enjoy the delightful sights.

And, peak seasons and permits aside, the planning for a travel to one of the highest locations of the world should be done keeping in view of your interests. Instead of just blindly booking into any tour package offered, look into what all is included in the tour. Are the treks taking you to the places of your interest? Are they going to provide you with the best stays along the way? Are you going to experience the Tibetan hospitality at those quaint little villages? These points make the most interesting lists when you are preparing for a Tibet tour, any time of the year!

After all, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity – make the most of it by planning well ahead of your travel!

There are countless ways in which one can have an adventure. Each individual has a different set of requirements when it comes to an adventurous journey, and Tibet has them all, according to the manifold traveler accounts that we have on that place.

The altitude of the country for one, and its pseudonym, as the ‘Rooftop of the world’ in itself, makes it adventurous in the eyes of many visitors. Now other than this, how about cycling and biking in such a high altitude with rocks for roads? Or venturing into alleyways and valleys to get a sneak peek of the highest peak, the Mount Everest? And those freshwater lakes secluded and preserved in such a high altitude that people take days to reach its confines?

The list is endless when we contemplate why Tibet is considered an adventurous destination.  Millions of travelers from across the world travel to Tibet every year to enjoy the Tibet adventure travel, irrespective of the fact that the high altitude and the weather may play deterrent to many. That is where the local tour operators come in with their well-designed packages and planned travels to assist these enthusiastic crowds to get what they came to the country in the first place.

The Tibet adventure travel with its beautiful destinations and mysterious pathways are personalized and designed to suit each individual. Instead of pre-planned paths, some of them are tweaked to add a peak visit or valley tour.  There are cycle tours to the Everest base camp or the freshwater lakes which people take irrespective of the terrain and harsh climate they face along the way. The cultural visits to the monasteries tucked secretly in the confines of the valleys and the biking treks to the base camps are all adventurous in their own way.

Every such package tour is designated as a cultural tour or an adventurous trip, to help visitors pick the right choice when they are booking them. And although each trip, spiritual, cultural or otherwise is aimed at providing an experience of a lifetime, every one of them has one ingredient in them-adventure. Why or how can travel to the world’s highest country not exciting or adventurous?

If you visit any site which talks about the places of interest to visit in Tibet, you would see innumerable snow-covered mountains, lakes, and monasteries. But one thing that is common among them all is the fact that they are not just ordinary places of visit, but something that presents the travelers with all elements of mystery. And that makes the trips more exciting and thrilling to the visitors.

Hence, if you are on a tour to any part of the country, you are destined to get a completely stimulating and intoxicating experience that can only be described as adventurous. It is no wonder, therefore, that Tibet is considered as one of the most popular and adventurous destinations of the world.