Lobsang Wangdu and Yolanda O’Bannon of YoWangdu Experience Tibet answer your questions about how to travel to Tibet.
Note: If you’re planning to visit Tibet you will need to work with an official Tibet travel agency as independent travel is not permitted. If you need help connecting to a reliable Tibetan-owned travel agency, send us a request for a referral and we will be happy to introduce you to a great team.
Good hikes near Lhasa
What to do in Xining before taking the Tibet train to Lhasa?
Lessons Learned about Using your Phone in Tibet
- How to use your iPhone for free in China/Tibet
- To check if your iPhone model is supported by Chinese networks
- Check what sites are blocked currently in mainland China and Tibet
- A different list of websites blocked in China/Tibet
Is it Safe to Travel to Tibet?
- Altitude Sickness Prevention: How to Stay Healthy at High Altitude in Lhasa and Everywhere in Tibet
- Request an introduction to a reliable Tibetan travel agent with a good safety track record
What gifts should I bring to Tibet?
How to stay healthy in Tibet?
Can I visit Lhasa by myself?
- Post: 10 Dos and Don’ts for a First Time Visit to Lhasa
- For a post on some actual prices on Tibet trips, sign up for our free Tibet Travel Planning Guide >>
How to travel cheaply in Tibet?
- Post: How Much Does it Cost to Travel to Tibet?
- For a post on some actual prices on Tibet trips, sign up for our free Tibet Travel Planning Guide >>
How can I take a meditation walk in Lhasa?
What is the best way to arrive in Tibet — via Nepal or China?
- Info about the Nepal visa
- Altitude sickness prevention
- Planning your Tibet trip
- Best 100 Tibet travel tips
Is it safe to talk to Tibetans when you’re in Tibet?
Is late summer too rainy for overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu?
How to deal with visas and permits for Tibet?
Is October a good time to visit Tibet?
More video answers to your questions about Tibet travel:
- How to prevent altitude sickness?
- Can I find a Tibetan guide for my trip?
- How do I get into Tibet?
- How to manage the train ride to Tibet? Is the cabin comfortable and safe?
- Is it possible to travel overland from Kham to the T.A.R.?
Get more answers to your Tibet travel questions at our How to Visit Tibet FAQ post.
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Dear YoWangdu,
Do I have enough time to plan for Kailash trip this May. It is January now.
How do I know if I am fit for this trip? Currently I do not have any health problem. However I am a very petite person ( a slim small build).
I greatly appreciate your videos.
Thank you for sharing your experiences,
Chi
Hi Chi, You have plenty of time to plan a trip for May. Most travelers who have no health problems, and can hike for most of the day, can do this strenuous hike. The most important thing is that you talk to your doctor, and check out our altitude sickness prevention information (https://www.yowangdu.com/tibet-travel/lhasa-altitude.html), and bring clothing to protect against very cold weather and possible rain or snow. (It gets very cold on the Dolma La pass any time of year.) Also, learn as much as you can about the Kailash trek in advance. https://www.yowangdu.com/tibet-travel/mt-kailash.html If you want an introduction to a reliable Tibetan travel agency, Please fill out the Tibet Travel request at this page on our site:
https://www.yowangdu.com/tibet-travel/referral.html
Cheers and best of luck.
Greetings! Love your website!
I’m doing the 8-day overland trip to Kathmandu starting August 16. Should I bring rain pants?
It’s very likely to rain at some point during the trip. Summer rain is often at night, but it could be anytime. We did have rain paints at Everest but that was as a wind layer against the cold. Have also been soaked at Shigatse in the summer — and rain pants were good. But really up to you. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your reply and for your interesting newsletter.
Has Tibet reopened to Foreigners after the annual shutdown?
Please send me your newsletter.
Hi Eileen, yes, Tibet has opened again, and in fact the shutdown ended at some point in March this year — at least in theory. The announcement came too late for permits to actually be processed in March but in theory Tibet was open. We’ll sign you up to the newsletter, which we’ll need to do through signing you up for the Tibet Travel Planning Guide. You should get an email soon.