Lobsang Wangdu and Yolanda O’Bannon of YoWangdu Experience Tibet answer your questions about how to travel to Tibet.
2026 Travel Advisory:
• Kailash Trek in 2026: This is a Year of the Horse – the most sacred year for the Kailash circuit – and Saka Dawa (May 17–June 15) will bring extreme crowds. Book very early or consider a different window.
• Nepal Border update: The Kyirong Nepal–Tibet border reopened in late December 2025, with a temporary bridge. The Dram border is also open, though there is sometimes traffic on the Tibet side during reconstruction from the 2014 earthquake.
• Visa update: The special Chinese Group Visa is no longer required for travel from Nepal to Tibet. You can use an individual visa issued from your home country. A Tibet travel permit is still required to be arranged by an official agency.
Need help? We’ll connect you – for free – with an official, Tibetan-owned agency we trust.
We made these videos at various times — the best way to get up-to-the-minute updates is to ask for us to connect you to our preferred Tibetan-owned agencies, and they will answer your questions, with no pressure to buy.
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
Can I visit Lhasa by myself?
- Post: 17 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 >>
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
What gifts should I bring to Tibet?
How to stay healthy in Tibet?
Good hikes near Lhasa
What to do in Xining before taking the Tibet train to Lhasa?
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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