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How to Travel to Tibet: Short Video Answers to Your Questions

Tibet Travel Q&A: Lobsang and Yolanda

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.

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Is it safe to talk to Tibetans when you’re in Tibet?

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Is late summer too rainy for overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu?

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  • Get more detailed weather info in the free Tibet Travel Planning Guide

How to deal with visas and permits for Tibet?

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Is October a good time to visit Tibet?

  • Tibet weather at a glance

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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Post date: February 10, 2019 | By: yowangdu | Lasted update: December 7, 2019

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  1. Debbie says

    July 28, 2019 at 8:45 am

    Greetings! Love your website!
    I’m doing the 8-day overland trip to Kathmandu starting August 16. Should I bring rain pants?

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    • yowangdu says

      July 28, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      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.

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  2. Eileen Hewson says

    May 1, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks for your reply and for your interesting newsletter.

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  3. Eileen Hewson says

    April 20, 2019 at 12:27 am

    Has Tibet reopened to Foreigners after the annual shutdown?
    Please send me your newsletter.

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    • yowangdu says

      April 20, 2019 at 10:46 am

      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.

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