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Welcome to Tibet, the true Shangrila (Shambhala) of the world, the third pole and spiritual axis of the world.
Whether visiting for a few days or planning a more extended vacation, Tenzin Travel and Tours aims to be an invaluable one-stop resource for your journey in Tibet, China. Here, we won’t be able to discuss the tour information and itineraries. Still, we will give you all the information you wish to know if I am an international traveler coming to Tibet for the first time.
In the meantime, Tenzin travel is a local Tibetan travel agency run and owned by local Tibetans residing in Lhasa city, offering Tibet Tours and Travel for international visitors to Tibet.
All our founding members are former tour guides with decades of experience in Tibet tourism. Our expertise also comes with wisdom of global culture, understanding of what a traveler would require, and firsthand knowledge of the Tibetan culture and customs.
We are here to help. This page will provide all the information you need to know, broken down by subject matter. Please scroll down to discover more tips and tricks for traveling to Tibet.
Research and Information Gathering
Tibet is a very unique destination in China and the world. In order for an Interntional travelers to visit Tibet, there are certian destinct regulation in the region. Those are just to help preserve the local Enviromental and Culture.
Tibet Travel permit is issued by the Tibet tourism development commitee of Tibet. This is the only issuing authorities. All the registered Local Travel Agency in Lhasa can make your permit on your behalf after booking the tour with them.
Tibet is located on Average of 4500 Meters above the sea level. The High elevation of Tibet and its remoteness make traveling to Tibet a chellenging. It is remommend for all the travel to get a good travel Insurance for traveling to Tibet.
It is essential for all the travelers to have little knowledge and Understanding about Tibet. We would specially would like to recommend travelers to Learn About Culture, our belief and Etique. It will only help you enjoy your holiday.
It is strongly recommend for all the international visitors to book your Tibet tour with a Registered Local Travel agency in Lhasa. It is even better to find a local Tibetan agency in Lhasa for more authentic experiences.
Find the most suitable and perfect Tibet tours to suit you. We have many tour sample here, and we can create you a bespoke Tibet tour itinerary to suit your need. You can also join into our Tibet Budget Group tours.
Booking Tours and Preparing Documents
Booking Tibet tour is a simple procedure. Most travel agency will send you a copy of the tour contract which you will have to sign. Additional to signing the tour contract, You will have to send the deposit mention on contract.
You need the Chinese Visa to enter into Tibet. Chinese Visa can be apply from all the Chinese embassy. If you are coming to Tibet from Nepal, it is mandatory to get it from the embassy in Nepal. Other wise you can get it anywhere.
Your Tibet travel agency will have to apply it on your behalf. Permit is always free, dont pay extra for it. Submit your passport and Visa, Book tour with them as early as possible for applying your Tibet travel permit.
Time to time train and flight tickets for Lhasa could become hard to get. You must understand Tibet is a very popular destination for domestic tourist here in China. It is vice to book all the tickets month ahead.
Chinese Group Visa Agent in Nepal
If you are planing to enter into Tibet from Nepal, You will have to get the Chinese Group Visa from Kathmandu. It is vice to have direct cotract with the visa agent in Nepal and More infor about how to get the visa.
If you are taking flight from other cities in China to Lhasa, You will need original permit in hand. So it discuss in advance with your Tibet travel agency on how to get the permit while you arrive in China. And make the plan accordingly.
Before Leaving Your Home
Money and Credit Card
The Chinese Yuan or RMB (both same) is used in China including Tibet. You can have access to ATM in all the major towns in Tibet. Credit card works in all the major shops. Have you consider cashless currency with wechat?
Print Your Tibet Travel Permit
If you are planing to enter into Tibet from Other cities of China via train. You will only need to print the copy of your permit to get into Tibet. It is better to print it at your home without risking to look for printing it in China.
Here we use different apps, the apps you are using in your country might not work here. There are some apps which can make your journey in Tibet easier. It is recommend to download these apps before leaving home.
Traveling to Tibet is different as compare to traveling to the other regions world. Traveling here requires you to a different packing list comprising winter and summer cloths. here is the recommend Tibet packing list.
Access to Email
Send all the optional email address to your travel agency in Lhasa for urgency. Yahoo, outlook and other business email addresses are recommended. Send you China hotel’s informations for sendingTibet travel permit too
Buy Require Medications
The Medicine available in Market in Tibet is different. It is recommend for all the traveler coming to Tibet buy all the neccessary medication before leaving home. Medication for High Altitude Sickness are rare.
Getting to Tibet
lots of travelers prefers to combine their Tibet travel with Nepal. Both region complement each other well on the different side of Himalaya. It is its own benefit with its limits like Chinese Group Visa from Kathmandu.
For all the travelers coming to Tibet via Nepal will have to get the Chinese Group Visa from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Here are some detail information you will need to know about getting it.
Kathmandu, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Xining are some of Major gate way cities to Tibet. You can not come to Tibet directly from your country. Here are our detail travel guide for all these major gateways cities to Tibet.
Traveling from Other cities of China to Tibet has its own convenient and benefit. There is a greater option to travel in more budget and more transportation convenience. But there are few things you must keep in mind and follow.
lots of travelers prefers to combine their Tibet travel with Nepal. Both region complement each other well on the different side of Himalaya. It is its own benefit with its limits like Chinese Group Visa from Kathmandu.
For all the travelers coming to Tibet via Nepal will have to get the Chinese Group Visa from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Here are some detail information you will need to know about getting it.
Acclimatization in Tibet
Tibet is call roof of the world for it is situated highest on surface of earth. The level oxygen in Tibet’s atmosphere is less compare to lower region. Your body need time and rest for Acclimatization in Tibet.
If you are taking flight to Lhasa from other cities of China. It is mandatory for you to have the original Permit in your hand while boarding the flight to Lhasa. So it is important to see how you will get the permit.
Lhasa Train Station and Airport Guide
Traveling from Other cities of China to Tibet has its own convenient and benefit. There is a greater option to travel in more budget and more transportation convenience. But there are few things you must keep in mind and follow.
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About Tenzin Travel & Tours
Tenzin Travel is one of Tibet’s most experienced tour operators, with over 20 years in the industry. Founded by a local Tibetan family with decades of expertise as guides, managers, and route planners, we craft personalized itineraries for every traveler.
Our Lhasa office is just steps from Barkhor Square, and our all-Tibetan team ensures deep cultural, linguistic, and religious insights, setting us apart from other agencies.
Beyond tourism, we support Tibetan communities by donating a portion of each tour to local projects. Your travel to Tibet is about more than profit—it’s about opportunity for us to give back.