Tibet is located at the main part of Qinghai-Tibet plateau, south-West frontier of China. Tibet borders with Sichuan, Yuannan, Qinghai and Xinjiang; to the south contiguous to India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Burma and bounded by Kashmir on the west. It is the land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesome landscapes, artistic monasteries and century old caravan trails. The image of Tibet has been portrayed as 'Shangri-La" in the western world because of geographical inaccessibility. This magical and mysterious land was opened to tourism in 1985 only. Before this, it avoided influence from the West and developed its unique culture and religion independently. A visit to this land of unforgettable curious nomads, mysterious monasteries and vast breath-taking panoramas is a much rewarding holiday experience.

Since Tibet was governed by the spiritual leaders, monasteries and religious institutions were the backbone of power so the importance and prestige were shown by the size and magnificent architecture of these buildings. Tibet is an immensely historic place with unrivalled culture and is staggeringly beautiful in its stark simplicity. The place is for you to discover and enjoy, we simply try to assist you in making your dreams come true.

Lying in the rain shadow of the Greater Himalaya, Tibet is a barren, high altitude plateau of brown rolling hills, pierced occasionally by enormous peaks and covering an area the size of Western Europe. Tibet, averaging more than 4,000 meters above sea level, is well known as the "roof of the world." The Himalayas, ranging from east to west on the southern edge of the Tibet Plateau, run for 2,400 kilometers with an elevation of more than 6,000 meters. Despite the high altitude of the Tibetan plateau, the daytime temperatures are actually quite mild. Between April and November the average temperature ranges form 15-25 degrees Celsius and the skies are generally clear and blue. From July to August though there can be the odd shower during the day. The nights, however, can be very cold and temperatures can drop below 0 degrees Celsius. The best time of year to be in Tibet is from May to the beginning of November, after which temperatures start to plummet. However, in May and June there is a wind factor to consider and dust storms are not unusual. October and November often bring some dazzlingly clear weather and daytime temperatures can be quite comfortable at Tibet’s lower altitudes. The coldest months are from December to February. It is not impossible to visit Tibet in the winter, but high-altitude trekking becomes almost impossible. High passes sometimes become snowbound, which can make travel difficult. The low-altitude valleys of Tibet (around Lhasa, Shigatse and Tsetang) see very little snow.

To apply for China visa, passports must be valid for more than 6 months. The normal Chinese visas issued from Chinese foreign missions abroad are useless to enter Tibet from Kathmandu. For the visa procedure, we need following information at least a month prior to your arrival in Tibet. 1) Full name as exactly in the passport (incl. middle name) 2) Sex 3) Passport no 4) Nationality 5) Passport issued date 6) Passport expiry date 7) Date of birth 8) Occupation. Please ensure that the passport details of ordinary passports are sent to us (no diplomatic passport). We also require the photocopy of the passport as email attachment. The visa is issued in Kathmandu after the arrival of clients. We need at least one full visa working day to obtain the visa in Kathmandu. Chinese Embassy processes visas only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The included information is current regulation in force. The changes are made frequently by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. So it is suggested to enquire us for the most recent visa regulation.

A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted, the traveling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet's high altitude, travelers with a history of heart, lung or anemia problems should consult a doctor before considering a visit. It’s limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard. Though all programs in Tibet are strictly conducted under the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau, we make every effort to ensure that our clients' journey is smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, you should not have high expectation regarding the service in Tibet.

The exiled Dalai Lama encourages Westerners to visit his country and we also believe a journey to Tibet to be a worthy and fascinating goal. Traveling to Tibet is certainly an incredible journey to the rooftop of the world!