Revered in four religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, Mount Kailash is the mythical Mount Meru, the world pillar and center of the universe. This sacred mountain lies in the far west of Tibet, in the Gangtise Mountain Range in Ngari Prefecture. Not only is this mountain holy for millions of people, but it also lies...Read More
Traveling to Tibet is not easy but needs planning and help from the local travel agency, and we at Explore Tibet can organize almost all the aspects of your Tibet tour. There is no exact time for being the best time to travel to Tibet. Tibet is a year-round holiday destination, and each of the...Read More
Travel to Tibet is referred to as travel to the roof of the world or land of snow. This is because the average altitude of the Tibetan plateau is above 4000m above sea level. It stretches for around 2000km from west to east, surrounded by high peak mountains. The Himalayan Mountain ranges to the south,...Read More
You might have heard about Tibet’s unique culture and its beautiful landscapes. I have been traveling around Tibet for many years, and here I will share some of the best things to do in Tibet and unique places to visit. I hope it’ll inspire you to travel to Tibet. What to see in Tibet? Most...Read More
Tibet is the dream destination for most travelers out there, and plans a trip to Tibet is the most decisive destination. You might have heard how difficult it is to travel to Tibet and how expensive it is. Here I will give you all the necessary guides and tips to plan a trip to Tibet...Read More
Barkhor Street is located in Lhasa’s heart, encircling the Jokhang temple in the old district of Lhasa. It is said that in 647, King Songtsen Gampo built the Jokhang temple. Jokhang is one of the first and old temples built in Tibet. Religiously, Barkhor Street is actually a one-way circled praying road around the Jokhang...Read More