There is so much traditional local Tibetan cuisine that is not familiar to outsiders. The food in Tibet varies by region, flavors, and ingredients. In this article, we’re taking you through the basics of Tibetan cuisine, staples ingredients, dishes, and of course, where to find the best food in Tibet and what you shouldn’t leave...Read More
Lhamo La Tso or Lhamo Tso is a small oval oracle lake located in Gyaca County of Lhokha Province, Lhasa. Literally, in the Tibetan language Lhamo means Goodness and LaTso, which means soul lake. Lhamo Latso Lake is regarded as the most sacred Lake in Tibet. In other words, it is called Vision Lake, where...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
Samye monastery is in Darnak town of Lhoka County(Shannan), Tibet. It is situated valley facing the northern part of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Samye Monastery was first established in the 8th century by King Trisong Dhesten, who invited scholar Khenpo Bhodisatuva and Guru Padmasambhava from India to bless the site took three years to build...Read More
Choekor Duchen festival in Tibet is one of the four great seasonal festivals. They are numerous festivals celebrated by the Tibetan and the most important four seasonal festivals celebrated by all Tibetan Buddhists are Losar (Tibetan New Year), Saga Dawa (a month where Buddha was born, enlightenment and death), and Choekor Duchen (Buddha gave teachings...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
Where is Yushu? Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in southern Qinghai Province on the northern Tibetan Plateau with an elevation of around 3,700 m (12,100 ft). It is 500 miles from Xining (the capital of Qinghai Province). Yushu has a population of 300,000 people and is over 95% Tibetan. The prefecture has an area of 188,794 square...Read More
Great news for all the foreigners who live in China. Finally, Tibet is reopened. We had so many travelers asking about Tibet trips since last year. Now it’s time to book your flights and join our Tibet group tours with different options. Here are the conditions: Residence proof: You will need residence proof that you...Read More
