By Dawa Tsering, Executive Director, Tibet Shambhala Adventure
Tibet Travel Permit for Kailash Tour: China Visa, Xining–Lhasa Train and Nepal Border Guide
Every year, we receive dozens of messages from travelers planning a Mount Kailash tour through Tibet. Many of them enter China via Xining, take the Qinghai–Tibet Railway to Lhasa, and then travel overland through western Tibet before crossing into Nepal at Kyirong. And nearly all of them have the same questions: Do I need a China visa? What is the Tibet Travel Permit? Can I board the Xining–Lhasa train with a copy of the..

Altitude Acclimatization for Tibet Trekking | Everest Base Camp & Mount Kailash Guide
Trekking in Tibet is not only about walking through some of the most dramatic Himalayan landscapes on earth. It is about learning how to travel wisely at altitude — and doing so with respect for the environment your body will be moving through. From the ancient streets of Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Tibet, from the vast Tibetan plateau to the sacred Mount Kailash kora, Tibet travel takes you through some of the highest inhabited regions on the planet.

For many travelers, this is the adventure of a..

Tibet Travel Rules 2026: Essential Updates Every International Traveler Should Know
Tibet has always been one of the most inspiring destinations in Asia. For many international travelers, it is not just another place to visit, but a journey into a world of sacred mountains, high-altitude landscapes, ancient monasteries, deep spiritual culture, and some of the most dramatic scenery on earth.
However, traveling in Tibet is different from traveling in many other parts of mainland China or Asia. Because of Tibet’s high altitude, fragile environment, important cultural heritage sites, and special travel permit system, visitors need to plan carefully. This is especially..