Lhasa Travel Forum

I would like to stay in a hostel in Lhasa? Somewhere will I will easily meet fellow travellers and arrange a trip to Nepal.

Thank-you,
p.

Looking to get a decent photo of Everest on the way from Lhasa to Khatmandu. Is it necessary to get a tour that turns off the road and heads south toward base camp or can you see it ok from the road? Is it customary for a driver to stop for a picture or am I going to be photographing at 90 miles per hour?
Thanks.

I've been waiting patiently reading the papers and know the tickets for the 1st an 2nd have been sold.
How easy or difficult was it to get tickets and did you have to get a permit or did they do away with that.

I'm heading to Chengdu or Beijing tomorrow, whichever train leaves first. Anything you can add that would make it easier?

Is it possible for an American to get a visa to India from Tibet?

Hi

I am planing to travel from Shanghai to Lhasa in January and, if possible, continue to Kathmandu. Does anybody have any information if the bus service is running at this time of year, if passes are usually open, or what other possible routes and modes of travel exist?

Thank you for your help,

Niklas

I'm looking to cross China through Tibet. Is it easier permit/visa wise Khatmandu-Lhasa-Chengdu-Shanghai or Shanghai-Chengdu-Lhasa-Khatmandu? Can I just waltz through the country on my own or do I have to be part of a tour group?
Thanks in advance...

Would like to trek to everest base camp and up to advanced bace camp. Can you pick up a tour like this in Lhasa easily? Or can anyone recommend an alternative mountain trek. Would like to get up to 7000m.

Thanks

We're heading to Lhasa next week, any suggestions on booking ahead or no? I'm looking at the Yak Hotel or Ghood Gu but can't find anywhere to book online, are they usually open enough for a walk up?

Hi, I am going on a 8 day trekking tour starting in Lhasa in the middle of May. My question is what sort of things can I expect. i.E. When we are trecking do the tours usually provide people or vehicles to carry equipment/ supplies? Do you normally set up a camp each night with tents etc. How strenuous are the treks? I'm 54 yo not in great shape but go to the gym 4 days a week. On the treks do you typically meet Tibetan people. Or is it primarily sight seeing? I have my itinery below. Thank you for any help.

Dana


8 (Days ‘TiBet ‘Trekjing
Tour Highlights:
Locked away in its Himalayan fortress, Tibet has long exercised a unique hold on the inugination of the West ‘Shangri-Lac ‘the Land ofSnowsc ‘the Rooftop of the World, Tibet is mysterious in a way that few other places are. Tibet’s strategic importance, straddling the Himalaya between China and the Indian svbcontinent, made it irresistible to China who invaded in 1950. But Tibetans have never had it easy. Theirs is a harsh environment and human habitation has always been a precarious proposition Even so, the deliberate cultural strangling inflicted by the Chinese occupiers since 1950 rates as the worst misfortune the inhabitants of the ‘Land of Snows’ have been forced to encAire.
Day 1 SINGAPORE - CHENGDU
Assemble at Changi Airpod for your flight to Chengdu by Air China. Upon arrival you will be meet and greet by our friendly representative at the airpod and transfer to the hotel for over night. The rest of the day WIl be free for your leisure. At this time, e would strongly advise that you have a good rest, drink lots of water and sleep early. This would help you to acclimatize better Mien you arrive in Lhasa the next day at 3760 metres.
Day2 CHENGDU—LHASA (BIUD)
After breakfast, take a morning flight to Lhasa by domestic flight. Lhasa is not only the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, but also the center of Tibetan politics, economy, culture and religion. It is located on the North Band of the Lhasa River, and stands at 3760 metres above sea level. As you are in high altitude, e strongly advise you to have a good rest, drink lots of ater (at least 3 litres of water) and sleep early.
Day 3 LHASA (BIUD)
After breakfast, visit the world famous Potala Palace — “A bright pearl on the roof of the world”. The Potala is full of elaborate adwork and frescos. The 13-story pala stands 117 metres high and has over 1000 rooms. The entire building is made of stone and wood, Wth walls averaging 3 metres thick. The Potala contains many predous works of ad, including ornately derated statues, sculptures and Tibetan painting. The original Potala as destroyed in the 9th century, during the breakdown of the Tubo Kingship era. It was rebuiltduring the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama. It became known as the “Winter Pala” by the 1750’s, when the 7th Dalai Lama built the Norbulingka Park, as his summer residence. After lunch, depad for a tour to Jokhang Temple. It is one of the holiest shrines in Tibet, the spiritual center of Lhasa and stands in the head of the old dty. Later, visit the bustling market place of Bakhor.
DAY 4—7 FOUR DAYS TREKKING FROM GYAMA TO SAMYE MONASTERY (BILID)
After breakfast drive east, stopping at Ganden Monastery, and begin the trek from Gyama Valley to Samye Monastery. Climbing gradually, Wth plenty of time to acclimatize. You’ll enunter Tibetan nomad yak herders and giant marmots, and marvel at the star-lit skies visible in this crystal clear air. Now well acclimatized, you’ll cross Tseb La (17,000’) and Kampa La (16,450’) and descend into a valley of wild roses, meditation caves and ancient chortens (stupas). Those who Wsh can take a day hike up to Emmaling hermitage site where Guru Rinpoche — the sage who brought Buddhism to Tibet — meditated high in the diffs in the 7th ntury. The last day’s trek passes through farming villages and ends at Samye Monastery, Tibet’s oldest monastery, recently restored in its grandeur. You’ll enjoy a full rest day here, touring the monastic complex and with time to explore the hilly desed-like environs. Your final day in Tibet, you’ll drive to Tsetang, “Valley of the Kings,” the aadle of Tibetan civilization, Miere the oldest building in Tibet stands.
Day 8 TSEDANG— CHENGDU - SINGAPORE (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airpod for your flight badc to Chengdu. On arhval, connect flight from Chengdu back to Singapore.

We are hoping to travel to Lhasa and around Tibet in October, perhaps even to Base Camp but we are a little concerned with the high probability of AMS or altitude sickness. Have read all the signs and symptoms but woud like any feedback from anyone including how many become really sick and how good are the facilities there.The trip back to Kathmandu will be by road andI know the passes are very high so is it a good trip back ? Thanks.

is there a train station at lhasa?
thanks for any reply.

Hey I'm going to Lhasa at the end of October, and was hoping to do an overland tour to Kathmandu, with a stop at Everest BC if possible. Just wondering if somebody has done this trip before and how much it cost them? Also, is it likely that I would be able to find other travellers to share the cost of the 4x4 (being that it is the tail end of tourist season)?

If anyone is interested in this tour, I'd be planning to leave Lhasa around the 22nd of October. Give me a shout if you'll be in Lhasa around that time.

Any advice/suggestions/warnings people could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Paul
paulcohoon(at)hotmail(dot)com

hi

I am looking at going from KTM to Lhasa in the next 7 months.
I would probably fly.
I am looking to visit Lhasa, and monastaries, temples etc.

Anyone have any advice on these flights?
Visa requirements?
Weather?
Can I go by myself or do I need to be part of tour group?

thanks

Mark

Hi all,

I'm travelling to Tibet later this year and was wondering how long it will take to get the Travel Permit for Tibet in Chengdu? Is it a matter of a couple of hours or does it take longer?

And, I'll be arriving on a friday in Chengdu, does anyone know if you can start 'the permit process' on that day? ie it's not a day when offices are closed et cetera

One other question, I want to travel from Lhasa to Kathmandu by jeep along the friendship road. How does this work? Do you sign up for such a trip at a travel agency in Lhasa? If so can you recommend one? If you are with two persons is that enough to take the trip from Lhasa to KTM?

Thanks a lot and regards,

Jaap

Hi,
I am going to Lhasa, and read a lot about the limitations ("foreigners not allowed to roam freely").
What does it look like?
I arrived in Lhasa, come to my hotel, and am going to some palace next day (or go shopping at night, lets say).
Will a policemen meet me in front of the hotel, and say - "No, you are allowed to leave the hotel, only with the group"? How does it work?

And: August is a rainy season. Is it a good reason to delay travel, or it is no really rainy there?

Leo

Hi all,

I am going to Lhasa this July. I am from Chengdu (China) and I am a psychology graduate student in U.S. right now. I would like to have someone to travel together. Having a trip company is always better than travelling by yourself. Please let me know if you are interested in?

Email: liliduan@hotmail.com

Has anyone experience in overland tour from Lhasa to Kashgar? What kind of transport? How many days? What about accomodation?
Thanks!
Spoerle WalterSpoerle@gmx.de

Hallo,

I will be really grateful for the information about flights
Lhasa-Xi'an (and return)
Lhasa-Chongqing (and return)
Are they still available? Do you know current prices?
Is it possible to come to Lhasa from Xi'an and leave to Chongping?

best regards
Wiech

Does anybody know is there a direct flight from Beijing to Lhasa? Which company does operate the flight?

I am planning for a trip to Lhasa from Bangladesh border through India to Lhasa. Is it possible? thnks for help.

Please reply and suggest your views for following:

1)Understand that if i were to visit Tibet from Kathamandu, Nepal , i have to join a group to onbtain special permit from a local travel agency.
Incase i visit Tibet from Chengdu (China), do i have to join a group? It is said that in case i fly from any point in China to Tibet, i need to book a LandCruiser, a driver and a guide through a travel agency. Is it true?
2)Without going through a travel agency, is it possible in Lahsa to get a LandCruiser with a driver who will also act as guide for my further trip to Mt.Kailash?
3)Is the month of May suitable to visit Lahsa and Mt.Kailash, as actually i prefer Sept?
4) Any information on Mt.Kailash and Lahsa will be useful.

Thank you in advance.

Hello everyone!!
I from Taiwan,plan to go to Lhasa by "Yunnan-Tibet highway" from Kunming.
I'm looking for some backpackers into Tibet together at Kunming.

IF YOU WANT TO GO TOGETHER,PLEASE E-MAIL
cafemilk@gmail.com

thank you

I'm travelling by jeep from Lhasa to Katmandu in May on a basic tour. I don't want to take a sleeping bag. Tour company say it is optional but recommended for the monastry near Everest Base Camp. But that's only one night. So two questions:
1) Has anyone done a trip like this without a sleeping bag and lived to tell the tale?
2) Would a space blanket be an acceptable alternative to a sleeping bag?
All or any advice gratefully accepted.
Good travelling everyone.

Thanks all.

hello everyone,first time i found this website.hope know more friends here.
i am a traditional chinese girl who like travel very very much.i live in North of China.work as a english translater.
me and other girl plan to go to Tibet on JULY of 2005.
now seeking 1 or 2 friends to join us.no matter where are you,no matter where you from,if you would like to go to Tibet,and no problem about bear hardships.you are welcolm.
about the detail please kindly contect me by e-mail

llg.tbt@163.com
or Katrinawang777@hotmail.com

Has anyone used access tibet tours and have any good/ bad reports about them. Thanks.

Hello!
My sister and I are traveling to Kathmandu 2 November, and would like to go to Lhasa (one of these 8 day or so overland tours yada yada). I've found some budgeted tours online, but...

Is it better to wait until we get to Nepal to find a tour?
Will we find cheaper options or is it better to get a jump on it from here?
We're living in Korea right now, and travel agent information is really limited!

What can we expect to find re: info for tours in Nepal (probably Thamel area is our best bet?)

Thanks a lot for the help!
KTS and RES

Hi everyone,

Just when you thought it was hard enough.....I'm having a nightmare getting a visa for TIbet. It seems here in the UK I can quite easily obtaina visa for China but NOT Tibet!!

What??

Can anyone help me out? I'm off to KTM in 3 weeks and need to get a visa for Lhasa before I leave.

The fun continues.....

Keep safe, take care all.

Kindest, Phil

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to reserve a couple of rooms at the Snowlands Hotel in September.

Have problems locating a website to book, I have found a phone number but having problems getting through....

Is there a webiste for the Snowlands Hotel?

Thanks all - happy days.....

Phil

I'm Gedis from Lithuania. I look for friends which want to across the Himalaya by bike. Please, join you too.

Hi,
I was told that Yak hotel in Lhassa will be closed in July for major rehab.
Can any of you advise me about a decent alternative to Yak hotel ????
Do you know any good travel agency where I can organise my 10 to 12 days 4WD trip in the country.
I expect to be in Lhassa around 5th of July.
Thanks
Lolo