Rich with picturesque high-plateau landscapes, colourful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and world-famous historical sites, Tibet trip packs many kinds of element into one! Tibet is a place drastically different from where you come from. For a smooth and enjoyable experience, we suggest travelers to plan in advance. And take time to learn as much about Tibet as possible. To help travelers make informed travel decisions, the local Lhasa-based travel agency, Tibet Travel Expert (www.tibetctrip.com), share below things to know before your Tibet trip. Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) All foreign travellers need Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) to enter and travel Tibet. It will be checked at Lhasa-bound trains and planes before boarding. By law, only a local travel agency can apply and obtain TTP in Tibet on your behalf. Travellers must provide your travel agency in Tibet with a clear copy of your passport data page and your Chinese visa page. If arriving from mainland China by flight, we will mail TTP to your hotel prior Tibet; If arriving from mainland China by train, a copy of TTP is sufficient which you need to print them out after received by email from your travel agent; if arriving from Nepal, either by flight or by overland, your Tibetan guide will meet you at Lhasa Airport or Gyirong port with TTP. Best Time for Tibet Trip Most part of Tibet is hospitable all-year-around. However, the best time for Tibet trip varies based on your travel plan and itinerary in Tibet. While central Tibet is hospitable all-year-around, the best time of the year for Tibet trip is from April-June and September-October. July and August are the monsoon here in Tibet, also these two months are summer holiday for students in China so large tourist crowds will flow to Tibet. The best time to visit may
Rich with picturesque high-plateau landscapes, colourful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and world-famous historical sites, Tibet trip packs many kinds of element into one! Tibet is a place drastically different from where you come from. For a smooth and enjoyable experience, we suggest travelers to plan in advance. And take time to learn as much about Tibet as possible. To help travelers make informed travel decisions, the local Lhasa-based travel agency, Tibet
