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Reasons To
Visit Tibet

  • Monasteries

    Scattered across the country the Tibetan monasteries which survived the Chinese invasion are colourful and often breathtaking, in remote locations and dating back many hundreds of years.

    Monasteries

  • Remote wilderness

    On top of a mountain, thousands of metres above sea level, one can look out over arching peaks and open plains and not see another being for miles, save for the occasional yak herder.

    Remote wilderness

  • The Lhasa Express

    One of the world's truly great rail journeys, this tremendous feat of engineering enables the visitor to travel from Beijing to Lhasa on a stunning two night journey across the Tibetan Plateau.

    The Lhasa Express

  • Tibetan Buddhism

    Fluttering prayer flags atop mountains, smoky incense and the rich clang of prayer bowls are synonymous with Tibetan Buddhism. The religion has a rich yet troubled history with the current Dalai Lama living in exile.

    Tibetan Buddhism

  • Views & scenery

    Breathtaking scenery awaits those who venture beyond the capital, including the Himalayan mountain range and base camp at Everest. Add to this ice blue lakes, yak-herding nomads and glaciers for a truly spectacular scenic journey.

    Views & scenery

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When To Go To Tibet

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

  • 33.156
  • 83.749
  • 5
  • 37.2303
  • 26.8240
  • 99.6899
  • 77.5634
  • Lhasa
    • 29.657
    • 91.1247
    • January
      • 5
      • 1
      • 8
    • February
      • 7
      • 1
      • 8
    • March
      • 10
      • 3
      • 8
    • April
      • 13
      • 8
      • 8
    • May
      • 17
      • 22
      • 8
    • June
      • 21
      • 59
      • 8
    • July
      • 20
      • 101
      • 7
    • August
      • 19
      • 107
      • 7
    • September
      • 18
      • 50
      • 7
    • October
      • 14
      • 10
      • 9
    • November
      • 9
      • 2
      • 9
    • December
      • 6
      • 1
      • 8

Select a month
of travel:

  • Travel is not recommendedJanuaryJan
  • Travel is not recommendedFebruaryFeb
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearMarchMar
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearAprilApr
  • The best time to travelMayMay
  • The best time to travelJuneJun
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearJulyJul
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearAugustAug
  • A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware ofSeptemberSep
  • The best time to travelOctoberOct
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearNovemberNov
  • Travel is not recommendedDecemberDec
Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

Travel to Tibet is only practical between the months of April and November, as inclement weather prevents the majority of flights entering the region at other times.

Despite the altitude it is surprisingly warm during this climatic window, although some rain is likely in July and August.

For their largely clear, azure skies May and October are generally considered the finest months for travel.

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