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Best time to visit
24 things to do in Tibet
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Tashi Lhunpo Thangka Festival
This bright festival is unique to the Tashi Lhunpo monastery and attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors
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Tibetan Bunting
One of the rarest bird species in the world is observed and studied in Tibet since little is known about their lifestyle
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Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
The best time to see Tibetan antelopes is during their migrations
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Summer
Warm and sunny days are accompanied by rainy nights. This is a wet monsoon season in Tibet
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Black-Necked Cranes
Black-necked cranes are the only alpine cranes in the world, and the largest number of these birds can be found on the Tibetan plateau
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A Hike to Mt. Kailash
This holy mountain opens its spectacular roads to the open-hearted and welcomes all to join the "kora"
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Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
The stunning beauty of the Tsangpo Grand Canyon and its greatness will stay in your memory forever!
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Losar Festival or Tibetan New Year
During the days of Losar celebration, you can become a part of unique and exciting rituals and events. Come and enjoy the New Year at the top of the world
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Saga Dawa Festival
One of the most important Buddhist festivals gathers pilgrims at the base of a sacred mountain
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Sacred Lakes of Tibet
The holy lakes of Tibet are majestic, large, and beautiful and not to be missed!
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Vulture, the Sacred Bird of Tibet
The most important and worshipped bird in Tibet
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Great Prayer Festival (Monlam)
At this time, Tibetans honor Sakyamuni, visit temples and monasteries and bring donations to monks
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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
Real competitive spirit and unique performances are combined in one colorful event
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Cham Dance Festival
Being there and watching the performance is an excellent way to dive into the traditional religious atmosphere of Tibet
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Sho Dun Festival
A massive yoghurt festival that involves religious and cultural celebrations and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators
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Winter
Dry and sunny weather with little snowfall make it a pleasant period for the lower elevations
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Snow Leopard
This animal from the endangered list is hard to see, but there's always a chance for an accidental meeting during your hike
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Hot Springs
Hot springs are the best spots for real relaxation. Those in Tibet will also provide you with scenic views and are perfect during the cooler winter months
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Butter Lamp Festival
The last day of the New Year's celebrations features one of the most colourful festivals
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Yaks
These unique animals are an essential part of Tibet's scenery. Although there are a lot of domesticated yaks, there is also a huge number of wild herds to see
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Butter Tea (Po Cha)
Sweet or salty? With milk or without? Just try various combinations and decide which one tastes best
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Peach Blossom
Blooming is always spectacular, but observing blossoms among the snow-capped mountains can be something new
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Tibetan New Year Food
Find a prediction for the upcoming year in a special dish served right before the new year