Best time to visit
24 things to do in Tibet
Tashi Lhunpo Thangka Festival
This bright festival is unique to the Tashi Lhunpo monastery and attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors
Tibetan Bunting
One of the rarest bird species in the world is observed and studied in Tibet since little is known about their lifestyle
Tibetan Antelope (Chiru)
The best time to see Tibetan antelopes is during their migrations
Summer
Warm and sunny days are accompanied by rainy nights. This is a wet monsoon season in Tibet
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
A Hike to Mt. Kailash
This holy mountain opens its spectacular roads to the open-hearted and welcomes all to join the "kora"
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
The stunning beauty of the Tsangpo Grand Canyon and its greatness will stay in your memory forever!
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
Saga Dawa Festival
One of the most important Buddhist festivals gathers pilgrims at the base of a sacred mountain
Sacred Lakes of Tibet
The holy lakes of Tibet are majestic, large, and beautiful and not to be missed!
Great Prayer Festival (Monlam)
At this time Tibetans honour Sakyamuni, visit temples and monasteries and bring donations to monks. And for monks, it's a very special time when they all come together and spend time praying and debating, as well as performing various religious rituals
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival
Real competitive spirit and unique performances are combined in one colorful event
Cham Dance Festival
Being there and watching the performance is an excellent way to dive into the traditional religious atmosphere of Tibet
Sho Dun Festival
A massive yoghurt festival that involves religious and cultural celebrations and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators
Winter
Dry and sunny weather with little snowfall make it a pleasant period for the lower elevations
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
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
Butter Lamp Festival
The last day of the New Year's celebrations features one of the most colourful festivals
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
Butter Tea (Po Cha)
Sweet or salty? With milk or without? Just try various combinations and decide which one tastes best
Peach Blossom
Blooming is always spectacular, but observing blossoms among the snow-capped mountains can be something new
Tibetan New Year Food
Find a prediction for the upcoming year in a special dish served right before the new year