Trekking in Tibet is a true adventure. It is more, it is  a deep cultural experience, an opportunity to see some of the world's most remote and untouched corners , and a moment to enjoy the pristine beauty of its mountains and lakes.Trekking in Tibet is strenous , but the rewards are immense.

A trekking in Tibet is mostly a  walking trip to its famous mountains and lakes  and at times it is a walk from one monastery to another monastery in a  remote village.Here are some of the main trekking trips in Tibet.

Everest Base camp trekking

This is a Everest trekking to the base camp of Everest north face  on Tibet side. Short trek starting from Tingri at the main highway to Lhasa. You visit the Rongbuk monastery, the glaciers and spectacular north face of Everest.

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Kharta valley trekking

This is a trek from Kharta village near Nepal Tibet boarder to the east face of Everest also called Khangsung. A trek of unparralled beauty , but a strenous one.

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Kailash trekking

The trekking to Mt Kailash and pristine Manasarovar lake in remote western Tibet.This trek can also be approached from Humala/simikot of Nepal.

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Ganden to Samye Monastery trekking

This trek offers both natural and cultural beauty of Tibet. This is  a trek from Ganden monastery near Lhasa to the Samye monastery in Yarlung valley.

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Namtso lake trekking

Namtso lake is one of the biggest and most beautiful lake , with snow capped mountains in its skyline.Trekking excursions from Lhasa to Namtso is increasilny popular trip. Do not take this trip lightly as it involves high passes and demands proper altitude preparations.

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Shishapangma trekking

Shishapangma is a hidden treasure of Tibet. Shishapangma trekking is a extremly scenic and short trek , and compared to other trekking in Tibet , it is not strenous.

All the treks in Tibet are fully supported camping treks .Almost all our trekking trips in Tibet are combined with a tour of Lhasa, unless you suggest it otherwise .  We believe that a Tibet tour without knowing its cultural wealth is an incomplete experience.

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Highlights of  Tibet trekking

The Tibetan plateau possesses uniquely beautiful terrain.Walking on the highest land on earth is a unique experience enhanced by frequent encounters with nomads, yak and sheep herds, and visits to ancient villages and beautiful monasteries, not to mention the spectacular mountains and serene lakes of Tibet.

Best time for trekking in Tibet

Time without snow is the best  time for trekking in Tibet .During the snowfall not only the mountains are inaccessible but the highways that take you to the trail heads are blocked. Rain is not a problem for trekking in Tibet as it is in rain shadow zone due to high Himalayas.Rather rainy season is the best time for trek, as the weather is mild and the the ground in mountain valleys turn green and alpine flowers bloom in profusion. Specially Kharta valley trek is remarkable for alpine flowers.

Clothing and equipments

They are the same as for any high altitude trekking.If you stop at kathmandu before entering Tibet , you can buy or hire many gears cheaply at Kathmandu shops.

Altitude sickness while trekking in Tibet

Altitude sickness is the single most important concern for trekking in Tibet.Even the average land in Tibet is above 4000m , which is enough for altitude related problems.As almost all treks involve high passes one need proper information about combatting altitude sickness.

What is an altitude sickness ? The higher altitude has lesser oxygen in the air . When we ascend substantial height in a short time our body can not adjust to that low level of oxygen . Symptoms like reeling, headache, vomitting, bad dreams, loss of appetite and sleeplessness appear . The best treatment for altitude sickness, once the symptoms appear is to descend down to lesser height.There is no medication for this , if proper care not given to this it results in death.

With  simple precautions , it is quite easy to manage altitude sickness.