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Tibet is
probably the only destination among the Himalayas that's not as known
for its adventure circuits as the rest are. But do not underestimate
this destinations as just another trans-Himalayan area of the Himalayas.
There's much more to Tibet than Buddhism, monasteries and cold
desert-like weather.
Climate & Trekking Season In Tibet
Tibet's high altitude and the atmosphere allow the sun's solar radiation
to strike the earth with unusual intensity. To protect your eyes and
skin, you'd better to bring the sunscreen, which with a sun protection
factor of 15 and sunglasses are also useful. And lip creams and balms
are also sold with SPF ratings, zinc, oxide creams provide 100% block
out. Generally from April to October is the best season for opting a
Tibet tour. But it really depends on your route and a normal winter
Tibet tour schedule is quite comfortable, because in winter, the tourist
rush is not much and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery freely.
Major Trekking Regions In Tibet
Everest Region:
 Usually Everest is more known as a part of Nepal and trekkers have
explored numerous trek routes towards this world's highest peak from
Nepalese Himalayas. Still, if you like trekking in the unexplored zones
then opt the routes to the Everest range from the Tibetan Himalayas
side. One Everest trek tour option from Tibet is from Kathmandu drive
across beautiful Nepalese countryside to the Chinese boarder town of
Zhangmu before negotiating the road up through the deep gorges of Sun
koshi River to Tingri. Trek past the ancient village of Tingri to the
base camp from where one can see the magnificent and huge dimensions of
Mt. Everest.
Kailash and Mansarovar:
 For well over a thousand years, pilgrims have journeyed Kailash
Mansarovar to pay homage to the mountain’s mystery, circumambulating it
is a ancient ritual of devotion that continues to this day. People have
been visiting Kailash - Mansarovar for centuries. Almost all the major
passes of Uttaranchal Himalayas lead to Kailash - Mansarovar. The
important ones in the Kumaon region are Lipulekh, Lampiya Dhura, Nuwe
Dhura, Lowe Dhura, Unta Dhura, Jayanti and Kungri Bingri. Under the
administration of the Indian ministry of external affairs and with the
cooperation of the Chinese government, Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam has
been conducting trips to Kailash - Mansarovar through the Lipulekh pass.
Namchag Barwa Trek:
Namchag Barwa is an excellent short trek for nature lovers and amateur
botanists. It includes the delightful Nyima La and the lushly forested
Rong Valley. The route begins in Pei, a small village that is also the
staging post of treks to the great bend of the Tsangpo via Pelma Kochung
and to Metog. Here a ferry crosses to Timpe on the north bank of the
river, site of a revered Guru Rinpoche cave and monastery.
A splendid trail leads north to the Nyima La through some of the finest
virgin forests and flower gardens in southeastern Tibet. The idyllic
walk passes a nomad camp and groves of flowering rhododendrons along the
way. Many plant species abound on the open moorlands near the pass. From
the pass there are tremendous views of the Assam Himalayas, including
nearby Gyala Pelri and Namche Barwa. On the far side of the Nyima La is
the Rong Valley, a heavily forested scenic valley that is luxuriantly
carpeted with primulas and violet irises from May to July. The best time
for this trek is from May to October.
Trekking Permits In Tibet:
There are two requirements for foreign tourists tour in Tibet. One is
the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your
place. Another is the Alien' Travel Permit, which issued by Tibet
Tourism Bureau. There are no independent trek tours allowed in Tibet.
You should join an organized group or have the local travel operator
arrange a trek tour for you.
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Adventure in Tibet