How to Plan a Trip to Himalayas
The top mountains in the Himalayas somehow became the pilgrimage sites for Hinduism and Buddhism among religions in the world. Thus, Himalayan culture is dually affected by it’s nature and religions, and this equally gave a maximum influence to all southern Asian culture. Plan a great trip to Himalayas with us now.
The Himalaya ranges are the youngest and highest plateau on earth. It stretched almost 300 kilometer to south-north and more than 4000 kilometers to the east-west, encompasses from west Kashmir to east of Yarlung Tsangpo river bend near Namchag Barwa mountain in Tibet. The Himalayas covering a total of almost 600,000 square kilometers and crossed trough travel destinations such as, Ladakh in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. World’s vital rivers like Ganges and Yarlung Tsangpo are flowing from Gang Rinpoche (Mounta kailash) in the Himalayas, and it dependently sustains around 600 million people. According to Geological survey statement, it was a big lake before 40 million years encountering Indian and European subcontinents together. Plan great tours by talking with one of Adventure Travel Himalayas travel experts, Himalayan tour operator. Involve in Himalayan travel forum to get best advices and share your amazing travel experience.
- Note: Currently Covid-19 restricted areas are marked as regions under China. Bhutan and Nepal are recently opened to tourist!
Tibet and Tibetan Plateau
Tibet is roof of the world in the Himalayas and the plateau lies in East Asia. It also covers all Tibetan areas in ancient formal regions of Kham and Amdo. Tibetan plateau is the original homeland of the Tibetan people andnow it also shelters to a considerable number of Han Chinese and Hui people settlers. Tibet stands an average elevation of 14,000 fts from the sea level with Mount Everest rising 29,032 fts. Tibet has other world class destinations such as Lhasa, Mount Kalish and Holy lake. Planning a trip to Tibet requires Tibet travel permit which meant to a region called the Tibet autonomous region (TAR) under China. Independent trip is not allowed to this region and contact a local tour operator to plan a trip Himalayas of Tibet for you. Read Tibet travel faqs to make sure an easy traveling in Tibet.
When to go?
The best time to go to Tibet is from Mid-April to Mid-September. Note: March is a prolitically sensitive month (Tibet entry permit is not issuing for the whole month)
How to get to Tibet?
There are two ports arrival in Lhasa. They are from mainland China or from Nepal.
From Mainland China: You can apply Tibet travel permit with a travel agency in Lhasa once you obtained Chinese visa.
- By train: You can take a train to Lhasa from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu and Xining. Most bigger cities are available with train stop to Lhasa. Check Tibet train schedule and ticket booking service.
- By Flight: You can also take a flight from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Chengdu and Xining.
From Kathmandu, Nepal: You can apply Tibet group visa with the help of a local travel agency.
- By overland: Book tour with travel agency in Lhasa and pick you from Kyirong and Semi-kot, Tibet Nepal border.
- By Flight: It just takes 1 hour 50 minutes from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Check all our tours in Tibet before you travel to Tibet.
Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
In many aspects, Bhutan is a large family with a small territory on the map. With a population of 6,80,000 people in harmony and its nature, Bhutan is 100% high-value destination in the Himalayas. Its untouched valleys and mountains make the country a real Shangri-La and you feel the eldest style of culture scarcely found. More than 70 percent of the people live on subsistence farming, sparsely populated villages across the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. Check this cultural tour to Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan for recommendation.
On September 24, 2023, Bhutan was officially declared and reopened to tourists. It has been welcomed ten thousand travelers since the country was reopened. With lowering the fixed minimum daily rate to US$200, it’s heartedly welcoming over affordable tours to Bhutan. An exact Bhutan travel information regarding visas and travel tip is less, you should focus more to plan a trip to Himalayas of Bhutan. You may interest plan a holiday on your trip by checking festival calendar.
When to go?
Even if the best time to visit Bhutan is from April to End of September, but winter vacations are also a great experience.
How to get?
By Flight: Flights into is a typical and exciting experience with outstanding view of the Himalaya ranges and some top mountains. You can take flights from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore and Mumbai. Check all our tours in Bhutan.
Plan a Trip to Himalayas of Nepal
Nepal is the best option for trekking adventures in the Himalayas. And, a great expedition and Sherpa support are indispensable for an ultimate adventure you might take. Read the best guide to traveling in Nepal for the first time.
Covers 147181 Sq. Km. Nepal is small country neighboured with Tibet from the north and southeast by India respectively. It’s altitude ranges from 61 meters to the height of Mt. Everest and Nepal is renowned as the country of Mt. Everest. Rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, Nepal is a preferred destination for world class tourists all around the world. Trip to Nepal is also cheap and valuable for any traveler independently affordable. Plan a trip to Himalayas of Nepal with Yulkor for the best. Check our Adventure Travel Himalayas office location in Kathmandu if you are near and check all tours in Nepal.
When to go?
March, April, October, Norbember
How to get?
Fly to Kathmandu
