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How we plan private journeys from Lhasa
From first enquiry to permits and guides — what “bespoke” means when the office is minutes from the Jokhang.
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Journel
Travel notes, permit updates, and stories from the Tibetan Plateau, written by the team that plans your journey.
Festivals worth planning around
Saga Dawa, Shoton and local monastery festivals — how to build dates without turning the trip into a crowd sprint.
Eastern Tibet: Valleys Beyond the Usual Route
Forest, gorge and Bon sites east of Lhasa — for travellers who want more than the classic westbound loop.
Monastery etiquette in Tibet
Photography rules, dress, and how to move respectfully through chapels and courtyards.
Altitude Sickness in Tibet: Essential Tips for a Safe Trip
How we schedule the first days in Lhasa, what symptoms to watch for, and why rushing the itinerary rarely helps.
Mount Kailash kora: pacing and altitude
The sacred circuit around Kailash — distance, Dolma La, and why we never rush the western approach.
Everest Base Camp Tibet
The overland approach to Rongbuk and EBC — altitude, overnight options and what the day actually feels like.
Best time to visit Lhasa and central Tibet
Seasons on the plateau — clear skies, festival dates, and when roads toward Everest are most reliable.
Tibet Travel Permit: what you need before you fly
Chinese visa support, the Tibet Travel Permit, and when extra paperwork appears for remote routes — explained simply.