Tibet Winter Tour

Many people consider that Tibet is covered by ice and snow all year round. And winter is not a good season to visit. However, according to experienced travelers, the average temperature of Tibet in winter is about 12℃ and can be even higher in the daytime because of intensive sunlight. Winter is also a good season for travelers to start a Tibet tour, especially traveling in Lhasa, Shigatse, Lokha, and Nyingchi area.

Things to take to make sure for a comfortable winter holiday in Tibet
The average altitude of the above areas is around 3,000 meters and only cause slight altitude sickness. Taking some anti-anoxic medicines like Hongjingtian and Gaoyuanan is enough for the first few days after arriving at those places.

Other things that are necessary for travelers who visit Tibet in winter holiday are sunglasses, glacier caps and sunscreen creams for preventing overexposure to intense sunshine and snow blindness. Last but not least, take some painkillers like paracetamol or aspirin, which can help with frostbite as well as aches and colds.

People enjoy Lhasa city essencial group tour
This is the essential Lhasa city group tour for those who visit Tibet for the first time. You will go to Potala Palace, Jokhang template as well as other must-see places in Lhasa city. It's a good choice for you if you have busy schedule.
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Our Tibetan tour guide and guest posed for a picture beside the beautiful Yamdrok Lake.
Besides the must-see attractions in Lhasa, the biggest highlight of this 5-day private tour is to visit Samye Monastery, which is located near the Brahmaputra river and the first monastery in Tibet requires monks to shave head.  
Gyirong Port is newly opened for tourists who want to go to Nepal from Lhasa.

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Tourists really like the Lhasa City tour to experience different culture.
With a culture tour in Lhasa, you will visit the best of Lhasa city including the World Heritage Site of the Potala, Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit, and meditation tour in Dark Yerpa Hermitage.
You will see amazing scenery along Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Taking a train from Xining to Lhasa is a good idea to get a better view of the ultimate beauty of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau with a more comfortable experience and fewer reactions to high altitude. After spending a whole day on the train, you will arrive Lhasa to start an excellent trip around this holy land of Tibetan Buddhism.

Frequently asked questions

Can I travel to Tibet in Winter? Is it cold?

Although winter is the slack season for Tibetan tourism, a lot of travelers still travel to Tibet in this season. The holy snow mountains, warm sunlight, and sacred temples will make you impressed. The main characteristics in the Tibetan winter are dry, sunny, cold, with blue sky. Without white clouds in the sky, winter is the best season for photographers. The temperature in the daytime is higher than in other places at the same altitude because of the strong sun rays. While at night, you need to take thick and warm clothes due to the low temperature. 

Lhasa is the ideal place for tourists getting to Tibet in winter. The temperature in Lhasa varies from -10°C to 10°C. It is warm before the sunset, but the temperature would drop to below zero at night. Therefore, you should bring some warm clothes. Meanwhile, the average temperature in remote areas outside of Lhasa such as Ngari and Nagchu is very low, nearly about -10°C.

Mainly 2 advantages. Firstly, the scenery in winter has its unique features. The sky is very blue without any clouds. The sun is bright in the daytime. You can enjoy the grand snow-capped mountains even in a far distance. Secondly, winter is the best season for a budget Tibet tour. The fare of the entrance, tour guide, vehicle, accommodation, etc. will have a large-scale discount. You can save a lot of money when traveling to Tibet.

Besides the required permits and documents, you need to take some warm and thick clothes. The temperature is very low in some remote Tibetan places, especially in mountainous regions. You also need to wear warm clothes at night. In the daytime, the sun rays are very strong, you need to take some skin-care products, such as sunglasses, suncream, lipstick, sunhat, etc.

Lhasa is an ideal place to visit when traveling to Tibet in winter. There are some popular attractions which are worthy of being visited, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, etc.

Shigatse, Lokha and Nyingchi are also the good places to go. You can check our tour packages or consult our trip advisor.

Yes. According to the law, foreigners are not allowed to travel to Tibet in February and March. Tibet will be closed during those two months because of Tibetan New Year.

Besides that, some places are closed for travelers in winter due to the heavy snows and low temperatures. Some high altitude places and mountainous areas such as Ngari, Namtso Lake, etc. are not recommended to you.

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