Is it possible to travel to Tibet alone?
It is not possible to travel to Tibet without the help of a tour guide. All foreign visitors should coordinate with a travel agency. AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions can design your holiday itinerary and apply for a Chinese group visa and Tibet travel permit on your behalf as a Tibet tour specialist. In addition, a local Tibetan guide is a must as they can assist with transportation during your Tibet holiday.
Please contact us and we will assist you in planning your Tibet tour.
Can I apply for a Tibet Travel Permit directly at the Tibet Tourism Bureau?
You cannot apply for a Tibet Travel Permit directly, but you can obtain it through a local travel company that provides Tibet tour services. Similarly, travel agencies cannot assist individual visitors in obtaining a Tibet permit due to strict government requirements. When a travel agency applies for a Tibet Travel Permit on your behalf, it must submit your detailed itinerary, including travel, entry, and exit dates, to the Tourism Bureau. So, once you have received your permit, you will not be able to modify your travel plans or schedule.
When will the Tibet Travel Permit be checked?
There are certain locations or entry points where officials/departments will check your Tibet Travel Permit. If you enter Tibet from the mainland, you must show your travel permit to the authorities at the railway station and Lhasa Gonggar Airport before boarding the train or plane. You must present your original permit for flights and trains from Chongqing, Xi’an, and Lanzhou to Lhasa.
Similarly, if you are entering Tibet by land from Kathmandu, you will need to present your Tibet permit when crossing the border at Kyarung Border Post. Additionally, if you are flying into Tibet from Nepal, you will need to present your permit at Lhasa Gonggar Airport. As you travel beyond Lhasa, your Tibet permit will be checked several times as you pass through various checkpoints. Your Tibetan guide will keep your Tibet permit safe and secure at all times.
Where Can I Get a Tibet Permit?
Whether you fly into Tibet from any major Chinese city or take the train, it will depend on your travel route to Tibet. In such cases, you will receive your permit at the hotel you are staying at before traveling to Lhasa. In an emergency, a travel agency will offer it to you at the airport.
Don’t stress about the process: All you have to do is email us the necessary paperwork, and our experts will handle the rest! We will arrange for you to obtain a Tibet travel permit and other permits deemed necessary for your trip to Tibet.
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