Tour Tibet in Winter (November to March): why & how to visit Tibet in winter
If you have followed any of posts on Lonely Planet’s Thorntree Travel Forum, you will know that it is the best time to travel to Lhasa and other regions of Tibet during the winter. You may think it is crazy to be recommended to visit the highland in the winter, however, there are many good reasons for taking a Tibetan Winter Trip.
Tour Tibet in Winter
1) Tibet is not as cold as your imagination, especially Lhasa which is even warmer than Beijing. It does not get below freezing. It only snows occasionally and has more sunny days than any other time of the year. The city is covered by the warm sunlight during the day, while at night the temperatures drop sharply.
Please Note: the Ali region of Tibet is usually closed for this season because of the worsening weather and traffic safety concerns. Check out the latest news about Mt.Kailash region tour from October to the next March 2015.
2) It is easy to book the train tickets in the winter. It is easier for the visitors to get the train tickets – what seats they want, when they want, from the main cities of China, like, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Xian.
3) The cost of a Tibet winter tour will be more economical, as many hotels, airlines, restaurants, vehicles and sites will implement discount to attract more tourists with no compromise to services.
4) Take the opportunity to enjoy the calmness of this highland, as in the winter there are much fewer tourists. The cities and destinations are more leisurely with none of the hustle and bustle found during the peak season.
5) A winter tour in Tibet features the most amazing cobalt blue sky which feels like it can be touched. The gorgeous sunshine lights Tibet’s ancient streets filled with leisurely strolling Tibetans wearing traditional costumes. These are not just the products of an artistic imagination, but a reality in Tibet.
6) The highlights of a Tibetan winter tour include the pilgrims in the winter of Tibet and the Tibetan New Year.
Plan your next Tibet winter tour today, and feel free to ask more about visit the holy land in the winter.
