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cctv.com 08-30-2005 14:17

What is the best season for tour in Tibet?
Generally speaking, from April to October is the best season for Tibet tour. However, having a winter tour can be pleasant if you don't mind the cold weather. You can avoid the tourist crowds, and economical accommodations and transportation are more available.
When is the best time to go?
A: Tibet is vast! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May to July, and September to October. Lhasa, Tsetang and Shigatse are suitable for tourism year round. The harsh coldness makes it unadvisable to visit the Everest Base Camp area from October to next April. During the winter, roads might be blocked by heavy snow in east Tibet and Ngari while in August huge  ainfall makes travel in those areas very difficult.
Is it safe to travel in winter time, especially from Tibet to Katmandu (which is where I want to finish)?

A: The Chinese-Nepal Highway (Lhasa-Kathamandu) is often blocked in winter times due to heavy snow and is not easy to travel along. Flying is much more advisable.

Editor:Wang Ping  Source: