Budget Tibet Trip Keys

It’s not a habit, but a dream of the lifetime! As many people thinking of visiting Tibet since a child with a favour of reading some books and watching TV programs. Began to keep a bucket list and accumulate finance for a budget travelling to Tibet in the future. However, do you think Tibet is the most expensive travel destination in the world? The answer is NO. There are still most expensive travel destinations like Sweden, England, Australia and more. It is a trick to know to travel with get budget Tibet trip.

The fact is that the major people in the world are not rich. 70 percent of people in the world cannot take out a sum of money that covers a week’s travel budget, when out of their home. It is true that you accumulate money from income when planning to travel somewhere in the next few months or years. However, you can think of some possible secret tips for budget Tibet trip. Here, I am going to reveal them for online readers.

Choose a Local Tour Operator – The Lowest Margin

Tibet is banned for independent travellers! Are you still thinking for an independent tour in Tibet? It’s really impossible! The rule told that you must travel to Tibet through a travel agency approved by Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB). A foreigner cannot enter Tibet (Tibet autonomous region or TAR) without a travel permit that is only process-able through a licensed local tour company in Lhasa. That means, the Chinese government want all foreign travellers mandatorily to hire a tourist vehicle and a tour guide. So you have to pay for a Tibet trip including Tibet travel permit, a vehicle and a tour guide at least. Check out the complete Tibet travel guide before you take a trip on the Tibetan plateau.

Budget Tibet tour

The secret is always the common! There is no burden of cost when it is the direct contact between the supplier and the customer. You could tell that a travel agency in Lhasa charge the lowest margin while an indirect travel agency outside Tibet has bigger margin on cost. This will help you to book a budget Tibet trip. And, keep in mind! There are now excellent local Tibetan travel agencies who heatedly welcome you to their beautiful homeland.

Train or Flight – The Cheapest and The Best Experience

To get to Tibet, boarding a train and a flight from bigger cities of China is currently what all travellers do. There are more than 2000 kilometres even if you hire a vehicle from the closest cities like Xining and Chengdu, and paying a huge money for unsafe and exhaustibility. I would recommend to board a train to Lhasa for a successful Tibet trip. As I know many of past clients get attitude sickness when immediately arrives to 3650 meters, Lhasa. Your great health is your great enjoy!

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On practical experience, boarding a train from Xining, Lanzhou, Xi’an and Chengdu are the nearest locations with 20 – 36 hours’ ride. A hard-sleeper (with 6 berths in a chamber) cost from 80 – 110USD.

In regard of boarding a flight to Lhasa, it is always good to ask your Tibet tour operator about when they can book the cheapest flight. It is also possible to adjust your travel date within 3 days in order to get the inexpensive one. Usually, Tibet travel agency do not charge you any booking fees when the tour is confirmed.

Budget Tibet Trip to Amdo and Kham Regions

As we are talking about Tibetan areas under Chinese provinces (Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yun’nan) Amdo and Kham tours are still the best option if trip to Tibet is concerned. These two ancient regions were called the greater Tibet with same custom, language and history to the Tibet autonomous region. For travel sense, Amdo is easily accessible from Xining, Lanzhou by any means of transportation by vehicle, train and flight. While Kham is not accessed by train yet. See our Amdo and Kham Tours.

Now, let’s talk about how to plan a budget trip to Amdo and Kham. These two Tibetan areas are still discoverable as an independent tour. You don’t need to think of a set of paperwork like travel permit to the Tibet autonomous region (TAR). However, it is recommended to find a local travel agency in Amdo. Usually, there are few best Tibetan travel agency who keep a reasonable margin and know their homeland better than anyone. Ask a local Tibetan driver who can also guide you in speaking English. Thus, you do not need to pay extra cost for a tour guide onwards. It is very important to have a Tibetan tour guide when travelling on the Tibetan areas as Tibetans in the remote areas do not speak Chinese.

Choice of the Season for a Budget Trip

June – September is peak season in Tibet! Hotels, vehicles and most services raise their cost almost the double. Rather than travelling in high season, it is also great to visit Tibet in winter times. There are almost no tourist in Tibet and you will experience a better authentic Tibet tour. Always find a possible tibet budget trip ahead.

Budget Tibet tours