Tibet has the greatest trekking
country on the earth and the most extensive jumble of mountains
found on any continent surrounds it. Stretching for almost 1900
miles (3000 km) and forming its entire southern boundary is the
Himalaya , and along its western extremity is the equally rugged
Karakoram. Between these two ranges are found all fourteen of the
world's 8000-meter peaks including Mount Everest . In Northern Tibet
the Plateau is a high arid expanse known as the Chang Tang, the
"Northern Plains," while Eastern Tibet is bounded by a
succession of mountains where three of Asia 's largest rivers cut
deep, parallel gorges on their journey from the Plateau to the sea.
Many people identify Tibet a desolate, cold windswept
desert on the roof of the World. But Tibet has an unusually diverse
and strikingly beautiful landscape of snowcapped summits, lush rhododendron
& conifer forests and fertile agricultural valley too.
When to trek in Tibet ?
The best season for trekking in Tibet is from May
through the end of October. The weather during these months is surprisingly
mild, with warm days and cool to chilly nights in the mountains.
July and August can be very rainy, receiving over half of Tibet
's annual precipitation. The monsoon of bay of Bengal manages to
push over the Himalaya into much of West, Central and Eastern Tibet
bringing rain most nights and occasionally during the day. At this
time of the year even the most barren hills don a fuzzy green coating
of grass while up in the alpine areas the valleys become lush and
speckled with wildflower and blooming shrubs.
By September, autumn is knocking on the door. The
days are cooler and the willow and poplar leaves begin turning yellow.
October & November brings sunny days and clear crisp nights
with temperature often near freezing. The coldest time of the year
is December through February but this is also a time when Tibet
experiences extended periods of clear sunny weather. In the high
mountain areas the snowfall is generally high to consider winter
treks.
All treks either wholly in Tibet or trekking in
from Nepal are operated by ourselves. Trek cost includes all food
and necessary equipment and flights when necessary and full support
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