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Adventures in
Tibet
- Overview
ibet has long beckoned adventure travelers. Once deemed unreachable to all but the most daring adventurer, Tibet is dominated by the Himalayas in the south and cut off by the frigid desert plains of Taklamakan in the north. Still, the forests, lakes, and mountains of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau now offer a variety of activities to the adventure traveler.
Tibet features many attractive and rigorous adventure treks at altitudes ranging from 9000 to 18000 feet. The most ambitious adventure travelers will trek to the basecamp of Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. Also inspiring is Tibet’s Mount Kailash, a sacred landscape that has been revered for centuries by Jains, Hindus, and Buddhists. These are strenuous treks but the natural vistas and cultural treasures of Tibet make them well worth it.
The ancient Buddhist culture of Tibet has survived the centuries in the form of architectural marvels such as the Potala Palace and in the daily devotions of robe-clad monks. Adventure hiking tours to Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of Ganden and Samye will not only challenge the body with altitudes of over 16000 feet but will enrich the soul. Tibet’s iconic ancient forts, the dzongs, are also popular adventure destination.
The fast running streams in the east of Tibet also offer opportunities for the adventure traveler. Adventure kayaking at the Yarlung Zangbo River treats you to a muddy but fast-moving class-2.5 waterway at that is sometimes called the Mississippi of Tibet. The Tolung Chu near Lhasa starts as a class 5 mountain creek but mellows into a swift but relaxing class 3. Kayaking during Tibet’s rainy season from May to September will be especially challenging for adventurers.
There are also a variety of adventure mountain biking trails crisscrossing the Tibetan plateau. April through October is the best time for adventure cycling in Tibet. Explore Tibet’s expansive, sparsely populated landscape and observe the traditional way of life carried on by Tibet’s pastoralist population. Or, pedal along the Tibet highway from Lhasa on the border with Nepal to destinations farther afield, including Qinghai and Sichuan.
- Activities
Climbing Adventure travelers looking to reach new heights can opt for mountain climbing trips around the globe. From Italy's Dolomites to Mt. Khuiten in Mongolia, our tours do not only include the world's most famous peaks, but also those rare ones that world-famous climbers have recently added to their repertoire.
Hiking / Trekking Hiking is an adventure where the journey is more important than the destination. Trace the unparalleled natural beauty of the world one hiking trip at a time. Ranging from coastal trails to mountain vistas, become a part of nature while exploring dynamic landscapes on foot.
Wildlife Viewing A safari, perfect for wildlife watching, can mean different things to different people. It can be trekking through the bush in the heart of Cambodia while watching birds or riding through the reserves on a horse in South Africa. But on AvidTrips, you will find safaris that will allow you to do more than just watching animals through binoculars. Here you have a myriad of choices when it comes to adventures you can plan.
World Culture Today's adventure traveler celebrates history, traditions and people. Culture buffs who are curious about ancient architecture, colorful ceremonies, and the daily lives of locals can travel to anywhere in the world, and bring back home the priceless knowledge of world culture. While some of our world culture tours are great add-ons to your adventure tours, some are part of intense adventure trips.