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Tibet Tour from Russia

There are multiple options for Russian tourists to travel to Tibet. Direct flights to China are available from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow. And there are also indirect flights from several other airports across Russia, including Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow, Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, and Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.

By Flight to China from Russia

Transportation in Moscow is very convenient. There are several direct flights to China at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow every day, reaching Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other Chinese airports, as well as Hong Kong.With multiple direct and indirect flights every day, it's relatively easy to fly from Russia to China or Hong Kong. You could buy flight tickets at a cheaper price through comparing the prices on different websites. The average flight times are:

a. Moscow to Beijing: non-stop - 7 hours 25 minutes, one-stop – up to 36 hours 45 minutes (SVX, OVB, GYD)

b. Moscow to Shanghai: non-stop - 8 hours 25 minutes, one-stop – up to 12 hours 25 minutes (PEK, XIY, URC)

c. Moscow to Guangzhou: non-stop - 9 hours 5 minutes, one-stop – up to 13 hours 50 minutes (URC, XIY, PEK)

d. Moscow to Chengdu: non-stop - 10 hours 55 minutes, one-stop – up to 14 hours 25 minutes (URC, PEK, LED)

e. Moscow to Hong Kong: non-stop - 9 hours 15 minutes, one-stop – up to 20 hours 15 minutes (AUH, HEL, ALA)

After Your Arrival in China

Upon your arrival in China, your Tibet Travel Permit will be sent by express delivery to your hotel in the city where you stay. The Tibet Travel Permit is essential for your trip to Tibet because it is required when travelling to Tibet by flight or train and it’s also used for hotel registration and checkpoints throughout Tibet. If there are some special circumstances, our staff will send it to you in person at the airport or railway station. Here are some cities that you can choose as the entry place to Tibet.

From Beijing to Lhasa

By flight

Currently, there is only one direct flight per day to Lhasa from Beijing while there are a larger number of indirect flights that make a stopover in Chengdu on the route to Lhasa. It takes around 5 hours for the direct flight to get to Gonggar International Airport of Lhasa, and the price of an economy ticket is around US$ 500.

By train

The train Z21 from Beijing to Lhasa leaves at around 8:00pm every day and arrives in Lhasa at 12:10pm on the third day after around 40 hours. The journey covers 3,757 kilometers across eight provinces in mainland China including Tibet. However, it is difficult to buy train tickets from Beijing to Lhasa due to the high demand in the summer months from May to September. To solve this problem, you can choose to take a plane to Xining in Qinghai province, and then take the train there to Lhasa, because there are more carriages on the train in Xining, and it is more easy to buy tickets.

From Shanghai to Lhasa

By flight

There are several flights from Shanghai to Lhasa even though there is no direct flight to Lhasa at present. Tourists have to stop at some cities during the flight, such as Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, or Kunming. And it takes around 8 hours to as much as 26 hours for the flights. As for the price, the cheaper price for the flights is around US$ 455.

By train

The train Z164 leaves Shanghai at 8:10pm every day and arrives in Lhasa at around 7:15 in the evening of the third day after 47 hours. And the journey covers around 4,373 kilometers which is the second longest of all among the routes to Lhasa.

From Guangzhou to Lhasa

By flight

Guangzhou is similar to Shanghai where there are no direct flights to Lhasa while there are a number of indirect flights, with stopovers in Chongqing and Chengdu. The average flight takes from 5 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes, and the ticket of the flight costs around US$ 455.

By train

The train from Guangzhou departs at 11:45am every day and arrives in the capital of Tibet at 5:05pm on the third day, which takes more than 53 hours to get to Tibet and covers almost 5,000 kilometers, making it the longest of all the train journeys to Lhasa.

From Chengdu to Lhasa

By flight

It is convenient for tourists to go to Lhasa from Chengdu because of the convenient transportation. There are a number of direct flights to Lhasa which take around 2 hours 15 minutes on average. As there are more than 15 flights a day from Chengdu to Lhasa, Chengdu is considered as one of the best airports from which to fly to Tibet with the short travel time. It is one of the best options for those whose time is limited to fly from Chengdu to Lhasa. Apart from the large number of the flights, the price is also relatively inexpensive, For example, an economy flight only costs around US$ 233.

By train

The trains from Chengdu depart every other day at around 9:37pm, and arrive in Lhasa on the third day at around 9:55am after over 36 hours covering a distance of 3,070 kilometers across mainland China and Tibet. The trains from Chengdu are scheduled on odd days of the month (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc) in January, April, May, August, November, and December, and even days of the month for the rest of the year. Chengdu is regarded as one of the popular gateway cities to travel to Tibet.

From Hong Kong to Lhasa

Since there is no direct flight to from Hong Kong to Lhasa, you need to make a plan before the trip to Lhasa. First, one of the most popular ways is to take a flight to Chengdu where you can transfer to Lhasa by plane or by train. Secondly, you can get the train from Kowloon Station in Hong Kong SAR to Guangzhou directly and take the train to Tibet from Guangzhou, which covers almost 5,000 kilometers. And it must be an amazing journey.

By Flight to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights to Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu from Russia, and most flights require at least one stopover in either Delhi, Dubai, or Qatar. The fastest flight time is about 11 hours, but it can take up to 17 hours to complete the journey, requiring only one stopover. However, the tickets of these flights are relatively cheap, an economy ticket of which is around US$ 288.

Kathmandu to Tibet

By flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa

There are daily flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa which are provided by Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and Tibet Airlines. The flight takes around 90 minutes, and costs around US$ 400 depending on the season. One of the advantages of the flight from Kathmandu is that it crosses the Himalayas and gives passengers a chance to enjoy the great view of Mount Everest.

By the Epic Overland Tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa

As is known to many people, the overland tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa is considered as one of the most amazing journeys in Asia. The journey starts from Kathmandu crossing the mighty Himalayas and arrives at Gyirong port which is the international land border between Nepal and China. It’s convenient for you to take a bus to the border at Rasuwagadhi Fort. And it takes around 7 to 8 hours to get to the border of Gyirong from Kathmandu with a lunch during the journey. Once on the other side of the border, you will pass through immigration at Gyirong Port and your guide and driver will be greeting you there. Then they will take you to the Gyirong Town in private cars to spend your first night on the plateau. You can have a good rest there before heading for the stunning capital, Lhasa. The most amazing sights in the world are along the route, including the mighty Mount Everest, the holy Lake Yamdrok. In addition, there are many monasteries and temples which symbolize Tibetan Buddhist religion. You can experience the essence of Tibetan culture and religion in Lhasa. And the Jokhang Temple and the famous Barkhor Street are famous places which is worth visiting.

An unforgettable journey to Tibet is waiting for you! Feel free to contact us and let us know your requirements, we will do most of the work for you, including booking hotels, train tickets, etc. if you need.What you need to do is just enjoying your holiday at the Roof of the World.

Five Best Months for Mount Kailash Tour from Russia

The Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are very popular tourist attractions in Tibet. For most tourists from Russia, April, May, June, September and October are the best five months for attending a Kailash Manasarovar tour. During this time, you could enjoy the continuous good weather and comfortable climates, and admire the most beautiful sceneries. Beside Mount Kailash, these five months are also the best time to see sunrise in the Mount Everest Base Camp.

If Russian tourists don’t have time to visit the Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar during these five months, July and August can be their second options. Although these two months are rainy season, the temperature is good for taking a tour and the sceneries are beautiful.

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