Tibet - Gateway Cities (PDF Chapter)

Given the complicated logistics of getting into Tibet, it’s advisable to at least stay overnight in a gateway city en route to Lhasa, either to pick up your permit, meet up with your fellow travellers or to buffer potential delays in your international flights.

• follow the 60s Hippy Trail from colourful and chaotic Kathmandu
• maps
• explore western Sìchuan from Chéngdu before heading to Tibet
• transport
• take the Qinghai–Tibet Railway from Xiníng
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Kathmandu, Chéngd?, Xiníng.