Situated in the heart of old Lhasa, Shigatse Travels has more than 20 years experience in organizing and operating tours throughout Tibet. Dedicated to quality service, Shigatse Travels caters both to individual travelers and to groups of any size.

Itineraries can be designed for all areas of the Tibetan Plateau - from Kailash and Guge, even as far as Kashgar in the west to Kham and Amdo in the east; from the northern Changtang to Everest and Nepal. All trips are individually designed and tailored to your specific needs and interests - cultural tours, trekking, camping, sightseeing, hotel and guest house accommodations and transport.

Shigatse Travels was established in 1980 and continues to grow as it operates as a joint-venture between its Tibetan founder and Dutch and American partners. The joint venture also enjoys a long-lasting partnership with Royal Mountain Travel in Nepal and long term relationships in the United States, Canada, Holland, Russia, and Australia among others.

NEW TRAVEL REGULATIONS

On May 07, 2012 new Tibet travel permit regulations were introduced. Currently permits are only issued for groups of 5 or more travelers of the same nationality. We expect these restrictione to be lifted mid-October, bur cannot guarantee this.