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Tibet Overview: Introduction
Why visit Tibet | Why travel overland | A word of caution | Travel Books
Tibet is the ultimate overlander's paradise in terms of the scope for excitement and adventure. Any individual who seeks an exciting travel experience that permits a real insight into a culture should consider an overland journey to Tibet - the cream of 'off the beaten track' travel.
There is nowhere else in the world where mountain bikers are able to cycle alongside 8000m-plus peaks and conquer 5000m-plus mountain passes - almost daily. It's even possible to bike to the foot of the highest mountain on earth. Tibet boasts the world's longest downhill run - from a high point of just under 5000m at Lalung la to below 800m in Nepal.
The secret, jealously guarded by the few travellers who have already travelled overland in the region, is that this mode of travel makes it possible to live with the Tibetan people and discover the traditional Tibetan way of life outside the big modernized cities. In doing so you will catch an insight into nomadic, village and monastic life that is very difficult to achieve unless you have completely independent transport.
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Tibetan children sleighing across
a frozen pool near Dingri
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