Category Archives: Tibet

Easy Travel to Tibet

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

The tight restrictions on travel to Tibet have eased up making it easy for groups of any size and nationality to enter Tibet! There is no longer a minimum number of travelers required per nationality within a tour group.  Now, … Continue reading →

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Ladakh: Tibet’s Mirror Image in Northern India

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

It’s a tragic reality that of the more than 6,000 Buddhist monasteries standing in Tibet prior to Chinese occupation,  only a handful remain intact. The situation is radically different in the surreal mountain landscapes of Ladakh (sometimes referred to as … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Tibet: Jokhang Temple in Lhasa

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Located in Lhasa’s Barkhor Square lies the sacred, golden-domed Jokhang Monastery, also referred to as the Jokhang Temple. Jokhang is considered to be the location of Tibet’s spiritual core, and dates back to the middle of the seventh century. Millions … Continue reading →

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Photos from Around the World on Flickr

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR has joined Flickr in a big way!  Enjoy our photos from Tanzania Safari — Serengeti Tanzania Safari — Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari — Lake Manyara Tanzania — Climbing Kilimanjaro Tibet — The Friendship Highway Tibet — Advanced Base Camp … Continue reading →

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When To Go Where

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Not sure where to go when? Prime season is when the weather is typically the best. Low season is when the weather is the worst (rainy or cold), but also is typically cheaper and has fewer people. Shoulder season typically … Continue reading →

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Tibet Friendship Highway

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

Our most popular Tibet itinerary is the Friendship Highway — 11 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu overland with Everest Base Camp. In Lhasa, you will visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Besides the sites in Lhasa, … Continue reading →

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Last Chance for the Tibet Looking Glass

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

There are only a few spots left for the Tibet Looking Glass trip with John Bellezza May 14-31, 2009! About the Trip The Tibet Looking Glass trip is an unique opportunity to see Tibetan civilization in all its splendor with … Continue reading →

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Intimate and Unique Tibet

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

We still have a few spots on our Tibet Looking Glass trip in May! This 18-day tour takes you from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then to fascinating remote villages of the Tibetan plateau.  This is a unique opportunity to experience … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Adventure or Giving Back

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventure all wrapped up! Is there someone on your Christmas list that likes adventure?  How about someone who is impossible to buy for?  Or maybe someone who cannot fit even one more thing into their tiny apartment? If you know … Continue reading →

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11 Day Tibet Tour

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Adventures Within Reach

AWR will be offering an 11-day set departure group tour of Tibet in 2009 that starts in Lhasa, follows the Friendship Highway, and ends in Kathmandu.  Tours will start in Lhasa every Saturday April through October. Just $1235/person! 11-DAY TIBET … Continue reading →

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