IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO TIBET?

1st April 2023 By Tennor

Is it safe to travel to Tibet? The answer is definitely “YES”. Tibet is one of the safest places to travel in China and also the rest of the world. Because of the immerge of Buddhism in Tibet, people were kind, sympathetic, compassionate, and equal to all sentient beings.

As a result, Tibet is a safe place to travel with a zero per cent crime rate.

Dangers Of High Altitude Sickness 

Most of the tourists are afraid of getting high altitude sickness if they travel to Tibet. When we call the word “Tibet”, people imagine that the region is on the roof of the world with an average elevation is seems to be 5000 meters. In reality, like the holy city of Lhasa, it is situated at 3650 meters above sea level.

However, with a professional consultant from your doctor and a customized trip from our Tibet Travel Expert, you will not face any problems while travelling to Tibet. 

Tourist Vehicles In Tibet

As a fully organized tour in Tibet, all the tourist vehicles are fully registered and cover the vehicle and passenger insurance. 

Moreover, all the tourist vehicles are equipped with GPS speed monitors and safety cameras. The GPS in the vehicles will alert when the driver drives over the limit, and the cameras check the driver not playing with the cell phone and smoking while driving. 

Therefore, you will get 100 % worry-free and ensure safety drive while you are travelling in Tibet. Please be patient even if the drivers stop for rest because most of the drives in Tibet are passing many high passes. 

Food

Tibetan traditional food is an integral part of Tibetan culture, and you must try some while you are in Tibet. Read more: Tibetan Food You Must Try In Tibet.

Upon your arrival in Tibet, we recommend not to try the Tibetan traditional food for two or three days because your body must adapt to this elevation. Moreover, most Tibetan traditional meals are meat and very heavy, which is not suitable for High Altitude Sickness.

Try to have meals in the restaurant which your tour guide suggests. The meals will be more clean and safe for your health. 

Dogs

• If you face a dog bite when travelling in Tibet, no worries, your guide will take you to the nearest hospital to get the vaccination.
• If you plan to travel in remote and nomadic areas, keep your eyes on the street dogs and Tibetan mastiffs.
• It is advisable not to walk alone if you are doing trekking in Tibet. A walking street or walking pole is a good idea to avoid.
• As a Professional Kailash Tour Operator, we recommend not to do the first day Kailash trek alone and too early because you may face the dangers of dogs near the Darpoche (Yamadowar).

Theft

• Theft is very rare in Tibet, but unfortunately, you must report to the nearest Police station if something is lost. Even if you didn’t get back the stolen things, the police would give you the report, which is helpful to claim the loss to your insurance company.
• We recommend using small padlocks for your bags, especially if you are doing trekking in Tibet. Most of the time, your duffel bag will carry by yaks and not always be beside you.
• If you are doing Biking tours in Tibet, a Bicycle chain lock is the foremost important thing you need.