Gyantse
Best time to be there
The severe climatic conditions and great discrepancy in daily and seasonal temperatures are due mainly to the high altitude. Mid-spring, summer and early autumn get rather warm. Early spring gets cold, especially in the mornings and at night. A similar climatic situation applies to the late autumn and winter months.
Fly to
Lahasa via Chengdu, China or Kathmandu, Nepal
flying time
2 hours from Chengdu or 1 hour 5 minutes from Kathmandu
time difference
GMT +7 hours
Visas
Visa required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
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One of the most appealing and traditional of Tibetan towns. Situated on the strategically important trade route to Bhutan and India, Gyantse remains a centre of trade and pilgrimage.
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Guest Testimonial
Once again we have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with A&K. There was a fascinating mix of location and camp styles and the particular sequence worked very well for us. 
- KB, Surrey
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A&K Philanthropy
Braille Without Borders
Educates and trains blind and sight impaired children, and tears down ancient prejudices against the blind in one of the poorest regions of China.
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