Tibet is often referred to as the “Roof of the World” or the “Third Pole” in reference to the number of glaciers and volume of ice that lies within the Himalayas. The great Tibet trek approach the peaks of the Himalayas from the north and give a different perspective than the treks in Nepal and India which approaches from the south.

With craggy snow-capped peaks, mountainous terrain, glacial lakes, and scenery that literally takes your breath away, it should go without saying that Tibet is home to some of the world’s best hiking trails. There is diversity in Tibet in terms of the routes that are available for trekking

The beauty of trekking in Tibet is that the experience is as much of cultural immersion as it is a physical challenge. Embarking on the trails here gives adventurers the chance to get out of the large cities and any traces of modern civilization, in order to mingle with the nomadic yak herders and the traditional villages that seemingly transport one back in time. Though there are plenty of options available to choose from, we have summarized some of the best treks in Tibet below for consideration.