Written by Ivy Dong |
Whether youāre heading to Lhasa, Everest Base Camp, or elsewhere in Tibet, then you need this practical guide to packing for your travel to Tibet! From what to wear in Tibet during spring, summer, autumn, and winter, to the essential items that you absolutely must have before you leave home, this clothes packing list for Tibet will navigate the tangle of what to wear in Tibet.
What to Wear in Tibet in Spring: From March to May
Upper garment: Leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK. Youād better wear warm clothes, and double or thick coats, especially when you are a littleĀ weak.
Trousers: Thicker pants that are suitable for walking will be OK, and cotton outfits will be better.
Shoes: Athletic shoes or hiking shoes might be the good choice, as long as their soles are hard. However, if you wantĀ to go to the places like Mount Everest, Ngari, MĆŖdogĀ and so on, youād better wear high-top mountain-climbing shoes.
In this season, many tourists choose to enjoy the peach blossom in Nyingchi. Loose clothes and comfortable walking shoes will be the nice choice.
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What to Wear in Tibet inĀ Summer: From June to August
Upper garment: As for the coat, leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK, matching the T-shirt or skirt. If you feel cold or a littleĀ weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are all suitable, as long as they are warm. In June, taking along long johnsĀ may be a good choice, while in July or August, that will not be needed.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. DonātĀ forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soled tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. Itās worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoesĀ are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, MĆŖdog, etc.
Summer is the peak tourist season becauseĀ of its sunshine and comfortable climate. In Lhasa, long T-shirt and casual pants are OK. If going to the high altitude areas, youād better wear sweaters or down garments. As for the shoes, high-top mountain-climbing shoesĀ will be the best choice.Ā >> Read more about When Is the Best Time to Visit Tibet?
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What to Wear in Tibet in Autumn From September to November
Upper garment: As for the coat, leisure wear, outdoor wear or just sportswear will be OK, and warm or double or thick coats will be better. Warm outfits orĀ sweaters are indispensableĀ because it is very chilly during the nights and early morning. If feeling cold or a littleĀ weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are OK. It is a good choice to choose thick and warm outfits.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. DonātĀ forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soled tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. Itās worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoesĀ are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, MĆŖdog, etc.
The scenery is very beautifulĀ in the fall of Tibet, so an increasing number of people choose to hike Ngari and MĆŖdogĀ in this season. In the high altitude, sweaters and down jacketsĀ are extremely necessary because the temperatureĀ falls to below zero at night.
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What to Wear in Tibet in Winter: From November to February
Upper garment: Warm down garments, woolen sweaters and downwear are wise choice. If feeling cold or a littleĀ weak, you can add clothes.
Trousers: Thick leisure pants, outdoor pants or just sports pants are OK. Besides, long woolen underpants are necessary.
Underclothes: Cotton ones will be the best choice. DonātĀ forget to prepare one more.
Shoes: Hard-soledĀ tourist shoes, outdoor shoes and athletic shoes are the best choice. Itās worth noting that high-top mountain-climbing shoesĀ are the most suitable when going to places like Mount Everest, Ngari, MĆŖdog, etc.
In winter, most of the tourists come to enjoy the warm sunshine and snow of this plateau. In this period, the road to the places like Ngari, MĆŖdogĀ and NamtsoĀ has been closed by the snow, so it is not suitable to travel to these places. Maybe Jokhang MonasteryĀ is a good choice. DonātĀ forget to wear sweater, down garment, and woolen underpants and thick pants during the early morning and night, because the temperatureĀ falls to below zero. AsĀ for the shoes, cotton and damp-proof hard-soled ones are the best choice.Ā >> Read more about Things to Know before Visiting Tibet in Winter
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MoreĀ TipsĀ for What to Wear When Traveling in Tibet:
- In high altitude areas like Namtso, Mount Everestand Ngari, sweaters and down garments are indispensableĀ all the year round. In the July or August, only thick sweaters are necessary when you travel to Namtso.
- In the beginning or at the end of the year, strong sunshine and dry air make hats, sunglasses, lipsticks and moisturizing
- If it is inconvenient, donāt There are all kinds of clothes for you to choose in Lhasa.
- The temperature difference in a single day is very big, which is about 15degrees centigradeĀ in the winter and 10 degrees centigradeĀ in other seasons. So, keep warm when you go to Tibet for the first time.
