Journey with Purpose: Our Tibetan-Led Ethos
A Letter from Our Founder
“Tashi Delek.
My name is Tenzin, and I was born in a nomad family near the shores of Lake Namtso. As a child, I learned that every mountain has a spirit (ཡུལ་ལྷ yullha), every spring is guarded by a ཀླུ lu, and that our survival depended on respecting these delicate balances. This isn’t folklore—it’s the original environmental ethic.
When I founded Tibet World Travel, it was with one core belief: Tourism must honor what my ancestors protected. We don’t ‘operate tours’—we extend careful invitations into our living home. Every itinerary we craft is measured against a simple question: Will this help Tibet’s soul and soil thrive for the next generation?
This is our sacred responsibility. Join us in traveling not just to see, but to safeguard.”
— Tenzin Wangyal, Founder & Chief Steward
Our Three Sacred Commitments
1. To the Land: Travel as Pilgrimage, Not Exploitation
We treat Tibet’s landscapes as sacred geography, not a backdrop.
On the Trail: We follow ‘Yang Yul’ (the clean land) principle. Our guides carry reusable waste bags, and we leave every site cleaner than we found it. All group treks include a dedicated “stewardship hour” for trail cleanup.
Low-Impact Logistics: We use high-efficiency vehicles on fixed routes to minimize grassland erosion.
At monasteries and holy lakes, we enforce strict, culturally-informed guidelines: no loud noises, restricted photography where requested, and mandatory clockwise circumambulation (kora) to show respect.
2. To Our Communities: Tourism as a Lifeline, Not a Commodity
We ensure the economic heartbeat of tourism strengthens local Tibetan society.
The Homestay Network: We arrange as much as our overnight stays are in vetted family homestays or small, locally-owned lodges. We equip families with training and solar heaters, ensuring comfort while keeping benefits hyper-local.
Guide & Staff Policy: 100% of our guides and drivers are Tibetan, born in the regions they guide. They receive fair wages, healthcare stipends, and annual training in first aid, conservation biology, and cultural history.
3. To Our Wildlife: Becoming Guardians, Not Disturbers
We actively participate in protecting Tibet’s fragile ecosystems.
Climate-Conscious Itineraries: We champion the train and slow overland travel.
Your Traveler’s Pledge
When you book with us, we ask you to embrace our Five-Fold Traveler’s Pledge:
I will travel lightly, using the reusable water bottle and bag provided.
I will follow my guide’s lead in all cultural and environmental protocols.
I will engage with curiosity and respect, not entitlement.
I will cherish moments over souvenirs, knowing my presence is my contribution.
I will carry Tibet’s lessons home, advocating for mindful travel everywhere.
Ready to Travel as a Guardian?
This is more than a vacation. It’s a partnership in preservation.
Contact us to craft a journey that aligns your wanderlust with your conscience. Let’s walk this sacred land together, the right way.
འཛམ་གླིང་གི་སེམས་ཅན་ཐམས་ཅད་བདེ་ལ་སྐྱིད་པར་གྱུར་ཅིག། (We will protect this life-place together.)