Other things that can ensure travellers have an easy winter holiday in Tibet are sunglasses, glacier caps and sunscreen creams preventing over-exposure to intensive sunshine and Xuemang (snow blindness)). Some ginger powder is also necessary to get rid of bugs because not all hostels in Tibet can provide bed blankets free of these insects. Breathable underwear is better than cotton underwear for cotton underwear is airtight and the undrained sweat can make people feel cold. Last but not least, bring a painkiller such as paracetemol or aspirin, which can help with frostbite as well as aches and colds.

The main food in Tibet in winter is meat. Famous local snacks include Shouzhua Yangrou (mutton eaten with the hands), roasted sheep intestines and dried meat.

Festivals falling in winter time

Winter is a festive season in Tibet. For Tibet winter travelers, festival celebrations are another attraction. So here is a list of Tibetan festivals that fall in winter.

*Gongbu Festival, Nyingchi
Falling on October 1 according to the Tibetan calendar (in November or December according to the Gregorian calendar), this festival is celebrated to commemorate soldiers dying in wars protecting Tibetans from invaders in the old days. Activities include dancing, horseracing and fair markets.

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