Tibet ITMB Map

A Rare Window into the “Roof of the World” – Meticulously Researched and Exceptionally Detailed

This Tibet map by ITMB (International Travel Maps) is the result of years of dedicated fieldwork, undertaken to ensure precision and cultural accuracy in one of the world’s most remote and politically sensitive regions. Unlike many maps created from afar, ITMB delayed publication for over six months to send an on-the-ground cartographer into the region—tasked with charting the exact route of the new railway to Lhasa and correcting the placement and spelling of dozens of monasteries, mountains, and rural villages. This is not just a map—it’s a cartographic labour of love.

🧭 Map Coverage & Detail

Covering the vast and mountainous expanse of Tibet, this map clearly shows:

• ✅ International borders, including disputed boundaries

• 🛣️ Major motorways, connecting roads, minor routes, and unsealed tracks

• 🚉 The Lhasa railway, painstakingly mapped through in-country research

• 🏙️ Cities, towns, villages, and remote settlements

• 🏔️ Shaded relief and colour elevation gradients to indicate the dramatic topography of the Tibetan Plateau

• 📍 Spot heights of notable mountain peaks

🔎 Inset Maps for Greater Insight

To complement the large regional overview, the map also includes detailed insets of important cultural and historical areas:

• 🏯 Norbulingka Palace – The summer residence of the Dalai Lamas

• 🧘 Lhasa Valley – The spiritual and administrative heart of Tibet

• 🏰 Potala Palace – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

• 🛍️ Barkor – Lhasa’s iconic pilgrimage circuit and bustling marketplace

These inset maps provide essential orientation for travellers and scholars alike.

Laminated for Practical Use

This map has been professionally flattened and laminated using durable 80-micron gloss laminate, making it ideal for active use:

• Use whiteboard markers to plan routes or annotate points of interest

• Apply acid-free map dots to mark visited locations

• Simply wipe clean for ongoing use—perfect for classrooms, travel planning, or wall display

⚠️ Please note: as this is a folded map that has been laminated, minor fold lines will remain visible.

📏 Product Specifications

🧳 Ideal For:

• Explorers, trekkers, and adventure travellers

• Educators and students of Asian geography, politics, or culture

• Offices, embassies, and consulates with regional interest

• Cultural enthusiasts and armchair travellers intrigued by Tibet's mystique

Bring the mystical landscapes of Tibet into your home or workspace with this beautifully rendered and field-researched map from one of the most respected names in global cartography.