Mei Zhang, the founder of travel agency Wild China, said the bans were initially disruptive but her company now routinely declines to take bookings for Tibet trips in March.

For a traveler from the low-lying delta of Bangladesh, the journey to the ‘Roof of the World'—Tibet—is a profound leap across geography and history. This is the story of a seven-day spiritual odyssey, ...

“We cater to travelers who have been everywhere and are looking for soft adventure, spiritual immersion and cultural experiences in Tibet and Yunnan,” says Songtsam spokesperson Florence Li.