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Important information for trip to Tibet
Traveling in Tibet is an incredible journey which gives
an opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of the highest
mountains, to meet nomadic Tibetan pilgrims, to drive on
world’s highest plateau, to visit ancient Buddhist
monasteries which keep ancient spirit and traditions
where category of time looses its sense giving it to
spirit.
Trip to Tibet is a journey of a lifetime for those who
have sense of adventure, who ready to take challenge as
trips on this ancient spiritual land is well worth of
effort due to tough natural conditions and poor
infrastructure development.
Tibet was opened to tourism in 1985. Till that time the
ancient land of Tibet avoided influence of outside World
preserving its unique culture, religion and lifestyle
based on centuries’ old traditions.
The infrastructure of the tourism industry is still very
basic. Please, do not expect the standard which you are
accustomed to back home. Accept this land like it is,
enjoy its ancient spirit, come as friend with open heart
and you’ll enjoy the trip and Tibet will stay with you
forever in your heart.
Nepal Mountain Trekking will make every effort under the
circumstances to ensure your safe and memorable trip in
Tibet.
Clothing:
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the must
for Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and
early mornings can be quite chilly and cold in winter.
November to April
Down jacket
Thermal underwear
Warm trousers
Warm sweaters
Woolen shirts
Gloves
Warm hat & Scarves
Warm socks
Light leather boots in case of snow
May to October
Raincoat or windbreakers
Jacket
Sweaters
Sun hat
Shirts (cotton/woolen)
Socks
Comfortable shoes
Bring from home all personal items such as required
medicine, cosmetics, toilet items, etc. that you will
need during the trip as these are difficult and often
impossible to get in Tibet.
What to take
Water bottle (use iodinized or boiled water)
Snacks which you can enjoy along the way
Personal medical kit and diamox tablets (for high
altitude)
Sunglasses
Sun screen lotion
Toilet paper
Flash light and batteries
Day bag-pack
Camera and films
Bandana\scarf or mask for protection of your lungs from
dust
A good guide book on Tibet
Kathmandu - Lhasa rout map (for you to follow the rout
and to have an idea where you are going and have been
each day).
Altitude sickness:
As you are traveling over high terrain, you are likely
to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort
of altitude sickness (headache, loss of appetite, dizzy)
until your body adjusts to the elevation. Adjustment of
the body to altitude can take from a few hours to a
couple of days, depending on an individual health
condition. Take it lightly, but drink plenty of water or
other non-alcoholic drinks as proper hydration is
necessary for acclimatization. We also recommend you to
carry a stir of diamox tablets.
Currency:
The unit of currency is Yuan. US$1 = 8 Yuan. Money can
be exchanged at the Bank of China in Zhangmu, Shigatse
and Lhasa. The hotels also can change money for you.
All credit cards are accepted at Shigatse and Lhasa.
Airport tax:
The airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport is
approx. US$ 15 per person. In sector Lhasa-Kathmandu
this tax is included in the ticket.
Risk & Liability:
Nepal Mountain Trekking does it best to organize the
trip in a very professional way for you to have safe,
fun and memorable experience in Tibet. However all the
programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules
and regulations of Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Therefore, Nepal Mountain Trekking or its Tibetan
counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and
alterations in the itinerary due to unavoidable
circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood
snow, political unrest, flight cancellation, delay
arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost which
arises during the trip due to some unexpected
circumstances shall be borne by the clients on the spot.
We strongly recommend you to have full insurance against
medical and personal accidents. A cancellation insurance
is highly recommended as well.
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