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TIBET TREKKING
ARRANGEMENTS
GETTING
THERE
CHINA
SOUTH WEST AIRLINES flies ex-Kathmandu every Saturday &
Tuesday from April - November. During high season an additional
flight operates every Thursday from the month of July to October.There
is also a daily flight from Chengdu to Lhasa. Overland journeys
can be made from Zhangmu & Simikot in far Western Nepal
for trekking to Mount Kailash.
I) VISA ARRANGEMENTS:
The special visa for travelling
to Tibet will be processed by us . A photocopy of Passport
along with the following details should reach us at least
2 weeks prior to tour departure date .
a) Name in full
b) Sex
c) Date of Birth
d) Profession
e) Nationality and
f) Passport Number
Cost of a normal visa fee is USD 26 for all nationals. A Normal
visa fee is applicable if the visa is processed on 5 full
working day basis. An urgent fee of USD 11 additional is applicable
for the visa to be processed in 3 days and USD 17 additional
fee is charged by the Chinese Embassy for the visa to be processed
within a day .
The Embassy of China is open every Monday, Wednesday, &
Friday from 10 Am - 11 Am for China / Tibet visa.
II ) CLIMATE AND CLOTHING : The high altitude of the
Tibetan Plateau make for climatic extremes - temperatures
have been known to drop 27° C (80° F) in a single day. However
the climate in Tibet is not as harsh as many people imagine
it to be. Days are warm & sunny .
BEST SEASON : April to the beginning of November .
Our Overland tours ex-Kathmandu begins in the middle of March.
Regular tour operates from April to November when the China
South West Airlines begins operating flight between Kathmandu
& Lhasa. In winter, Tibet is closed as flight ceases and
the Mountain Passes are covered with snow .
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for
Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early
mornings can be quite chilly to downright cold in winter months
. Bring camera & films, batteries, medicine, toiletries,
sun screen lotion, sun glasses, dust mask etc. that you will
need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to
obtain in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea
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III ) ALTITUDE SICKNESS : As Tibet lies at an average
altitude of 4000 meter, you are likely to experience some
of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness
(headache, mild nausea, loss of appetite) until your body
adjusts to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to
a couple of days, depending on the individual. Take it lightly,
but drink plenty of non - alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration
is critical to acclimatization.
IV) INSURANCE : Personal travel insurance should be
made by the client prior to arrival in Nepal. Full travel
insurance coverage, particularly for trip cancellation and
interruption is strongly recommended .
V) CURRENCY : The unit of currency is Yuan. USD 1 =
8 Yuan. Foreign currency & travelers cheque is accepted
at the Bank of China in Zhangmu, Shigatse & Lhasa. Major
Credit Cards are accepted in Shigatse & Lhasa
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