| General Information
of Tibet |
| Most importantly, all
travellers should bear in mind that Tibet being extremely remote
and isolated remains one of the most captivating but least developed
parts in the world.
With a very short history of tourism (just about 15 years), despite
being upgraded the facilities for tourist are still at basic and
limited scale. So visitors are requested not to have high expectation
in terms of facilities in Tibet. You can rather take this tour as
an adventure from every point of view e.g. road, hotel, visa, altitude,
etc. However, we will always put all our efforts in making your
journey as pleasant as possible.
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| Best Seasons |
May to August Clothing: The popular
time of the year to visit Tibet is May to October with light clothing.
November to May warm clothing. However, a warm jacket or sweater,
sunglasses, chap stick, suntan lotion, Swiss knife, water bottle
and a small medical kit etc. are always advised.
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| Booking and
Visa |
Minimum of 2 weeks in advance. A firm
booking with full payment along with full passport details (Full
Name, Sex, Nationality, Passport Number and Date of Issue, Date
of Birth, Profession, and Expiry Date, Full address) should reach
us. We arrange TIBET / CHINA visa. However, 5 full working days
is required with a condition that client should be available in
KATHMANDU; otherwise urgent charge for visa will have to be borne
by the client.
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| Clothes &
Accessories |
As the temperature in Tibet is low and
involves high altitude journey, it is always advised to carry warm
clothes (better along with a sleeping bag with you). As the weather
is harsh and dry, chap stick, suntan cream, sunhat, sunglasses with
sporty shoes are always recommended.
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| Accommodation |
There are standard tourist hotels with modern facilities as well
as no-frills basic accommodation.
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| What to Bring |
| Warm jacket, cotton shirts / T-Shirts,
comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunhat, sun tan lotion, chap
stick, water bottle (1 litre), a medical kit; FOR KAILASH TOUR /
TREK, Down Jacket, Gloves, Woolen Shocks, Trekking Shoes & Warm
Cap. |
| Altitude
& Health Tips |
Travelling in TIBET is an adventure involving high altitude and
could be strenuous. While most visitors have only minor effects
from the altitude, we advise particularly those with history of
heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before
travelling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach
disorder can occur in a process of acclimatization. Our advise
for better acclimatization -- drink 4 litres of water minimum
a day, do not exhaust yourself so much, breathe deep and rest
more than usual. Many hotels keep bottled oxygen for emergencies
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| Weather |
Tibet is not as cold as it sounds. During tourist season from
April to October, it is cold in the night, warm and sunny during
the day. The temperature falls dramatically in shade and at night.
June, July and August are the monsoon season.
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| Risk &
Liability |
Sampurna Aventura is always ready to make your journey smooth
and pleasant. However as all TIBET tours are run strictly under
TIBET TOURISM AUTHORITY, Sampurna Aventura or its agents shall
not be responsible for any change or cancellation of programs
due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood,
snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival of clients,
sickness, accidents or breakdown of vehicles. Any extra cost incurring
thereof shall be borne by the clients on the spot. So It is most
advisable that clients to have full insurance against medical,
cancellation and personal accident risks.
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| Cancellation: |
50% of the tour / trek cost will be
charged as cancellation fee if you cancel the tour within 7 days
prior to the start of the tour. No refund, thereafter, also for
NO SHOWS, DELAYED ARRIVALS or whatsoever reason.
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| Services
Included |
Hotel accommodation in twin-sharing
room on bed & breakfast basis in the respective hotels in Lhasa
and en route. All transportation by mini-coach / coach as per group
size, however, in case of bad road due to bad weather, 4 wheel Toyota
jeeps will also be provided to the group above 5 pax with an extra
cost of US$ 50 per person (specially for the overland tour), sightseeing
with good English speaking Tibetan guides per itinerary, airfares
(as per itinerary), entrance fees to the monasteries & monument,
TIBET travel permit fee & airport / hotel / airport transfers.
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| Services
Not Included |
Airport taxes, Tibet / China visa (US$
33 for the individual visa & US$ 26 for group visa for 5 pax
and above) Nepal re-entry visa fee, all insurances, urgent fee for
Tibet / China visa and all personal expenses such as drinks, laundry,
tips, etc. Any extra cost involved in case of landslide or whatsoever
including porter charge from border to Zhangmu and vice versa.
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| Guide |
| We always try to provide a good English
speaking Tibetan guide. However, as per new regulation, the guide
association provides guides on a queue basis. As guides in Tibet do
not get enough exposure to English language, please do not expect
fluent and spontaneous explanation from him / her. Your frequent questioning
will encourage him/her to explain well, question by question. |
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