Travel
information to Tibet
Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote
and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an
average elevation of 5000m (16500ft) above sea level.
Its limited facilities for tourists are only now
approaching a reasonable standard.
A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted; the
travelling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable.
Due to Tibet's high altitude travelers with a history
of heart, lung or anemia problems should consult
a doctor before considering a visit.
Visitors
should also understand before taking this trip that
Tibet was only opened to tourism in recent years.
The infrastructure of the Tourist industry is still
very basic in the remote country. Please do not
expect the standards you are accustomed to in the
west. However, every effort will be made under the
circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.
Clothing
Accessories: From Oct.-March warm
clothes are required to fight the frostily cold
and from April-September light clothes to shun the
scorching heat. However, a jacket and sweater are
advised through out the years as the weather may
unexpectedly changes at any time. The recommended
items are: A domestic first aid kit; water purification
tablets (mineral water can be bought as well) toilet
and tissue papers, flashlight, sleeping bag, comfortable
walking shoes, dust masks, utility knife, sun hat,
sun glasses, suntan lotion and a limited number
of clothes.
Customs:
There is no prohibition on still and video cameras,
tape recorders or radios as long as they are for
personal use or if commercial use should be registered
with a custom official. Printed matters considered
unsuitable by the Chinese Government is prohibited.
Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects
created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed
to be excessive.
Food
& drinks: Tibet has only a handful
of towns, and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly the
most varied in the world. It is handy to carry anything
that can be brewed with hot water. Instant coffee,
drinking chocolate, tea (bags), soup cubes. Other
food items worth considering are instant noodles,
nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.
Business
Hours: Government offices are usually
closed on Saturday afternoon.
Airport:
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is approx. 96km away from
Lhasa.
Air Ticket reconfirmation: Your guide
will reconfirm the air ticket upon payment of RMB
30, which is reconfirmation fee charged by China
South West Airlines.
Health
& Altitude problems: Travelling
in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous.
Clients with heart and lung problems or blood diseases
should consult their doctor before booking the trip.
Very often the cases of altitude sickness have been
reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite
or stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization.
Advised, drink approx. 03 litres of water per day,
do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply
and take regular rests.
Flight
Timings (Subject to change):
SZ 408 KTM/LXA : ETD: KTM 0950, ETA: LXA 1300 hrs
(Local Time)
SZ 407 LXA/KTM : ETD: LXA 0950, ETA: KTM 0845 hrs
(Local Time)
The above airfares, timings and airport tax are
subject to change without prior notice, if revised.
KATHMANDU/LHASA/KATHMANDU
flight OPERATES AS FOLLOWS:
JULY TO OCTOBER EVERY TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS AND
THURSDAY
APRIL TO JUNE AND NOVEMBER EVERY TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS
DECEMBER TO MARCH ONLY SATURDAYS (It is not a regular
flight)
Tibetan
Counterpart:
All the packages in Tibet will be handled by the
Tibetan Counterpart and they will take over the
arrangements immediately on landing at Gonggar Airport
(Lhasa)/ After reaching Nepal/Tibet Border (Kodari),
which includes transportation, Accommodation and
services of their local guide.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Mostly un-paved roads within Tibet - due weather
conditions road can be blocked sometimes by sudden
floods, landslides or snow fall which we couldn’t
able to know.
INSURANCE
Kindly note in Tibet the amount of insurance coverage
is extremely low as such, clients should have their
own insurance. Tibetan agents do not pay any claim
however logical the claim may be. It is also possible
that certain places on the Itinerary may not be
allowed to visit due to sudden government decision.
GUIDES
Although we request our Tibet Agent to provide best
guides even the so called best guides need lot of
improvements.
