Tibet, the mystic Shangrila, the forbidden kingdom
on the roof of the world has captured man’s
imagination for centuries.
Great explorers & adventurers of the century have
ventured into this holy land rendered inaccessible
by the hostile natural conditions & bandits that
waylaid them on their journeys through the Himalayas.
Despite untold ravages which occurred during the "Cultural
Revolution". Tibet’s past grandeur, majesty,
magic & mystery still remains undiminished. One
can still see today nomads herding their yaks, pilgrims
worshipping at sacred shrines & the expansive,
striking & enduring Himalayan topography. Tibet
is truly an adventurers paradise.
Tours In Tibet
Tibet is most unusual and beautiful place. The majority
of its land rests above 4000 meters and is surrounded
by mountain ranges on three sides. The awe- inspiring
Himalayas are the highest in the world, as is the
never-ending Tibetan plateau. It is a place for the
rugged adventurers as well as the spiritual wanderers.
Important Information
Confirmed reservation should reach us 2 weeks
prior to tour departure date along with $100 non-refundable
deposit per person.
Himal Reisen will process visas for you. We require
following details while making your booking:
a) Name in full b) Sex c) Date of birth d) Profession
e) Nationality and f) Passport Number and completed
Reservation Form.
Cost of visa fee varies for different nationalities.
A Normal visa fee is processed in 5 full working days.
An "urgent" fee of US $ 10 extra is applicable
for the visa to be processed in 3 days and US $ 15
additional fee is charged by the China 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 visas.
CANCELLATIONS
There will be a cancellation charge of 50%
up to seven days prior to departure, and no refund
thereafter. No refunds for no-shows or delayed arrivals
whatever reason.
CLOTHING
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 all your own film, medicine,
cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. as these are
difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A
small first aid kid is also a good idea, although
our representatives also carry basic medical supplies.
TIME
China time is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal
time in winter and 3 hours and 15 minutes in the summer.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
As Lhasa lies at over 12000 feet, 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.
KATHMANDU
TO LHASA ROAD
The journey from Kathmandu should be viewed as an
adventure, not just a sightseeing bus tour. The road
itself was poorly constructed and is prone to closure
by landslides, particularly from June through September.
It can be very dusty and some kind of facemask is
a good idea to take along. As you drive to altitudes
of over 17000 feet at some points, altitude sickness
becomes a real possibility and most will feel some
symptoms. You must make sure to drink plenty of fluids
to help you acclimatize. The choice of hotels en route
(except Lhasa) is extremely limited. Hotels are basic
with showers, flush toilet, a small shop, a restaurant
and the laundry facilities only. Food is not readily
available en route until the stopover hotels are reached.
We recommend you carry packed lunch from the hotels.
We suggest you bring a canteen or water bottle with
purification tablet or water filter pump and refill
your bottles at every opportunity. Meals en route
(until Lhasa) tend to be greasy and you may want to
bring snacks or other foodstuff with you. We therefore
suggest you to carry tinned food, biscuits, chocolates,
cheese, drinking chocolate/coffee, soup cubes, instant
noodles, vegetables, nuts and raisins, chewing gum,
etc.
INSURANCE
Full travel insurance coverage, particularly for health,
trip cancellation/interruption is strongly recommended.
CURRENCY
The unit of currency for foreigners is the Yuan. US$
1= +/- 8 Yuan. Money can be exchanged at the bank
of China at Zhangmu, Xigatse and Lhasa. If the banks
are closed, your guide will advance you cash.
RISK AND LIABILITY
Himal Reisen will make every effort
to make your journey very smooth and pleasant. However,
all programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under
the rules and regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Therefore, Himal reisen or its Tibetan
counterpart cannot be responsible for any change or
alterations in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances
such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political
unrest, cancellation of flights, delayed arrivals,
sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurred thereof
shall be borne by the clients. It is most advisable
all clients to have full insurance against medical
and personal accidents. Cancellation insurance is
also highly recommended.
VISA
For Tibet/China visa, we need 7 clear full working
days and clients or their passports should be available
in Kathmandu. On request, we can advise the CHINESE
CONSULATE/EMBASSY to issue TIBET/CHINA visa provided
the group is minimum of FIVE PAX. For permits, passport
details of the clients is required atleast a month
prior to trip.
