Temperature and Weather
Weather conditions from May to September in Tibet, can be expected to be dry and sunny, with precipitants in July and August, day time temperatures can be as high as 22 degrees centigrade in Tibet. The average daily temperature will be 10 degrees centigrade, however, the intense sun at high altitude can, make it feel even hotter. At this time of year there is an incredible drop in temperature from early afternoon to evening time, temperature at night-time will drop as low as 0 to 10 degrees centigrade at altitudes of 5000 meters, our highest camp during the PARIKRAMA.

Health Considerations
All participants must provide health certifcate given by a reputed doctor confrming that the participant is ft to travel in altitudes of 5700 mettress. We do ask you to bring along your own small frst aid kit (available at Pharmacies). Some of the items we ask you to bring in the kit are :
Antiseptic cream or Wound disinfectant: Iodine and tube- squeeze cream.
Foot care and Blister Treatment, band-aids, adhesive roll & strips, gauze pads, moleskin. (please bring ankle high boots to avoid muscle sprain.)

Gauze Pads
3”, at least 6 pads, Gauze roll: 2-3 rolls Adhesive Tape 2 roll. Ace Bandages for the Ankle. Elastic bandages 3 roll. Water disinfectant tablets

Antibiotics
(Triethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-Bactrim DS or Septran DS- double strength (l60mg/800mgs). Antidiarrheals-Lomotil& Pepto-Bismol tablets and make sure you bring Charcoal tablets. Please see your doctor for more advice concerning antibiotics and antidiarrheals. Deamox: 20 Tablets:

Anti-Infamatories
Avil, Brufen or Mortin, Asprin/Tylenol or general painkillers, Strong sunscreen oil, skin antibiotic cream/Antifungal Ointment Lozenges/Strepsils (plenty).

Fitness
Please start to get in shape NOW !!! A good 30 minutes walk, jogging daily, stretching and regular exercise should put you in the right shape (Concentrate on your heart & legs-Aerobics). Porters will be carrying the bulk of your equipment, but it is recommended that you bring a good day pack and are fit enough to carry snacks, flled water bottle/small scissors and knife, waterproof matches, safety pins, Thermometer, Lighter, Dehydration salt (electral) packets, Neosprine Powder and cream. Heat balm for muscles/joints, Vicksinhaler/vapourub, Chapsticks. Dry, Fruits/snacks, camera, Film, Map, Jumper, Sun Hat, First Aid Kit, Light weight Rain Gear, Extra Cloth etc.

Altitude Sickness
This is an environment related condition that can efect anyone who ascends too rapidly to high elevations without acclimatizing properly. Suggested to read any book on trekking, which has a chapter on this, and also consult your doctor.

Responsibilty
All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB), a government Organization, and we have no control over the quality of the vehicles facilities. Himal Reisen P.Ltd reserves the right to change itineraries without prior notice, depending on the weather and road condition.

Currency
All major foreign currencies and Tcs are accepted in Zhangmu Bank in return for Yuen, the basic unit of Chinese Currency. Yuen = 10 Jiao and 1 Jiao = 10 Fen. At present US$1 = 8 Yuen, Credit cards are not accepted. 1 Yuen = INRs. 6/- approximately. Antiques must be properly certifed, otherwise they mey be confscated. We recommend that you bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable.z

Clothing
Clothings for both extremes of climate and temperature. While driving to Kailash, it will be warm inside the vehicle and light clothing will be required, but as soon as you step out of the vehicle, warm clothing will be required to keep of the cold winds of the Tibetan Plateau. Evening will be generally cold and warm clothing will be required we recommend that you bring along the following clothings and accessories with you:

01. Down Jacket-one (Available on Rent)
02. Warm thick pullover-One
03. Warm thin pullover-One
04. Warm pants-Two
05. Light loose cotton pants-Two
06. Warm windproof jacket-One
07. Cotton full sleeve T-Shirts-Four
08. Thermal under pants/long-Two
09. Thermal vest/warm full T-Shirts-Two
10. Rain coat with hood/Poncho (should be roomy)-One
11. “Broken-in” pair of ankle high walking boots & one extra shoe laces.
12. Light tennis shoes & light rubber sandal.
13. Warm woolen socks-Six

14. Large cotton or silk scarf-One
15. Warm gloves.
16. Soft paper tissue and handkerchiefs-Plenty
17. Monkey cap and Sun heat-one each
18. Towels (one big, one small)
19. Washing kit.