Most importantly, all travelers traveling in TIBET are kindly requested to bear in mind that TIBET being extremely remote and isolated by the most formidable Himalayan ranges, remains still one of the most captivating but least developed parts in the world. With its very short history of tourism (just about 8 years), the facilities for tourists although being upgraded are still at basic and limited scale. So, the visitors are requested not to have high expectation in terms of facilities TIBET. However, we will always put all our efforts to make your journey as pleasant as possible.
Besides, the road between TIBET & NEPAL is not up to the standard. It is rough, bumpy and full of bends. Particularly, during monsoon (June - August), it can be temporarily obstructed by landslides and erosion. So, a bit sporty wears and shoes are much advised facilitation the travelers to walk over the landslides (specially in the NEPAL portion).
OVERCOMING ALTITUDE PROBLEM
Traveling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. So far, most visitors have only monor effects from the altitude. However, we advice specially the guests with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headache, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder can take place before acclimatization.
Our advice:
Drink 4 ltr. of water minimum a day, don't exhaust yourself so much and breathe deep and take rest more than usual.
BOOKING &VISA
Minimum 2 weeks in advance (for booking from outside KATHMANDU) and one week (from within KATHMANU) a firm booking with full payment along with full passport details (incl. Full Name, Date & Place of birth, Passport No., Date of issue & Expiry, Profession, Sex Home Address, Tel. No., etc.) should reach us. We arrange CHINA/TIBET visa at a cost of USD 45, 00 per person. For visa procedure, 5 full working days are required with a condition that clients should be available in KATHMANU, otherwise urgent charge will have to be borne by the clients.
CANCELLATION
50% of the tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee if you cancel the tour within 7 days prior to the start of the tour (for booking from outside KATHMANU,) and USD 100.00 will be charged (for bookings in KATHMANU). No refund, thereafter also for NO-SHOWS, DELAY ARRIVALS or whatsoever reasons.
RISK & LIABILITY
We shall always put all efforts in making your journey smooth and pleasant. How ever, as all Tibet tours are run strictly under TIBET TOURISM AUTHORITY, or its agents shall not be responsible of any change or cancellation of programmes due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road blockade, flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents'. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients. So, it is most advisable that clients to have full insurance are also most advised from your hove country.
Best Season :
May to august Clothing's
may to October Light clothing's
November to May Warm clothing's
However, a warm jacket or sweater with sunglasses, vchapsticks , suntan lotion, Swiss knife , water bottle, sleeping bags and a small medical kits, dry foods etc. are always advised.
Visit some sample Tibet tour packages:
Also for very attractive budget to luxuary Tours, Trekking & Peak Climbing or Expedition in Nepal (Including Mustang & Dolpo), india (Ladakh, Sikkim & Darjeeling ) and Bhutan.
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