ACCESS

China southwest Airlines operates direct flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa (one hour). The trans-Himalayan overland journey retraces the old mule caravan route (962 km, three to six days). Lhasa is also connected to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu and Chongqing by air.

BEST SEASON TO VISIT

March through October is the best time to visit. Layered clothing is recommended as day and night-time temperature vary greatly. Down jackets are required from October to March (three is snow). The rainy season is June-September. The main temperature is 8 degree in the north.

VISA AND TRANSPORT 

We at Kathmandu will organize your visa, transport, sight-seeing and hotel arrangements. A visa application for Tibet has to be made through a registered travel agency in Kathmandu, and visas are given only to organized groups. A visa for China does not entitle you to travel in Tibet. Transport is provided by buses and four- wheel drive vehicles. There are taxis, minibuses and rickshaws for getting around Lhasa.

ADVENTURE

Trekking, mountaineering and mounting biking.

ACCOMMODATION

There are modern hotels and restaurants in Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Tsetang. Basic facilities at other places.

 IMPORTANT PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION 

TOUR COST INCLUDES

Accommodation on twin sharing basis at Hotel Holiday Inn, NW or Hotel Himalayan or Hotel Banakshol In Lhasa, and best available hotels and lodges enroute with daily breakfast. All ground transfers, sightseeing tour, monastery entrance fees, English speaking guide and airfare where applicable.

TOUR COST EXCLUDES

All expenses of personal nature, airport departure taxes, Nepal re-entry visa fee, extra cost in the even of landslides, road blockage, hiring of porters and additional transportation, Tibet/China Visa Fee and urgent visa charges.

BOOKING CONDITIONS AND VISA ARRANGEMENT

Confirmed reservation should reach us 2 weeks prior to tour departure date along with US $ 100 non-refundable deposit per person.
Siniolchu Tours and Travels will process visa for you and we require following details while making your booking:-

• Name in full

• Sex 

• Date of birth

• Profession 

•  Nationality and 

•  Passport Number

Cost of Visa fee varies for every nationals. A Normal Visa fee is applicable if the Visa is processed on 5 full working day basis. An urgent fee of US $ 10 additional 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 for China / Tibet Visa.

CANCELLATIONS

There will be a cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking upto 7 days prior to departure whereas, no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever 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 chilly to downright cold in winter months. Bring all the film, medicine, cosmetics, personal toilet items, etc. that you will need from home as these are difficult if not impossible to obtain in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

As Lhasa lies at over 12000 feet, you are likely to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude 
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 form Kathmandu to Lhasa by road should be viewed as an adventure, not sightseeing tour by bus. The road itself was poorly constricted and is prone to closer by landslides, particularly from June through September. It can be very dusty some kind of face mask is a good idea. As you drove 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 enroute (expect Lhasa) is extremely limited. Hotels are basic with showers, Flush toilet, a small shop, a restaurant and laundry facilities only. Food is not readily available enroute 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 a water filter pump and refill your bottles at every opportunity. Meals enroute (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, Vegemite, Nuts and Raisins, Chewing gums etc.

INSURANCE

Full travel insurance coverage, particularly for trip cancellation and interruption of strong recommended.

CURRENCY

The unit of currency for foreigners is Yuan. US$1=8. Money can be exchanged at The Bank of China at Zhangmu, Xigatse and Lhasa. In case the banks are closed we suggest you ask for a loan from your guide.

RISK & LIABILITY

We will put every effort to make your journey very smooth & pleasant. However, all the programmes in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore, Siniolchu Tours and Travels or its Tibet counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alterations in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, Cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spot. It is most advisable all clients to have full insurance against medical and personal accidents. 
A cancellation insurance is also highly recommended.

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