Tibet Travel information – Travel in Tibet - Tibet General information

Tibet Travel information- Tibet general informationTibet is most popular travel destination in the world. Tibet, a rich and beautiful land, is located at the main part of Qinghai-Tibet plateau, south-West frontier of China. Tibet borders with Sichuan, Yuannan, Qinghai And Xinjiang; to the south contiguous to India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Burma, and bounded by Kashmir on the west. Tibet, the Roof of the world with the Highest Snow Mountain, Mysterious Ancient History and Tibet Culture, the pure blue sky and kindly Tibetan person with Buddhism live style. The Tibet Autonomous Region with a population of two million, mainly Tibetans, and an area 1.2 million sq. km. Tibet is rich in natural resources , Landscape, beautiful Himalayan scenery and owns a vast expanse of landforms. People living on this land have been creating a glorious culture since ancient times. There has a long history; majestic mountains and rivers, regular customs and habit, wonderful natural landscapes with monks clad in robes and yellow hats are seen everywhere. Tibet is rich in natural resources , Landscape, beautiful Himalayan scenery and owns a vast expanse of landforms. People living on this land have been creating a glorious culture since ancient times. Spiritual traditions, temples and monasteries, lakes and rivers, and mighty snow clad peaks are just a few of the intoxicating wonders to be experienced by adventurous travelers who get the opportunity to visit this land. Buddhism, with a history of some 1,300 years is shaped into a unique form of "Lamaism". Tibetan history, culture and religion are mixed together and infiltrate every aspect of social life. Tibetan religious arts have a distinctive style with adoption of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influence, thus forming a pearl of Oriental Buddhist art. The various people who live on the Tibetan plateau, such as Tibetans, Monpas, Lhopas and Moslems, each have their own unique of traditions of marriage, burial birth, and other ceremonies. Festivals in Tibet are numerous providing many opportunities for large and exciting celebrations. So come and visit the land rich in mountains, monks, mystery and adventure. Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition , Nepal based trekking agency arrange all the travel permit  for Tibet any kind of Tibet trekking, Tibet tours and Mountaineering in Tibet .

Traveling in Tibet by Air

Kathmandu - gonggar : a twice-weekly flight operates between Kathmandu and Lhasa from the beginning of April through October and sometimes till November depending upon the weather conditions. The 55 minute flight offers spectacular views of the Himalayas and the southern Tibetan plateau.

Traveling in Tibet by Road

An approach that has great appeal for hardy and adventurous travellers is to enter or leave Tibet by road, following the footsteps of explorers who for more than a century tried (and usually failed) to reach Lhasa overland.

Visa

The Chinese governments prohibits individual traveler to visit Tibet. The Chinese embassy will only issue visas to travelers on group tours i.e if there is a single tourist or a tourist group of less then 05 pax then they will have to join a group in order to get a visa.
   In addition to the visa, it is necessary to obtain an aliens'
travel permit for travel in Tibet. Please carry 04 passport size
photographs + smaller us dollars denominations for faster completions
of visa formalities.

Customs Regulations

Art objects and antiques in Tibet fall under special restrictions forbidding their export. Anything made before 1959 is considered an antique. Rugs may be bought and exported, so may the small religious objects that are sold in open markets, providing only one or two are taken as souvenirs. Customs officials have been known to confiscate jewelry or other objects if they consider that a tourist has purchased 'too much'.

Climate, clothing and equipment

Tibet is cold in winter, cool in summer and generally dry, receiving only 450 millimeters or rain or snow. Sunlight is extremely intense. The thin air neither blocks nor holds heat, so sunshine feels warm, shadows are chilly, and temperatures can vary greatly within a day, exceeding 29 degree Celsius (84 f) in desert areas in summer, and plunging below 4 degree Celsius (40 f) the same night. The most pleasant months for tourism are from April to October. Clothing should be simple and consist of layers which can be added or removed as the temperature varies during the day. A warm windbreaker and stout comfortable shoes are especially recommended. Formal attire such as a necktie or dress is never needed - trousers and sweaters are the style. Lhasa now has many pharmacies selling Tibetan, Chinese and some westerns medicines but, it is advisable to bring your own comprehensive first-aid kit, sunglasses with good ultra-violet protection, sun block and lip cream and a flashlight is important because many interesting sights are poorly lit.

Transportation

There are no air routes within Tibet. The distances are huge and the only recommended mode of transportation is hiring the vehicles from the travel agent.

Altitude & Health Tips

Traveling in Tibet is an adventure involving high altitude and could be strenuous. While most visitors have only minor effects from the altitude, we advise 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 in a process of acclimatization. Our advice for better acclimatization, drink 4 liter. Of water minimum a day, do not exhaust yourself so much, breathe deep and take rest more than usual.

Emergency Evacuation

Seriously ill travelers should not consider trying to leave Tibet by road, as the difficulties and uncertainties of such a journey pose unacceptable risks. Your only choice is to fly.

Money

Banks in Tibet/china are closed on Saturday & Sunday. So, you are kindly requested to carry about US $ 100 per person in cash over and above the tour cost to cover your extra expenses for main meals and others enroute until Lhasa. If it is cash dollars, even local people help you to get them exchanged in Chinese yuan. Travellers cheques & credit cards are very difficult to be cashed outside the banks especially Outside Lhasa. The unit of currency is yuan . Us$ 1 = 8 yuan.

Communications

International mail is reliable and quite fast if sent by airmail. Idd phone and fax services are available in up market hotels.

Documentation & Visa

You must be in possession of a valid passport. We will obtain your visa for Tibet, and the following information when making your reservation:

  • Full Name(as it appears in the passport)
  • Passport Number
  • Date Of Issue
  • Place Of Issue
  • Date Of Expiry
  • Nationality
  • Date Of Birth
  • Occupation
  • Two Passport Size Photographs

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