1. How can I begin
to prepare myself for Tibet tour if I long to explore it?
In the begining, one need to initiate a discussion with
us via email / fax / telephone whichever one find convenient
means. We would be happy to supply you with any relevant
information on associated field. On the other hand, you
can browse our site and pick up your most apt trip that
suit your personal desire, and do let us know. Definitely
We would operate the trip depending upon your choice. Likewise,
seeking for Tailor made trip? Initially, make your mind
up regarding time availability, kinds of activities, specific
places you would like to explore in Tibet, type of hotel
accommodation and total number of particiapants you have
and other anticipation you may have and address us your
query. We would answer you promptly with appropriate suggestion.
2. Is it necessary
to obtain Chinese Visa to enter Tibet?
Of course, Chinese visa is foremost requisite for Tibet
tour. Prior to access Tibet, you need to get VISA + travel
permit and should reserve the trip in advance.
3. What is the
procedure to issue Chinese VISA?
As soon as you confirm the tour booking with us, you are advised to send us your passport details for Chinese Visa and Tibet travel permit procedure, which need to be sent at least two weeks prior to the trip departure
You need to confer the following details to us.
Name as on passport:
Passport Number:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Date of Passport issue:
Place of Passport Issue
Date of Passport expiry:
Profession:
In the knowledge of above details, we do head up procession.
4. When and how
can I book my tour? Can I pay through bank transfer or via
credit cards?
It is necessary to confrim the tour in advance of two weeks (at least). We accept both money transfer as well as any major credit cards as payment. Payments are accepted in US$, Pound and Euro.
5. Is it manatory
to book the trip with travel agent? Also, can I select hotel
on my own and custom the trip depending upon my personal
desire?
Any visitors who intend to explore Tibet, require to make trip confirmation in advance with any registered travel agent. This is to manage tourism in a sustainable way, to grow sensibly without taxing on the environment and its rich and intact culture of Tibet. Even though you have bought package, it would allow you to be flexible regarding your timeframe or tour program etc. depending upon your personal choice.
6. Is it compulsory
to strictly follow the set program or I will be allowed
to decide on what I wish to see in Tibet?
Well, if you are making tour on joining group basis, fixed itinerary will be of the essence and need to follow what earlier decided. Nevertheless, if you do any trip on your own on individual basis, you have right to custom the trip as per your interest.
7. What is the
fitness level? Do I need to take precaution on altitude
sickness?
Though there is no such hard and fast rule regarding fitness level to travel Tibet, it is essential to have reasonable physical shape for participation. It is best suggested to take advice with Physician for those who suffering with cardiac and pulmonary problems prior to join up the trip. Getting reasonable amount of exercise at your home would be beneficial to attempt it successfully that works well for repiratory system and add stamina as well.
Since Tibet is situated at an average altitude of 4000m, it is most likely to experience minor altitude symptoms like headache, dizziness, breathlessness and loss of appetite etc., but take it lightly. It is best recommended to drink adequate water (minimum 3 liters per day) and have hygienic food that in some extent acts to prevent such symptoms. Advised to get knowledge prior about altitude sickness, prevention and remedies.
8. How can I access
to Tibet?
Lhasa is easily accessible by flight as well as ground transportation from Kathmandu, Nepal, Whereas it can be reached by air transfer from mainland Chinese cities like Chengdu, Xian, Beijing, Shanghai and Kunming.
9. By which means
of tranportation, one can get to Tibet? What are the available
means?
Generally, for the group composed of maximum 4 persons, we do provide 4WD Landcruisers, and we usually use buses for big group.
10. Which is the
fine season to make Tibet tour?
Anytime from early April through late October are pleasant time to make Tibet tour. Meanwhile, one can explore Central Tibet throughout a year. Trekking trip in the most concentrated region like Everest base camp, western Tibet like Mt. Kailash are best recommended during the months of May, June, July, August and September.
11. What are your
prices for different times of the year, since these tours
tend to be 'seasonal'?
Actually, our pricing rate doesn't varied on seasons. It's same all through a year.
12. Is it possible
to extend my stay in Lhasa by another week at my expense
and come back on your Tour's fly back ticket?
Yes, it is. If you want to extend your staying in Lhasa for more days, we do arrange your return back flight accordingly.
13. What kind of
accommodations we have enroute to Lhasa and in Lhasa (Guest
house or Hotels)? Do they have attched bath rooms with hot
water or community bath rooms? What type of toilets?
In major cities like Lhasa, Gyantse and Xiyaste, there we can get well - facilitated hotels with attached bathroom and western type toilet. On remaining places, non - attached room will be available, generally of traditional categories.
14. How good are
the roads between Katmandu and Lhasa? Are these single lane
or two lanes? Are these paved or graveled?
Basically, roads between Kathmandu to Lhasa are of two lanes, some parts, they are paved while on other can be found graveled as well.
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