CLOTHING
ACCESSORIES:
From Oct.- March warm clothes are required to fight
the frosty cold. From April-September light clothes
to shun the scorching heat. However a jacket and a sweater
are advised throughout the year as the weather may unexpectedly
change at any time. The recommended items are: A domestic
first aid kit, toilet and tissue papers, flashlight,
sleeping bag, comfortable walking shoes, dust masks,
utility knife, sun hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and
a limited number of clothes.
CUSTOMS:
There is no permission on still and video cameras, tape
recorders or radios as long as they are registered with
a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable
by the Chinese Government are prohibited. Customs regulations
forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959
or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.
FOOD & DRINKS:
Tibet has only a handful of towns and Tibetan cuisine
is not exactly the most varied in the world. It is a
handy to carry. Anything that can be brewed 2 with hot,
water instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags)
soup cubes, vegemite nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry
foods and biscuits.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Government offices are usually closed on SATERDAY and
SUNDAY.
CURRENCY:
The people’s money used by millions of Chinese
everyday, circulates in notes a of 1,2,5, 10 and 50,
100 Yuan, 1,2 Jiao, 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins
for 1, and 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency Renminbi,
one Yuan is divided into 10 jiao, into 10 fen. (app
US$ 1 =10 yuan).
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up
to SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET will be charged
after which NO REFUND will be entertained. Further under
no circumstance will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS
and DELAY in ARRIVALS.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS:
Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be
strenuous. Clients with heart and lung problems or blood
diseases should consult their doctor before booking
the trip. Very rare cases of altitude sickness have
been reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite
and stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization.
Advised, drink approx. 04 liters. Of water per day,
do no strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and
take regular rests please do not smoke & do not
drink alcohol.
Our most competitive cost for your kind acceptance
US$ 750 per person.
Which includes:
All transfer by tourist bus to border, jeep, border
-Lhasa, flight Lhasa-Kathmandu, sightseeing in route
and Lhasa, lodge accommodation along the way in two
in sharing basis with breakfast. Monastery entrance
fees, one English speaking guide for all tour, budget
hotel in Lhasa, Tibet travel permit, group visa etc.
Exclude in cost:
Meals, personal expenses, airport tax, insurance, emergency
visa fees, tips, extra portering charges incase of land
slide on the way porter fee etc.
Kind note:
We will need your passport and one passport size photos
one week earlier to process Tibet travel permit. It
can be done earlier then one week but you will have
to pay US$ 17 per person for emergency fee.
For American Nationality US$ 31 extra for visa
To get split visa each client has to pay US$ 25 per
person. |
