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, remaining still one of the most
captivating but least developed parts in the world.
With its very short history of tourism. The facilities
for tourist, although being upgraded are still at
basic and limited scale. So, the visitors are requested
not to high expect luxurious facilities in Tibet.
However, we will always put all our efforts in making
your journey as pleasant as possible. In the case
of road condition between Tibet and Nepal is not up
to the standard. it is rough, bumpy and full of bends.
Particularly, during monsoon season (July- August),
it can be temporarily obstructed by landslides and
erosion. So, a bit sporty wears and shoes are much
advised facilitating the travelers to walk over the
landslides some time.
Altitude
Problem and Health Tips :
Traveling
in Tibet is an adventure high altitude as Tibet lies
at an average altitude of 4000m. you are likely to
experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort
of altitude sickness (headache, mild nausea, loss
of appetite) until your body adjusted to the elevation.
Most of the visitors have only minor effect from the
altitude but some of them will have serious problem,
we advice specially the Gust with known heart or lungs
or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling.
Our advice to get ride of altitude is drink plenty
of non-alcoholic drinks every day minimum 4 liter.
A day, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, do not
exhaust your self so much and take rest more then
usual.
Money
:
Bank
in Tibet / China are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
So, you are kindly requested to carry about some USD
per person in case to cover your extra expenses for
main mails and other in route until Lhasa. If it is
case dollars, even local people help you to get them
exchange in Chinese Yuan. Traveler's cheques and credit
cards are very difficult to be cashed outside the
banks especially out side Lhasa.
The
Guide :
We
always try to provide a good English-speaking guide.
However, as per new regulation, the guide association
on a queue basis provides guides. Guides in Tibet
do not get enough exposure to English language. Please
do not expect fluent and spontaneous explanation from
him / her. Your frequent questioning will encourage
him / her to explain well.
The
Clothes :
As
the temperature in Tibet is low most of the time.
It is always advised to carry warm clothes along with
the sleeping bag with you. as the weather is harsh
and dry, Cap, stick, sun cream, sun hat, sun glasses,
with sporty shoes, camera and films, batteries, medicine
kits, toiletries, a small first aid kits are recommended.
The
Hotels in Route :
As
the facilities in Tibet are very basic. Even hotel
in Lhasa do not have proper facilities. So, in remote
areas, it is obvious that hotels many not have enough
double rooms and clients sometimes many have to have
trips, four or five bedded rooms in some places. However
we always try to provide twin bedded rooms. Especially,
first two night have to be spent in such basic hotels
that many not have bathroom attached and could require
you to use common toilets. So, you are kindly requested
not to have a high expectation from the tour in terms
of facilities in the hotels.
Our
Terms and Condition Booking and Visa :
Minimum
two weeks in advance for booking outside of Kathmandu,
and one weeks need for booking from Kathmandu with
full payment and full passport details should reach
us. For visa procedure, five full working days are
required with a condition that clients should be available
in Kathmandu, otherwise urgent visa fee will be charged
from the clients, visa fee and ticket fare can be
changed without prior notice.
If
Tour Cancellation :
There
will be 50% cancellation charge if clients did cancel
with in 7 days in advance, booking outside of Kathmandu
and no refund will be make then after. If you cancel
four days in advance USD 100 will be charged booking
in side of Kathmandu and no refund will e made then
after.
Risk
and Liability :
We
shall always put all efforts in making your journey
smooth and pleasant. However, as all Tibet tours are
run strictly under tourism authority. Our agents or
we shall not be responsible for any change or cancellation
of programs / cost. Our agents or we shall not be
responsible for any change or cancellation of programs
due to any unavoidable circumstances such as road
blocked, flood, snow, unrest, and cancellation of
flight, delay arrivals, sickness or accident. Any
extra cost incurring therefore shall bear by the clients.
So it is most advisable that clients to have full
insurance medical and personal accidents risks.