Tibet is truly an adventurer's paradise! Come to
discover the mystics and mysteries of the Roof of the
World. It is a source of inspiration for sages and
ordinary people for all time. Whether it's your first
visit or a brief, nostalgic return, we can provide a
well-rounded package plan or itinerary to suit your
schedule and budget.
Passport, Visa and Entry
Permit
You are welcome to Tibet with a passport valid
for at least 6 months after your departure date. As for
visa for Tibet, it should be secured through the
authorities in Lhasa well advance. Group visitors (more
than 5 people) should apply for visas in the Chinese
Embassy. Usually 10 days is required to process your
visa by the Chinese Embassy. Visa can be issued in 1-3
days on payment of additional urgent visa fee. Traveling
in Tibet requests tour permissions, and for visitors to
the restricted areas, special permits are requested. We
offer competitive discounts on group size 10 and above
and can individually tailor itineraries to suit your
requirements. Please contact us for further
information.
Issueing the tickets of Air China
Airlines:
The agent should give the actual namelist of
their clients because the airlines does not entertain
fake name to block the seats. We will always inform the
maximum time we can block the tickets and the agent
should keep us update about the making of the tickets.
Ticket once made it is very hard to cancel and the money
is non-refundable.
Payment should be made as soon as
the tickets are asked to be collected or
delivered.
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES: From
Oct-March warm clothes are required to flight the frosty
cold and from April-September light clothes to shun the
scorching heat. However a jacket and a sweater are
advised through out the year as the weather may
unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended items
are: A domestic first and kit; water purification
tablets ( mineral water can be bought as well ) 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 prohibition
on still and video cameras, tape recorder or radios as
long as they are for personal use of it commercial use
should be 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 handy to
carry, anything than can be brewed with hot water.
Instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (bags), soup
cubes. Other food items worth considering are instant
noodles, nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and
biscuits.
BUSINESS HOURS: Government
offices are usually closed on SATURDAY afternoon and all
day SUNDAY.
CURRENCY: RENMNBI, the people's
money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates
in notes of 1, 2, 5, currency, Renminbi, one Yuan is
divided into 10 Jiao; into 10 fen.
CANCELLATION POLICY: A
cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed bookings up to
SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET will be charged
after which NO REFUND will be entertained, Further under
no circumstances will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS
and DELAY in ARRIVALS.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS:
Travelling 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 often the cases of altitude sickness have
been reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite
or stomach disorders can happen before the
acclimatization. Advised, drink approx. 03 ltrs. of
water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly,
breath deeply and take regular rests.
Clients are advised to have insurance before
traveling.