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Flight
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Hotel
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Rafting
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Sight-Seeing
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Tour Package
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Trekking
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IMPORTANT PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION
FOR TIBET
Included in the Land cost
Transport by motorcoach coach/landrover/automobile
as required, and accommodation with daily breakfast using Holiday
Inn/Tibet Hotel while at Lhasa. Tibet for the rest of we use the
best available hotels and guest houses, but these offer more basic
accommodation and fewer amenities. Sightseeing Tours, Services of
English speaking Local Tibetan /Chinese Guides, entrance fees to
monasteries and other points of interest, Tibet permits, Kathmandu-Lhasa
airfare as per itinerary and visa charges are also included.
Not included in the land cost
Insurance, airport departure taxes, Nepalese
Visa, Passport fees, immunizations, hard and soft drinks, Photographic
charges in various monasteries, gratuities and items of any personal
nature that have not been specifically included above.
Surcharge
A surcharge of US$ 50.00 on Tibet visas is
applicable for British, Canadian, Belgian, Cameroon, Brazilian,
Irish, French and Dutch nationals.
Visas and documentation
You must be in possession of a valid passport.
We obtain your visa for Tibet, and will require the following information
when making your reservation: full name, date of expiry, place of
issue, nationality, date of birth, sex and occupation. Two passport
size photographs are also required. Additionally you must allow
three full working days in Kathmandu for the visa to be fiscally
stamped in your passport. A 30 day's visa for Nepal can be obtained
from all Nepalese Embassies abroad or upon your arrival in Kathmandu
airport in US$ 25.00.
Accessories
We recommend you to bring the following items
to make your journey more comfortable : Personal first aid kid,
water purification tablets, toilet kit with toilet paper, flashlight
with extra batteries, sunglasses, water bottle, note book, pens,
pencils, camera and film and extra batteries for electronic Cameras,
binoculars, Duffel bag, rain gear, strong footwear, pocket knife,
sewing kits, compass, altimeter, drinking cup, towel, plastic bags,
dust mask, strong suncream, chapstic, and money belt.
Insurance
We recommend you to insure yourself against
sickness, emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalization, cancellation
etc., as we accept no responsibility or expenses which may arise
from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these tours.
Altitude Sickness
The Tibetan Plateau lies over 12000 feet,
most people will experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort
of altitude sickness, until their body adjust to the elevation.
This can take from a few hours to couple of days, depending on the
individual.
Note: We will be happy to provide package
programs including Nepal with any of these Tibet packages on request.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLING TO TIBET
Adventure Silk Road Treks & Expedition
Inc.
Tibet remains one of the most interesting,
remote and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an average
average elevation of 5000 (16,000ft) above sea level. Its facilities
for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.
A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted,
the traveling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable.
Due to Tibet's high altitude travelers with a history of heart,
lung or anemia problems should consult a doctor before even thinking
about a visit.
Visitors should also understand before taking
this trip that Tibet was only opened to tourism 19 years ago. The
infrastructure of the tourist industry is still very basic in this
remote country. Please do not expect the standards you are accustomed
to in the West. However, every efforts will be made under the circumstance
to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES:
From Oct - March warm clothes are required
to flight 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 nay unexpectedly change at any
time. The recommended item 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.
CUSTOM:
There is no prohibition on still and video
cameras, tape recorders as long as they're 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 demed to be excessive.
FOOD & DRINK:
Tibet has only a handful of towers and Tibetan
cuisine is not exactly the most varied in the world. It is handy
to carry, anything that can be brewed with hot, water instant coffee,
drinking chocolate, tea (bags) soup cubes, powered milk, other food
items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite, nuts and
raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuit.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Government offices are usually closed on SATURDAY
and SUNDAY.
CURRENCY:
RENMBI, the people's money used by millions
of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1,2,5,10 and 50, 100
yuan, 1,2 and 5 jiao; There are also coins for 1,2 and 5 fen. With
the Chinese currency Renminbi, one yuan is divided into 10 jiao,
into 10 fen (US$ 1= 8 yuan)
AIRPORT:
Lhasa Gonggar airport is approx 96kms away
from Lhasa
AIRPORT TAX:
The airport departure tax at present is US$
12.00 Per Person
AIR TICKET RECONFIRMATION:
Your guide will reconfirm the air ticket upon
payment of RMB 30, which is reconfirmation fee charged by China
Southwest Airlines.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
A cancellation charge of 50% for reconfirmed
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. 3 litres of water per
day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take
regular rests please do not smoke & do not drink alcohol.
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