VISA FORMALITIES
We require minimum one week to process visa formalities. Following details required to process visa formalities (as per passport).

a. Name
b. Sex
c. Date of birth
d. Profession
e. Nationality
f. Passport number

VISA FEES
Cost of visa varies according to nationality. A normal visa fee is applicable if visa is processed in 5 working days and US$ 17 additional fee is charged by the Chinese Embassy for processing within a day. The Chinese embassy is open for visa purposes every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10-11 am., we require your original passport one of these days.

FLIGHT
Only Air China operates 3 times a week from 29th March till October; Tuesday- Wednesday- Saturday between Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu.

AIR FAIR
Kathmandu-Lhasa : US$ 284
Lhasa-Kathmandu : US$ 295
Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu : US$ 552 incl. airport tax

OXYGEN CYLINDER
We provide reserve oxygen cylinder during overland trip in all our private tour.

BEST SEASON TO VISIT
APRIL to OCTOBER

ALTITUDE SICKNESS
As Tibet lies at over 12,000ft. you are likely to experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness (headache, mild nausea, loss of appetite) until your body adjusts to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to a couple of days depending on the individual. Do not exert yourself and drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquids.

CLOTHING
Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing for cold conditions as the night and early mornings can be quite chilly and downright cold during the winter months. Bring all your films, medicines, cosmetic, personal toilet items A personal first aid kit is also recommended. More detailed information on clothing and related matters will be provided upon booking our tour.

INSURANCE
Full travel insurance coverage for medical evacuation, loss of belongings and trip cancellation is strongly recommended.

CURRENCY
Banks in TIBET & CHINA are closed on SATURDAY & SUNDAY. Cash dollars can easily exchanged in Chinese Yuan. Travellers Cheques & Credit Cards are difficult to be cashed outside the banks especially out side Lhasa. The unit of currency is the Renminbi or Yuan. A US$ is equivalent to 8 Yuan approx. Money can be exchanged at the Bank of China branches at Zhangmu, Shigatse and Lhasa.

LAND SLIDES
As Tibet tours get operated mainly during the monsoon time; there are high chances of landslides mostly in the Nepalese part also in early part in Tibet. In case of landslides, to over cross them and the gap in between, extra vehicle with porters may have to be arranged. In that case, you are kindly requested to contribute nominal charges for porters and vehicle ranging from US$ 8 per person.

HOTEL EN-ROUTE
Facilities in some places are very basic.

GUIDE
We always try to provide a good English-speaking Tibetan Guide. However as Tibetan guides do not get enough exposure to English language in Tibet, please do not expect fluent and spontaneous explanation from him/her. Your frequent questioning will encourage him/her to explain well.

ENTRY/EXIT
All tour or trek can start/end from Chengdu. We provide longer visa for those interested to extend their stay in Tibet after tour.