Despite untold ravages brought
about during the Cultural Revolution,
Tibet's past grandeur, majesty,
magic & mystery still remains
undiminished. One can still see
today nomads herding their yaks,
pilgrims worshipping at sacred shrines
& the expansive, striking &
enduring Himalayan topography. Tibet
is truly an `adventurers' paradise'.
Accomodation
Categories
PLACE |
DELUXE |
STANDARD |
BUDGET |
LHASA
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Lhasa
Hotel |
Kyichu
Hotel |
Flora
Hotel |
TSEDANG
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Tsedang
Hotel |
Snowpigeon
Hotel |
Tsedang
GH |
GYANGTSE
: |
Gyangtse
Hotel |
Gyangtse
Hotel |
Wutse
Hotel |
SHIGATSE
: |
Shigatse
Hotel |
Manasorovar |
Samdruptse
Hotel |
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Shandong
Mansion |
Wutse
Hotel |
Holyland
Hotel |
SHEGAR/DINGRI
: |
Chomolongma
Hotel |
Chomolongma
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Snowleopard
G.House |
NYLAM/ZANGMU: |
Zhangmu
Hotel |
Zhangmu
Hotel |
Ganggyen
Hotel |
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VISA:
All tourist visiting Tibet requires
valid China visa & a special Alien
Travel Permit which they can obtain
only by joining tours organized by
recognized travel agencies. Those
who arrive in Kathmandu with a Chinese
visa issued by Chinese Consulates
outside of Kathmandu will find it
useless for entry into Tibet.
Visa regulations change often.
Presently as per official regulation
a minimum 5 pax group is required
for travel into Tibet. However,
it is sometimes possible to organize
private tours for less than 5 pax.
Diplomatic passport holders must
get clearance from Beijing for travel
into Tibet which often takes long
time. It is advisable to travel
on non-diplomatic passports, if
you have one.
We require at least 7 days notice
to process your Tibet visa via Lhasa
& at least 4 days in Kathmandu
for the Chinese Embassy to handle
your passport. Visa can also be
issued in less than 3 days upon
payment of visa rush fees. Normal
group visa fee is USD 26 & visa
rush fee is another USD 17. Individual
visa fee is USD 33 & rush fee
is another USD 33.
60 days Nepal visa is readily available
at the Tribhuvan International Airport
or any other land entry points on
payment of USD 30 visa fee. Those
travelling to Tibet & Bhutan
or Sikkim & transiting through
Nepal must obtain multiple entry
visa & cost USD 50.
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KTM-LHASA
FLIGHT :
CSWA( China Southwest Airlines)
is the only airline currently operating
flights between Kathmandu &
Lhasa sector. The flight is operated
by Boeing 757 aircraft. Beginning
from the winter of 2000 CSWA has
commenced flights during the winter
season as well, thus operating flights
all year-round. Here is guideline
of year-round flight frequencies:
April - November - Tuesday &
Saturday
June - October - Tuesday, Thursday
& Saturday
December - March - Saturday
ALTITUDE
SICKNESS
Those with chronic health problems
should consult a doctor before making
travel plans. Most people visiting
Tibet rarely suffer more than mild
discomfort before getting acclimatized.
Suggested remedial measures:
(a) Take plenty of rest
(b) Refrain from physically exhausting
activities
(c) Drink plenty of water
(d) Do not expose yourself to
direct strong winds particularly
your head when atop a pass
(e) Take diamox against altitude
sickness
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INSURANCE
All travellers' visiting Tibet
are strongly recommended to provide
for their own trip insurance at
home that adequately covers for
medical, emergency rescue expenses,
trip cancellations or any other
eventual mishaps.
All of our staffs on field trips
are adequately insured by the company
that covers for medical assistance,
accidents or deaths.
CLOTHINGS
& ACCESSORIES
Warm clothing is required throughout
but more specifically from October
to April. In general dressing in
layers is recommended. Few change
of clothes such as shirt, sweater,
jacket & cotton inner linings
with tops & bottoms, comfortable
walking shoes, pair of pants should
suffix. During the month of October
to April more heavy woollen or down
clothing & boots will be required.
Other recommended accessories -
water bottle, water purification
tabs, chapstick, suntan lotion,
utility knife, flash light, battery
operated shavers, dusk mask or bandana,
medicine for common colds, headache,
fever, stomach disorders & diamox
for altitude sickness.
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BOOKING
& PAYMENT
We require a trip deposit of USD
273(airfare KTM-LXA) for confirmation
of all bookings. Those booking directly
with us from abroad may make this
trip deposit with credit card by
filling out `Credit Card Authorization
Form' which will be sent on request.
Please add 3% for all payment with
credit card. The balance payment
must be paid in full before trip
departure.
CANCELLATION
POLICY
Notice of cancellation must be made
in person by those booking locally
& for those booking from overseas
cancellation notice must be sent
in writing & refunds will be
made as follows:
15 days before departure - No charges
Less than 15 days - USD 100
No shows - No refunds
N.B: As per CSWA regulation there
is 35% cancellation charge if air
ticket is once issued & cancelled
for whatsoever reason. Please note
this cancellation charge is strictly
enforced by CSWA.
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