Welcome to TIBET – a land s o rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, aptly called the Root of the World. Let the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enchanted spell that holds a visitor in thrill and excitement.
The first part of the tour offers fascinating views of the incredible formation of the highest plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden in the flying mists amidst the mighty presence of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212 m) and the 2nd part brings you so close to the Shangrila of Tibet making you feel yourself as being part of a unique culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends, myths, rituals and festivals. The last part takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering you the long cherished breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges including MT EVEREST (8,848m) by an hour long Trans - Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU . Most interesting, Tibet offers a lifetime opportunity to admire and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas from three dimensions - from south, north & sky. Holiday in TIBET is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron colour monks, ever smiling people & their typical lifestyle and above all, the challenging Himalayas.
Getting There: The choice of entries and exits for Tibet has recently increased to include more international access to Lhasa. There are direct flight into Lhasa from Kathmandu Chengdu, Beijing (via Chengdu) and Xian (via Golmdu). Apart from the Kathmandu-Lhasa flight, Nepal overland route to Lhasa has become a very popular. Recently another entry point to Tibet via Hilsa Border from West Nepal (Simikot) has been opened.
When to visit: From March to October is the best period to travel to Tibet, when days are not too cold and the passes are clear of snow. Whereas for the festivals the best months are February, March and June-September. During the monsoon season June-September south of the Himalaya, Landslides can delay travels through the mountains to Nepal.
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| Most Selling featured Trips: |
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| 7 Nights 8 Days Overland Tour to Tibet |
| Tibet tour with Everest base camp |
| 21 Night/ 22 Days Kailash Parikrama with Lhasa Trips |
| 16 days GANDAN – Samye Trek |
| 21 days Khartag-kngshung face trek |
| 22 days ZHANGMU-KAILASH-LHASA |
| 18 days LHASA-KAILASH CORA -ZHANGMU Trips |
| 19 days LHASA-KTM MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR |
| 12 NIGHTS 13 DAYS KAILASH PILGRIMAGE TOUR |
| 13 Days HOLY TRIP TO KAILASH TOUR |
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| Places of Interest in Lhasa |
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| Potala Palace: |
Jokhang Monastery |
Norbu Lingka |
Gandain Monastery |
Sera Monastery |
Barkor Street |
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Time: 08 hours ahead of GMT. Note Tibet is linked to Beijing time so when you cross the border to Nepal the time change is considerable. Nepal is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT.
Currency: RENMINBI, the People's money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1,2,5, 10 and 50 Yuan; 1,2 and 5 Jiao; 1,2 and 5 fen. There are also coins for 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency, Renminbi, one Yuan is divided into 10 Jiao; Jiao into 10 Fen.
Travelers cheques & Credit cards
All major currencies, traveller's cheques and credit cards are accepted by the Bank of China and large tourist hotels in Lhasa. When you change at EU troika starts high-level parleys the bank you will receive a money exchange receipt which details the transaction. Keep the exchange receipt you can use it to reconvert you’re left over Chinese currency when you leave.
BackThe Bank of China is clcr, e to Public Security Bureau, just behind the Potala. Opening hours art from 1000 hrs to 1330 hrs and from 1600 hrs. to 1830 hrs. Its clad ill day on Sunday.
Business hours: Most shops are open between 0900 hrs and 1230 hrs; and then again from 1430 hrs. until 1730 hrs. Many shops doesn’t opens Saturday and Sunday because of the Government holidays.
Clothing and Accessories: April to October lighter clothing are required. The recommended items are: Sleeping bag, shirts, comfortable walking shoes, Long John Trousers and shirts, sweater, jackets, dust mask, socks, sun hat, sun glasses, sun tan lotion, utility knife, water bottle/ thermos (litre) flashlight. Water purification tabs, medicine for headaches, fewer, colds stomach disorders etc. Toilet papers and tissue paper.
Airport and Airport Taxes: Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 96 kms away from Lhasa. The airport departure tax at present is approx. US$12 per person
Transportation: Transportation will be either in a Land cruiser or Mini-Van depending on the size of the group.
Food and 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 that can be brewed with hot water. Instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea bags, soup cubes, drink powder and powdered milk. other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite, nuts and' raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits
DOCUMENTS : Passport details(passport photo copy) with full name, nationality, passport number, sex, date of birth and occupation should be reached to our office at least 20 days prior to the departure date and passport should be reached 03 days prior to the departure date. |
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