The trip starts early morning around 05:30hrs. from Thamel. The distance Katmandu to Friendship Bridge, Kodari (Nepal-Tibet Border) is approx. 116 kms and takes approx. 05 hrs, drive. After completing immigration formalities on the Nepal side you continue drive /walk to Zhangmu Immigration which is approximately 11 kms. Here our representative from Tibet will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. He will then take care of your entire tour arrangements until your departure; Lhasa / Kathmandu.

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLING TO TIBET

Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5000 (16000ft.) above sea level. Its limited facilities for tourists are only now approaching a reasonable standard.

A trip to Tibet is not for the faint hearted; the travelling 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 in the west. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES: From Oct. - March warm clothes are required to fight 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 may unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended items 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.

CUSTOMS: There is no prohibition on still and video cameras, tape recorders or radios as long as they are registered with a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese Government is prohibited. Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive.

FOOD & DRINK: 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, powdered milk, other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite, nuts & raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits.

BUSINESS HOURS: Government offices are usually closed on Saturday and Sunday.

CURRENCY: Renmnbi, 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 fen; There are also coins for 1, 2 and 5 fen. With the Chinese Currency Renminbi, one yuan is divided into 10 jiao; fen. (US$ 1= 8 Yuan.)

AIRPORT: Lhasa Gonggar airport is approx. 96 kms. away from Lhasa.

AIRPORT TAX: The airport 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 the reconfirmation fee charged by China Southwest Airlines.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A cancellation charge of 50% for confirmed booking up to seven days before departure to Tibet will be charged after which no refund will be entertained. Furthere under no circumstance we 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 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. 03 ltres. 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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Below are some of the set itineraries that we offer for Tibet. If you have any specific plan in mind please contact us.

8 Days Drive in & Fly Out (or Vice Verce) Tour. Min - 5 Pax

8 Days Tibet Fly in Fly out Tour
Departure: Every Tuesday & Saturday, Min. - 5 Pax
 

DAY	TIME	PROGRAMMES	REMARKS
Tue. / Sat.	5 A.M.	KTM - LHASA( flight)	Mandala Hotel
Wed./ Sun.	8 A.M.	Lhasa-Rest-Potala-Jokhang & Barkhor	Mandala Hotel
Thu. / Mon.	8 A.M.	Lhasa-Drepung-Sera-Norbulingka	Hotel
Fri./ Tue.	8 A.M.	Lhasa-Kamba La-Karo La- Xigaze	Hotel
Sat./Wed.	8 A.M.	Xigaste - Gyantse, Tashilunpo, Panchen Lama, Phalkor and Khumbum	.
Sun./Thu.	9 A.M.	Ghyantse-Syame Monastery	Mandala Hotel
Mon./ Fri.	9 A.M.	Syame &Yumbula Kang Monastery- Tsetang	Hotel
Tue. / Sat.	5 A.M.	Fly Lhasa to Kathmandu	.

5 Nights / 6 Days (Fly in Fly Out)
Departure: Every Thuesday and Saturday.
 

Day	Programme	Remarks
Day 01:	Fly Kathmandu - Lhasa.	O/N HTL.
Day 02-03:	Lhasa City sightseeing.	O/N HTL.
Day 04:	Drive Lhasa - Tsedang with a visit to Samye Monastery.	O/N HTL.
Day 05:	Visit Yumbulakang & Thandruk Monastery.	O/N HTL.
Day 06:	Fly back to Kathmandu or to your onward destination.	.

5 Days Tour (Fly in Fly out - Min. 4 Pax)
Departure: Every Thuesday
 

Day	Programme
Day 01:	Fly Kathmandu / Lhasa. Full day rest for acclimatize.
Day 02-04:	Lhasa sightseeing (Drepung, Jokhang, Sera, Gande, Tshurpu Monasteries, Potala & Norbulingka Palaces & Barkhor market, Gande, Tshurpu) O/N HTL.
Day 05:	Fly Lhasa / KTM or to Chengdu, to China for onward journey.

4 Days Discover Lhasa Tour (Fly in Fly Out)
(Departure: Every Saturday, Min - 4 Pax)
 

Day	Programme	Remarks
Day 01:	Fly Kathmandu - Lhasa (3,600 m.).	Rest for acclimatization. O/ N HTL.
Day 02/03:	Lhasa sightseeing (Potala Palace,  Jokhang Temple, Bharkor market, Drepung & Sera Monasteries.	.
Day 04:	Fly Lhasa - Kathmandu.	.

10 DAYS CULTURE TOUR
(Fly in Fly Out, Departure: Every Tuesday and Saturday)
 

Days	Programme
01.	Kathmandu-Lhasa flight, and drive to Tsetang. Tsetang Hotel
02.	Visit Chongyal valley (King's tombs) and Yumbulhakang.
03.	Drive to Lhasa via Samye monastery. Lhasa/Grand Hotel
04-05	Lhasa Sightseeing
06.	Drive to Gyantse via Yamdruk Lake. Gyantse Hotel
07.	Visit Gyantse & drive to Shigatse, visit Tashilunpo Monastery Shigatse Hotel
08.	Drive to Xegar via Sakya Monastery. Xegar Hotel
09.	Drive to Zhangmu/Nyalam. Guest House
10.	Departure for KTM

9 Nights / 10 Days Lhasa + Everest Base Camp
(Fly in - Drive out, Departure Every Tuesday and Saturday)
 

Day	Programme	Remarks
Day 01:	Fly Kathmandu / Lhasa by flight.	O/N hotel.
Day 02:	Free day	.
Day 03:	Visit Drepung / Norbulinka / Jokhang.	O/N hotel.
Day 04:	Visit Potala Palace / Sera Monastery	.
Day 05:	Lhasa / Gyantse.	.
Day 06:	Gyantse - Shigatse.-Visit Palkhor Monastery and Stupa.	.
Day 07:	Shigatse - Lhatse. -Visit Tashilunpo Monastery.	.
Day 08:	Lhatse - Rombuk (Everest Base Camp).	.
Day 09:	Rombuk Lao Tingri	.
Day 10:	Lao Tingri - Zhangmu / Kathmandu.	.