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What to pack?
Casual wear and comfortable walking
shoes are essential for Tibet. Be sure
to bring warm clothing, as early
mornings and nights can be chilly to
downright cold in winter. Bring all the
film, medicines, cosmetics and
toiletries that you will need from home,
as these items are difficult, if not
impossible to purchase in Tibet. A
sleeping bag is also essential.
Handy items include and water bottle, a
Swiss Army knife, a can opener, a
flashlight, a raincoat or collapsible
umbrella.
Accommodation
Accommodation is at the Zhangmu Hotel.
The rooms are very basic and do not have
modern amenities. During the rest of the
journey, high altitude tents, complete
with mattresses and camping equipment
(except for clothing and sleeping bag),
will be provided. Please note: no
laundry facilities will be available
during the duration of the trip.
Immunization
At present, no vaccinations are
officially required for entry into
Tibet. However it is recommended that
you immunised against Tetanus, Typhoid
and malaria.
Currency
Approximately $1US = 8 Yuan. Money can
be changed at the Bank of China at
Zhangmu, Xigatse and Lhasa. In case the
banks are closed, we suggest you to ask
your Tour Guide for a loan.
Time
China has only one time zone. Chinese
time is 2 Hours and 15 minutes ahead of
Nepal's time in summer and 3 hours and
15 minutes in winter.
Restrictions
There is strict control over taking
pictures inside the monasteries but upon
paying a fee, a Monk may turn on the
lights, making the flash less obvious.
You must not carry any pictures of the
Dalai Lama, free Tibet posters or
t-shirts, Tibetan flags or political
magazines or books.
Transportation
The journey throughout Tibet will be in
a Japanese 4-wheel drive and cruiser. A
truck will carry all luggage and camping
gear.
Photography
Photography is not permitted inside most
buildings, including monasteries and
forts. However this does not include
courtyards and building extensions. This
restriction is due to the Chinese
Government, however the Monks who
inhabit these places have no love for
the Chinese and dearly love to thwart
them whenever possible. So it pays to
ask if you can snap a picture or two.
Some times they will check to see if the
'coast is clear'. But please ensure you
ask before just snapping away.
Guide
A Chinese/English speaking guide will
escort the group throughout your trip.
Food and Beverage
We will provide a vegetarian breakfast
and dinner cooked by our Sherpa at the
campsite. You will be required to bring
sufficient supplementary food like
biscuits, nuts, pickles, bujias, freeze
dried milk and our favourite tinned
products to add variety to the meals.
Lunch will be a pack of light snacks.
Staff
Sherpas who are capable of working and
cooking at high altitudes will be
accompanying the group. The will be in
charge of setting up of tents, cooking
etc.
Booking conditions and visa arrangements
Confirmed reservations should reach us 2
weeks prior to tour departure, together
with a $100US non-refundable deposit per
person. Discover Himalayan Trek (P) Ltd
will process your visa and require the
following information when you make your
booking: -
a) Name in full e) Nationality
b) Sex f) Passport No
c) Date of Birth g) Date of Issue
d) Profession
A normal visa fee U.S $ 26, is
applicable if the visa is processed in 5
full working days. If the visa is
processed in 3 days, an additional $11
US is charged, with an additional $ 17
US being charged if the visa is
processed in a day. The Chinese Embassy
is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10am to 11am for China/Tibet visas.
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Altitude Sickness
As Lhasa lies at 12000ft, you are likely
to experience some of the minor symptoms
and discomforts of Altitude Sickness,
until your body adjusts to the
elevation. These symptoms include
headache, mild nausea and loss of
appetite. Acclimatisation can take a few
hours or a couple of days, depending on
the individual. It is important to take
things easy and drink plenty of
non-alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration
is essential to aid acclimatisation. We
also recommend you to carry a strip of
Diamox tablet.
Insurance
We recommend that you insure yourself
against illness, emergency rescue,
accidents, hospitalisation, cancellation
etc. as we accept no responsibility for
damages or expense which may arise from
mishaps to persons or their belongings
during these journeys.
Medicine and Health
Due to the rugged mountain terrain, high
latitude and the non-availability of
good medical facilities, we
recommend/require that you be certified
by a doctor to be medically fit for high
altitude travel. Please note, oxygen
cylinders and masks are not available.
It is advisable that you carry the
following medicines: - Diamox, Diarrhea,
Paracetamol, Painkiller, Typhoid, Iodine
water Purification tablets etc.
Risks and liabilities
Discover Himalayan Treks (P) Ltd will
put every effort into making your
journey as smooth and pleasant as
possible. However, all programs in Tibet
are conducted under the strict rules and
regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Therefore, Discover Himalayan Treks (P)
Ltd or its Tibetan counterparts shall
not be responsible for any change or
alteration in itineraries due to
unavoidable circumstances such as
landslide, road blocks, floods, snow,
political unrest, cancellation of
flights, delayed arrival, sickness or
accidents. Cancellation insurance is
highly recommended.
Cancellations
There will be a cancellation charge of
50% of confirmed booking up to 7 days
prior to the departure, with no refund
payable thereafter. No refund for no
shows or delayed arrivals, regardless of
the reason.
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