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"Information About Tibet"

'Shangri La', 'the Rooftop of the World' - locked away in its Himalayan fortress, Tibet has long exercised a siren's hold on the imagination of the West. Tibetans are used to hardship, and despite the disastrous Chinese occupation, they have managed to keep their culture and humour alive. The roof of the world is an unforgettable land of curious nomads, mysterious gompas and vast breath-taking panoramas. In Lhasa, long the Forbidden City, experience the timeless and most holy Jokhang temple and see the legendary eighth-wonder Potala Palace. Depong, Sera and many more….

Samye is deservedly the most popular destination for travellers in the Ü region. The monastery, in the middle of the sandy Samye valley and approached via a beautiful river crossing, has a magic about it that causes many travellers to stay longer than they had intended. It was Tibet's very first monastery and has a history that spans over 1200 years.

Visitors on vacation to ethnic Tibet can discover Buddhist monasteries and pilgrimage sites, as well as trekking routes through some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. In addition there is Mt. Kailash the most sacred place in Asia.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON TIBET CONDITION FOR TIBET TOUR
All the packages in Tibet will be handled by the Tibetan Counterpart and they will take over the arrangements immediately on landing at Gonggar Airport (Lhasa)/ After reaching Nepal/Tibet Border (Kodari), which includes transportation, Accommodation and services of their local guide.

Present Airport tax & passenger service fee will be extra as follows (Subject to change)

For Ktm/Lhasa sector : US$ 28.50 nett per pax

GEOGRAPHY
Geographically this land can be divided into three parts; the east, the south and the north. The eastern part is forest region which occupies one-third of Tibet. The southern part is open grassland which occupies almost half of Tibet. The Southern and central region is agricultural region occupying one fourth of Tibet and with all the major cities such as Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Lhatse, Tsedang, etc. This area is also considered as the cultural center of Tibet and Buddhism. Tibet covers a total area of 1,200,000 sq. kms and has a population of approximately 2,200,000.

Flight timings: (Subject to change)
CA 408 Ktm/Lxa : ETD Ktm 1025, ETA Lxa 1345 hrs (local time)
CA 407 Lxa/Ktm : ETD Lxa 1025, ETA Ktm 0925 hrs (local time)
(Flight timings are subject to change without prior notice, if revised)

CANCELLATION
If the tour is cancelled in less than 20 days before the departure date, then Full Payment of the package value including Airtickets KTM/LXA/KTM will be forfeited by the Tibet Authorities- hence no refund will be granted.

ACCOMMODATION IN TIBET (For your information)
Except for Hotel in Lhasa City, the Accommodation available at all other places are quite modest, but are with attached toilets and hot and cold running water except at Zhangmu and Qmolongma Hotel. These two hotels have attached toilets, but provide hot water in the small bucket. Single Rooms available on request and availability basis only.

ROAD CONDITIONS
Mostly un-metalled roads within Tibet - due weather conditions road can be blocked sometimes by sudden floods, landslides or snow fall which we will not be able to know in advance.

WEATHER IN LHASA

IMPORTANT
We would like to inform you that the journey to Tibet could be fairly rough and tough one. Due high altitude, the travellers with a pre existing problems of the heart, lungs or anaemia should definitely consult their doctor before this trip. The travellers should have clothing consisting of layers which can be added or removed as the temperature varies during the day. One should carry a warm windbreak, Slacks and sweater with stout comfortable shoes, sun screen lotion, sun glasses, a salve for the lips, a hat, tissue papers, flashlights, can Opener, personal medicines including Aspirin/Diamox, some Eatables/Cookies etc. On this trip, over exertion is to be avoided and drinking plenty of fluids is recommendable. During winter, heavy warm clothing is a must.                                      

RESPONSIBILITY (For your information)
While every possible care and attention is given to your clients by PARIKRAMA TREKS throughout the journey, but all Tibet Tour Packages will be taken over by Tibetan Counterparts immediately upon landing at Gonggar Airport, Lhasa or on arrival at Zhangmu for overland Trip, therefore all travel arrangements from Lhasa Airport or Zhangmu for Tibet will be Under Tibetan Agent’s, Lhasa's control and PARIKRAMA TREKS & EXPEDITIONS PVT. LTD., KATHMANDU accepts no responsibility for any deviations of itinerary or cutting short of the trip due blockade of roads/Floods/Landslides/Snow falls, mode of transportation, baggage handling/personal belongings, boarding or lodging, i.e., availability of requisite accommodation and meals applicable etc. etc.

Further, we wish to advise you that our Tibet Packages are Based on China Airline’s non schedule flights Kathmandu/Lhasa/Kathmandu and are strictly subject to operations of these flights,

VALID FOR TIBET TOUR PROGRAM USING KTM/KODARI BY SURFACE OR VICE VERSA.
Incase the road is blocked due landslides/flash floods or Snow between Lhasa and Tibet/Nepal border (Kodari) as also between Kodari to Kathmandu or vice versa, additional porterage/local transportation hire charges incurred will be borne by the passenger directly.

Please note it is advisable to keep US$ 40.00 nett per pax as porterage and contingencies.

INSURANCE
Kindly note in Tibet the amount of insurance coverage is extremely low as such, clients should have their own insurance. Tibetan agents do not pay any claim however logical the claim may be.

It is also possible that certain places on the Itinerary may not be allowed to visit due to sudden government decision.

GUIDES
Although we request Tibet Agent to provide best guides even the so called best guides need lot of improvements.

TRANSPORTATION
Reasonably comfortable. Due long and rough road condition, sometimes the microphone may not function properly.

Since infrastructure for Tourism is not properly developed in Tibet one should not expect services like in other countries.

Kindly note this regulation is as of now, subject to change without prior notice. Clients will travel to Tibet at their own risk at all times.

TIBET VISA (For your ref. only)
(A) As per current visa regulation Tourist visiting Tibet must obtain Group Visa (visa issued in separate sheet of paper) from Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu or Chinese Embassy abroad.

Visa issued in separate sheet of paper is known as Group visa and valid for a single pax also.
Tibet immigration will not entertain Chinese visa stamped in the passport for client’s visiting Tibet as Tourists.

(B) Chinese Embassy- visa section in Kathmandu opens every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1000 hours to 1100 hours and known as working days. Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu takes minimum of three clear working days for obtaining normal China Group Visa.

Normal Visa fee for All Nationals except American will be USD 75.- nett per person . Normal Visa fee for American National will be USD 115.- nett per person.(visa fee subject to change)

Emergency Visa can be issued within one working day by paying Visa Emergency Charge of USD 17. - nett per person.
(all visa fees are subject to change)

(C) Following documents are required for obtaining China Visa.
Original valid passport, Tibet Travel permit, Tibet Travel invitation letter issued by China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB) and list of the visitors duly stamped by TTB.

We require the passport detail i.e. Full Name as per the passport (please mention middle names also) , Sex, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport number, Occupation etc. along with photocopy of the passport for processing various Tibet Travel documents.

Normally Photographs are not required for group visa, but It is advisable to bring two-passport size photographs which may sometimes be very useful.

(D) Final confirmation of Tour is require for processing Tibet Visa
approval letter.

(E) Attached, please find Tibet Group Visa form for your ready reference. You are kindly requested to fill the form and send us as e-mail attachment.

(F) Eventhough as in normal condition Chinese Embassy issue group visit for Tourist visiting Tibet, some time they issue normal individual visa as well as Tibet entry permit.

** The above regulations and all visa fees are subject to change without prior notice. This is For Your Information.