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The Roof of the Word

TIBET
“ADVENTURE ON THE "ROOF OF THE WORLD"
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR

Welcome to TIBET - a land so rich in culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, aptly called the Roof of the world .Let the age old Tibetan myths & mysteries cast an enchanted spell that holds a visitors 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 thin flying mists amidst the mighty presence of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212m) 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 EVERST (8,848m) by an hour long Trans-Himalayan flight on your way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU. Most interestingly, this tour offers a lifetime opportunity to admire and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas from three dimensions - from south, north& sky. Your memories of holiday in TIBET is enriched by the lingering impression of the most lavishly decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron coloured monks, ever smiling people & their typical lifestyle and above all, the challenging Himalayas.

This is the right overland tour which covers the most of the best parts of TIBET promising you a holiday that is more than a dream- a voyage of adventure and discovery. Discover TIBET through this special package at a very special price, never before, with economy hotel in LHASA and en-route to LHASA all on BED & BREAKFAST basis, visit TIBET wit us, you will be fascinated.

 

Climate
You can travel to Tibet throughout the year but mid July through to the end of September is the best period.

The temperature varies sharply from the south grassland to north plateau. The south is warm and rainy. Most rain falls during May to September. It is warm from June to August. The coldest months are from December to February and crossing over the passes becomes almost impossible. Below given is a table of average temperature, rainfall and sunshine hours in Tibet.


Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses have basic facilities and even a hotel in Lhasa may not meet your expectation. We always try to provide our clients a twin room but it may not always be possible. Sometime, because of weather factor or road condition, we may not be able to bring you to the hotel of our contract or rooms may be already sold out due to delay arrival and we may have to request you to adjust in whatever accommodation available at that moment. In Lhasa, Gyantse and Xigatse, you can expect twin room with attached toilet/shower but other places; you will have to adjust with common restroom facilities.
Electricity and hot water supply may be disrupted although the hotels of cities promise them.

Transportation
From Kathmandu, you will be transferred by a van/coach to Kodari (Tibet border 116 km) accompanied by our escort and from Tibet border onwards, Tibetan crews will drive you all the way to Lhasa. In the event of landslides or road blockade by any reason and service of porters are required to carry your luggage or hire another means of transport between the two landslides or for onward journey, you will be asked to contribute a nominal sum of money.
During the change of vehicle in the border, you are requested to help yourself about your luggage.

 

Guide
Tibetan guides are reported to have limited English and you may not expect a fluent explanation about culture and religion or any other academic topics. He will serve more as a geographical guide and will be responsible for dealing with bureaucracies on the way. However, we will try our best to assign you the best guide available though.

 

Clothing
The weather is cold, harsh and dry. You will need enough warm cloths , tennis shoes, suntan cream, sunglasses, hats, scarves, lip guards etc.

 

Food
Your trip includes only breakfast. So, you may want to carry with you energy bars, dry foods like chocolates, cookies etc to eat on the way. Restaurants in Lhasa,Gyantse and Xigatse
serve varieties of cuisines ranging from Chinese to Continental but in other places, you will find basic Tibetan foods.

 

Money
In China, you will have to use RMB (Chinese money). Saturday and Sundays, banks are closed but in the border sides, you may encounter with a moneychanger everyday. Travelers' cheques or credit cards are not accepted in most parts of Tibet. So, you may want to carry about 100 dollars in cash for lunch/dinner and for small souvenirs.

 

Tipping
Guides and Drivers would be happy to receive tip and in fact it motivates them to work harder and provide better service.

 

Altitude Sickness
Travelers to Tibet are reported to exhibit mild symptoms of altitude sickness. So, some measures of precaution and remedies should be taken. Complaints of headache, fever, loss of appetite, uneasiness, stomach disorder etc can come up before acclimatization. Travelers with heart, lungs and blood diseases should consult with their doctors before they sign up for a trip.
Consumption of enough liquid food (not a liquor!) and enough rest is recommended if you notice the symptoms of sickness.

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