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USEFUL INFORMATION: Tibet Tour Season: March to November Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped part of the world, situated at an average elevation of 5000m (16,000ft.) 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 traveling can be hard, adventurous and often unpredictable. Due to Tibet's high altitude travelers with a history of heart, lung or anaemia 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 to in the West. However, every effort will be made under the circumstances to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip. TIBET OVERLAND TOUR The trip starts early morning around 05:30hrs. from Kathmandu. The distance Kathmandu /Friendship bridge, Kodari (Nepal Tibet Border) is approx. 116kms. and takes a 05hrs. drive. After completing immigration formalities on the Nepal side you continue drive / walk to ZHANGMU IMMIGRATION which is approx. 11kms. Here our Representative from China will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. He will then take care of your entire tour arrangements till your departure; Lhasa / Kathmandu. CLOTHING ACCESSORIES : From Oct.-March warm clothes are required to fight the frosty cold and from April-September light clothes to shun the scorching head. However a jacket and a sweater are advised through out 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 are prohibited. Customs regulations forbid the export of art objects created prior to 1959 or souvenirs in amounts deemed to be excessive. FOOD & 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, powdered milk. Other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegemite, nut's and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and biscuits. BUSINESS HOURS : Government offices are usually closed on SATURDAY afternoon and all day SUNDAY. CURRENCY : RENMNBI, the people's money used by millions of Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50yuan; 1, 2, and 5Jiao; 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 10Jiao; into 10 fen. ( US$ 1 = 8 Yuan.) AIRPORT : Lhasa Gonggar Airport is approx. 96kms. away from Lhasa. AIRPORT TAX : The airport departure tax at present is US$ 12.00 per person. |
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Nepal || Trekking ||
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