Included
Arrival and departure by private car
One full day guided tour in Kathmandu
2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
Tibet travel permit
Chinese visa
Tibetan English speaking guide
Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Lhasa with breakfast
Flight tickets to Lhasa and return Kathmandu
Monument entrance fees
Visa process fees
Excluded
Nepal arrival visa
Travel Insurance
Lunch and dinner
Accommodation in Kathmandu
Photography fees
Tips
Tour Group
Our Tibet - Lhasa tour is a group tour and our group size is minimum 2 persons and maximum 10 persons. For single travellers, we have single supplement, but it is suggested to join this tour at any of our fixed group departure as we conduct this tour 2 times in a week, Tuesday and Saturday.
Physical Requirements
This trip to Lhasa is not difficult and does not involve any walking/hiking. This tour drives up to 4350m, so it is essential that you have a moderate fitness to plan this tour. Previous hiking or walking is not necessary; it is an additional benefit if you have but over all required a positive attitude and determination for this trip. For those who have an existing heart or lungs or high blood pressure to consult with your doctor before prior to this tour and let us know at the time of your booking.
Our Tour Staffs
There will be one Tibetan tour Guide and driver during the Tibet visit. Our Tibetan tour guides are professional knowledgeable and experienced. All our Tour guides are highly trained, certified and licensed from TTB (Tibet Tourism Board).
Pre-trip meeting
We will have a pre-trip meeting a day prior to your tour in Kathmandu. Meeting will be at 5:00 PM or your available time at our central office located in Kathmandu, Nepal. All the trip briefing and remaining payments will be settled on this day.
Meals and Accommodation
This tour is inclusive with bed and breakfast. While in tour, we provide twin sharing accommodation. Your accommodation in Lhasa will be in a deluxe hotel.
Our Tibet tours are including all breakfast only. Please allow an estimate of USD 15 per day for both lunch and dinners
Your hotel in Kathmandu also includes in the tour but if you book your hotel in Kathmandu in advance then we will adjust the package price at the time of your booking.
Clothing and Equipment
Please bring clothes based on season. Below are the suggested items to bring to this trip:
A pair of light hiking/trekking boots depend on your season and altitude, a pair of sandals, 2 pairs of woollen socks and some pair of hiking socks, 1 medium poly pro shirt, 1 pile jacket, 1 down jacket, 1 woollen hat , a pair of sunglasses, a pair of glove with liner, a pair of woollen gloves, one day bag, sunscreen lotion SPF 10 to 30, some reading books (optional), music, a one litre water bottle, 1 flash light with few sets of batteries, 1 sleeping bag (-5 to -20) depends on your season and altitude, few t-shirts and few long and warm trousers, one wind and water proof trouser, rain poncho, nail cutter, etc.. Most of the equipment can be purchased or hired in Kathmandu.
Acclimatization
Our Tibet tour is designed only for Lhasa so be prepare for this. Although altitude sickness is minimal.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is essential for travelling to Tibet. Please ensure that you provide a copy of your travel insurance to us during your pre-trip meeting at our head office in Kathmandu before the tour starts. Travel insurance should cover any emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses for your Tibet trip.
Climate and Weather
Climate in Tibet is totally different than climate in Nepal. Tibet is a rain shadow part of the Himalayas; the Tibetan climate is not as harsh as many people imagine it to be. The best time to travel to Tibet is from March to the beginning of November, but among them, August and September are the most recommended. But you only stay in Lhasa so you can go there any time of the year. Sun radiation is extremely strong in Tibet. The sunlight in Lhasa is so intense that the city is called Sunlight City.
Passport and Visa Requirements & permit
Before you travel, check your passport and validity date. Passports must have at least 6 months validity Please email us a scan copy of your passport at the time of booking this Tibet tour so we can apply your Tibet travel permit in advance.
For making your Chinese visa/Tibet visa; Chinese embassy require your original passport to obtain the Chinese visa even if you have already obtained Chinese visa from your homeland county this visa ia not accepted travelling to Tibet from Nepal side so we have to get you a new Tibet/china visa and your previously existing visa will be void. Recently, Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu processes visa on Monday, Wednesday and Friday so you should arrive at least two days to Kathmandu before departing to Tibet tour.
Your Tibet traveling permit and your Chinese visa will be valid for approx. of 2 weeks to 21 days and within that timeframe, you have to exit the country. Please let us know at the time of your booking if you plan to travel to mainland China as you are required longer term visa. Individual visa to Tibet is not possible if you not taking any tours; your Tibet/Chinese visa is a group visa along with the groups.
Our Experience
Our company is Government registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal specialising in adventure travel in the Himalaya of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India with 17 years experience.