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Tour
Code # Tibet-ASRTEI-DL-2052-00/01../5
Details Itinerary
DAY 01:
(TUE) KATHMANDU (1300M) – LHASA (3650M)
Fly to Gongar airport in
Lhasa & transfer to hotel. After check in hotel rest for
acclimatisation. During the flight you’ll see the following River, lake
& Mountain: YARLUNG TSANGPO RIVER, YAMDROK LAKE, MT. KANCHENJUNGA
(8586m) and MT. MAKALU (8463m) and MT. EVEREST (8848m). If weather
permitting.
DAY 02-04:
(WED/FRI) – IN LHASA
These days you will be engrossed with sightseeing and excursions of
THE POTALA PALACE, THE JOKHANG TEMPLE surrounding BARKHOR market DREPUNG
MONASTERY and SERAMONASTERY. Overnight hotel.
DAY 05: (SAT)
LHASA – KATHMANDU
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USEFUL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING TO TIBET
Abode Asia Travel & Tours Inc.
Tibet remains one of the most interesting, remote and undeveloped part of
the world, situated at an average average elevation of 5000 (16,000ft)
above sea level. Its 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 anemia 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 efforts will be made under the circumstance to ensure a smooth and pleasant trip.
The trip starts early morning around 5:30 AM from Abode Asia Travel & Tours Inc. our Thamel Sales office, near by Kathmandu Guest house, opposite of KC's restaurant & before Hotel Excelsior.
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
From Oct - March warm clothes are required to flight the frosty cold. From
April - September light clothes to shun the scorching heat. However a
jacket and a sweater are advised throughout the year as the weather nay
unexpectedly change at any time. The recommended item 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.
CUSTOM
There is no prohibition on still and video cameras, tape recorders as long
as they're 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 & DRINK
Tibet has only a handful
of towers 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, powered milk, other food items worth considering
are instant noodles, vegemite, nuts and raisins, chocolate, dry foods and
biscuit.
BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices are usually closed on SATURDAY and SUNDAY.
CURRENCY
RENMBI, the people's money used by millions of
Chinese everyday, circulates in notes of 1,2,5,10 and 50, 100 yuan,
1,2 and 5 jiao; There are also coins for 1,2 and 5 fen.
With the Chinese currency Renminbi, one yuan is divided into 10
jiao, 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
AIR TICKET RECONFIRMATION
Your guide will reconfirm
the air ticket upon payment of RMB 30, which is reconfirmation fee charged
by China Southwest Airlines.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A cancellation charge of
50% for reconfirmed booking up to SEVEN DAYS before departure to TIBET
will be charged after which NO REFUND will be entertained. Further
under no circumstance will there be a refund on NO SHOW UPS and DELAY in
ARRIVALS.
HEALTH & ALTITUDE PROBLEMS
Traveling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous. Clients
with heart and lung problems or blood diseases should consult their doctor
before booking the trip. Very rare cases of altitude sickness have been
reported. Simple headache, fever, loss of appetite and stomach disorders
can happen before the acclimatization. Advised, drink approx. 3 liters of
water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and
take regular rests please do not smoke & do not drink alcohol.
NOTE: CLIENTS TRAVEL AT THEIR OWN RISK WHILE IN TIBET.