Tibet Information

Tibet is a sacred and mysterious land, inhabited by an ever smiling people. It is extreme remoteness and isolation, imposed by the most Himalayas ranges, render it a unique world of timeless splendor, tradition and breathtaking scenery. Lhasa City, Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar Lake are just some of highlights of this region.  We provide a number of tours/treks to Tibet, including overland, adventure and Hindu & Buddhist pilgrimage tours.

 

Nepal Social Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd., a leading Tibet tour operator is fully equipped with experienced team, contacts & resources to handle all your needs. On trek in Tibet our support staffs are all strong, hardy Sherpas of the mountains who have several times been to Tibet who have an impeccable reputation of hospitality that is now already an established legend. We welcome you all to experience the bliss & magic of Tibet with us.

 

VISA:

All tourists require a valid passport & visa to visit Tibet. Once booked on our Tibet trip, Nepal Social Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd., will apply for your Tibet visa. For visa process we require following passport information at least 15 days before trip departure.

 

1. Name in full (as in passport)

2. Sex

3. Nationality

4. Passport Number

5. Date of birth

6. Occupation

 

Actual visa will be issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Embassy takes 3 working days to issue visas. Visas can also be processed in less than 3 days.

 

TEMPERATURE & CLOTHING

Average temperature in Tibet during the month of April through September remains 5-20 degree Celsius. However, the night temperatures in the mountains during trekking often falls below freezing. Hence, adequate warm clothing will be required throughout. It is best to dress in layers that can be easily put on & off as required. Snow or rain can also occur sometimes.

 

Clothing & accessories recommended:

• Thermal underwear, woolen or silk long sleeve tops & bottoms
• Woolen shirts, pullover, pants, socks, hat, gloves & scarves
• Down jacket or wind breaker
• Good walking boots or shoes
• Sun hat, sun glass, suntan lotion, torch light, pen knife
• Medicine for common colds, headache, diarrhea & diamox for altitude sickness

 

Health;

General physical fitness is important for participation on our Tibet trips. There is no particular age limit guideline as such except that child below 8 yrs or elderly people exceeding 70 yrs or more are not advisable to participate. All participants are required to obtain doctor's medical certificate for trip participation. Those with high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetic patients are not recommend for travel.

 

Insurance;

All participants are requested to provide for their own insurance that adequately covers against illness, natural calamities, political instability, emergency rescue charges or any other eventualities that may occur during the course of their trip.

 

Food;

All the tours in Tibet with bed and breakfast basis and treks are will all meals. Your choice food purely vegetarian & prepared by our staffs will be served throughout. Meals will in general be hot breakfast & wholesome dinner. Lunch usually is light & consist of box lunch. Tea & cold drinks will be served intermittently throughout.