VISAS & DOCUMENTATION

You must be in possession of a valid passport. Our associates will obtain your visa for Tibet (prices mentioned), and we will require the following information when making your reservation: full name, date of expiry of passport, place of issue of passport, nationality, date of birth, sex and occupation. Two passport size photographs are also required.

The visa will be fiscally stamped in your passport while in Nepal.

A surcharge of US$ 50.00 on Tibet visas is applicable for British, Canadian, Belgian, Cameroon, Brazilian, Irish, French and Dutch nationals. 

Permits: It is also possible to arrange a permit with an agency in Lhasa and have it sent to you before you enter the TAR. If you are traveling in a group, it is advisable to carry a photocopy of your group permit in case you become separated from your group. It is quite easy for you to get a Tibet travel permit with our help. Simply send us your

1. Full name:
2. Gender:
3. Date of birth:
4. Passport number:
5. Nationality:

All details should be exactly the same as on your passport. And you need to tell us your occupation because journalists and people that could be involved in political matters could be revoked (they need more complicated procedure to get a permit). You need to apply for the travel permit at least 10 days prior to your entry date. Only the guide could hold the permit after you establish yourself on Tibet land. You are not allowed to bring with it and travel to anywhere you want because except Lhasa you need another permit named as "Aliens’ Permit". Otherwise if you are stopped by the police you will be sent out of Tibet or have trouble politically and economically. Furthermore, the travel agency which helped to get you the permit will also be in trouble.

ACCESSORIES

We recommend you to bring the following items to make your journey more comfortable : Personal first aid kid, water purification tablets, toilet kit with toilet paper, flashlight with extra batteries, sunglasses, water bottle, note book, pens, pencils, camera and film and extra batteries for electronic Cameras, binoculars, Duffel bag, rain gear, strong footwear, pocket knife, sewing kits, compass, altimeter, drinking cup, towel, plastic bags, dust mask, strong sun cream, chaps tic, and money belt.

November to April -down jacket ,thermal underwear ,warm trousers ,warm sweaters ,woolen shirts ,gloves, light leather boots in case of snows ,warm hat & scarves.

May to October - raincoat or wind breakers, jackets, sweaters, sun hat, shirts [cotton/woolen], comfortable shoes.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Treks & tours booked and subsequently cancelled are subject to cancellation charges as follow:-

Our associates endeavor to perform their duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & pleasant. However, they cannot take any responsibility regarding any change & alternations in the itinerary due to the various reasons like unavoidable circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents because all the tours / treks are conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of Tibet Tourism Bureau.

Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots.

All the clients must provided for their own insurance that adequately covers against medical and person accident risk

FOOD & DRINKS

Breakfast is included in the cost of the tour package (as mentioned in tour itineraries). All the hotels/ guesthouse you will be staying in has restaurant, and serve dinner.

The lunch stops are made at small towns with very basic meals. Realizing that the lunch stops can be a bit unappetizing; brining your own snacks is a good idea. Bring foods you like and can eat easily [crackers, cheese, cookers, chocolate bars, granola bare, soup mix etc]. Mineral water is available throughout the trip at various stops. You may consider carrying water bottle and purifications tablets. [Iodine solution, tablets].

INSURANCE

It is imperative that you insure yourself against sickness, emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalization, cancellations etc.  Our associates take due care but we cannot accept any responsibility or expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these tours.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

The Tibetan Plateau lies over 12000 feet, most people will experience some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude sickness, until their body adjust to the elevation. This can take from a few hours to couple of days, depending on the individual.