The Roof of the Word
TIBET
“ADVENTURE ON THE "ROOF OF THE WORLD"
TIBET OVERLAND TOUR
Welcome to TIBET - a land so rich in culture,
tradition and steeped in religion along the
far flung unique landscape, aptly called the
Roof of the world .Let the age old Tibetan myths
& mysteries cast an enchanted spell that
holds a visitors in thrill and excitement.
The first part of the tour offers fascinating
views of the incredible formation of the highest
plateau of the world with awesomely beautiful
rocks, cascades and canyons slightly hidden
in the thin flying mists amidst the mighty presence
of MT XISHAPAGMA (8,212m) and the 2nd part brings
you so close to the Shangrila of Tibet making
you feel yourself as being part of a unique
culture, a rich tapestry woven with legends,
myths, rituals and festivals. The last part
takes you over the majestic Himalayas offering
you the long cherished breathtaking view of
the Himalayan ranges including MT EVERST (8,848m)
by an hour long Trans-Himalayan flight on your
way back from LHASA to KATHMANDU. Most interestingly,
this tour offers a lifetime opportunity to admire
and compare the magnificence of the lofty Himalayas
from three dimensions - from south, north&
sky. Your memories of holiday in TIBET is enriched
by the lingering impression of the most lavishly
decorated huge monasteries & temples, saffron
coloured monks, ever smiling people & their
typical lifestyle and above all, the challenging
Himalayas.
This is the right overland tour which covers
the most of the best parts of TIBET promising
you a holiday that is more than a dream- a voyage
of adventure and discovery. Discover TIBET through
this special package at a very special price,
never before, with economy hotel in LHASA and
en-route to LHASA all on BED & BREAKFAST
basis, visit TIBET wit us, you will be fascinated.
Climate
You can travel to Tibet throughout the year
but mid July through to the end of September
is the best period.
The temperature varies sharply from the south
grassland to north plateau. The south is warm
and rainy. Most rain falls during May to September.
It is warm from June to August. The coldest
months are from December to February and crossing
over the passes becomes almost impossible. Below
given is a table of average temperature, rainfall
and sunshine hours in Tibet.
Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses have basic facilities and
even a hotel in Lhasa may not meet your expectation.
We always try to provide our clients a twin
room but it may not always be possible. Sometime,
because of weather factor or road condition,
we may not be able to bring you to the hotel
of our contract or rooms may be already sold
out due to delay arrival and we may have to
request you to adjust in whatever accommodation
available at that moment. In Lhasa, Gyantse
and Xigatse, you can expect twin room with attached
toilet/shower but other places; you will have
to adjust with common restroom facilities.
Electricity and hot water supply may be disrupted
although the hotels of cities promise them.
Transportation
From Kathmandu, you will be transferred by a
van/coach to Kodari (Tibet border 116 km) accompanied
by our escort and from Tibet border onwards,
Tibetan crews will drive you all the way to
Lhasa. In the event of landslides or road blockade
by any reason and service of porters are required
to carry your luggage or hire another means
of transport between the two landslides or for
onward journey, you will be asked to contribute
a nominal sum of money.
During the change of vehicle in the border,
you are requested to help yourself about your
luggage.
Guide
Tibetan guides are reported to have limited
English and you may not expect a fluent explanation
about culture and religion or any
other academic topics. He will serve more as
a geographical guide and will be responsible
for dealing with bureaucracies on the way. However,
we will try our best to assign you the best
guide available though.
Clothing
The weather is cold, harsh and dry. You will
need enough warm cloths , tennis shoes, suntan
cream, sunglasses, hats, scarves, lip guards
etc.
Food
Your trip includes only breakfast. So, you may
want to carry with you energy bars, dry foods
like chocolates, cookies etc to eat on the way.
Restaurants in Lhasa,Gyantse and Xigatse
serve varieties of cuisines ranging from Chinese
to Continental but in other places, you will
find basic Tibetan foods.
Money
In China, you will have to use RMB (Chinese
money). Saturday and Sundays, banks are closed
but in the border sides, you may encounter with
a moneychanger everyday. Travelers' cheques
or credit cards are not accepted in most parts
of Tibet. So, you may want to carry about 100
dollars in cash for lunch/dinner and for small
souvenirs.
Tipping
Guides and Drivers would be happy to receive
tip and in fact it motivates them to work harder
and provide better service.
Altitude Sickness
Travelers to Tibet are reported to exhibit mild
symptoms of altitude sickness. So, some measures
of precaution and remedies should be taken.
Complaints of headache, fever, loss of appetite,
uneasiness, stomach disorder etc can come up
before acclimatization. Travelers with heart,
lungs and blood diseases should consult with
their doctors before they sign up for a trip.
Consumption of enough liquid food (not a liquor!)
and enough rest is recommended if you notice
the symptoms of sickness.
