Included in
the Land cost :
Transport by motorcoach coach/landrover/automobile as
required, and accommodation with daily breakfast using
Holiday Inn/Yak while at Lhasa. Tibet for the rest of we
use the best available hotels and guest houses, but
these offer more basic accommodation and fewer
amenities. Sightseeing Tours, Services of English
speaking Local Tibetan /Chinese Guides, entrance fees to
monasteries and other points of interest, Tibet permits,
Kathmandu-Lhasa airfare as per itinerary and visa
charges are also included.
Not included in the land cost
Insurance, airport departure taxes, Nepalese Visa,
Passport fees, immunizations, hard and soft drinks,
Photographic charges in various monasteries, gratuities
and items of any personal nature that have not been
specifically included above.
Surcharge
A surcharge of US$ 50.00 on Tibet visas is applicable
for British, Canadian, Belgian, Cameroon, Brazilian,
Irish, and French nationals. US$ 30 will be charged for
urgent visa, can be obtained on Mon, Wed & Friday.
Visas and documentation
You must be in possession of a valid passport. We obtain
your visa for Tibet, and will require the following
information when making your reservation: full name,
date of expiry, place of issue, nationality, date of
birth, sex and occupation. Two passport size photographs
are also required. Additionally you must allow three
full working days in Kathmandu for the visa to be
fiscally stamped in your passport. A 30 day’s visa for
Nepal can be obtained from all Nepalese Embassies abroad
or upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport in U$ 25.00.
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,
waterbottle, 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 suncream, chapstic, and
money belt.
Insurance
We recommend you to insure yourself against sickness,
emergency rescue, accident, Hospitalization,
cancellation etc., as we accept no 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.
Note: We will be happy to provide package programs
including Nepal with any of these Tibet packages on
request. |
