T I B E T

Travel Information

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
Best time to travel to Tibet in April - September, Light cloths to shun the scorching heat. From However a jocket and a sweater are adviceed throughout the year as the weather May unexpectedly change at anytime. The recommended items are: a domestic first aid kit, Toiletries, flashlight, sleeping bags comfortable walking shoes, dustmask, utility knife, sun hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and a limited number of clothes.

CUSTOMS
There is no prohibition on still and Video cameras, tape recorders or radios as long as they are registered with a custom official. Printed matters considered unsuitable by the Chinese government are prohibited.

Food and drinks Tibet has only a handful of towns and Tibetan cuisine is not exactly the most variety in the world. It is handy to carry, anything that can be brewed with hot water instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea (Bags) soup cubes, powdered milk, other food items worth considering are instant noodles, vegmite, nuts and raisins, dry foods and biscuits.

BUSINESS HOURS
Government offices are usually closed on Saturday and Sunday.

CURRENCY
Renmnbi, 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 five Jiao, 1, 2 and 5 fen, there are also coins for 1,2, and 5fen. With the Chinese currency Renminbi, 1 Yuan is divided in to 10 Jiao, into 10 fen. (USD 1= 8 yuan)

AIRPORT TAX
The airport departure tax at present is US$ 12 per person.

Air ticket reconfirmation: Your Guide will reconfirm your air ticket upon payment of RMB 30, which is the reconfirmation fee charged by China southwest Airlines.

CANCELLATION POLICY
A cancellation charged of 50% for confirmed booking up to 7 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 AND ALTITUDE PROBLEMS
Travelling in Tibet involves high altitude and can be strenuous. Clients will 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 be happed before the acclimatizetion. Advised, drink approximately 3 LTR of water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take regular rests please, do not smoke and do not drink alcohol.