TIBET TOUR ITINERARIES

TOUR CODE: FIDO/910
10 Days Fly-In/Drive-Out
Route : Kathmandu-Lhasa - Gyantse-Xigatse- EBC– Kathmandu

Season: April – October; Group Size: Minimum 2, Ideal Grp size : 16 Pax

This tour definitely offers you some of the most amazing scenery, Tibetan villages, charming view of the Himalayas and many more. This holiday is blending of culturally and naturally rewarding journey. A visit to important places of interest in Tibet including cultural, historic and natural attractions of Tibet, secondly remarkable Everest base camp trip is full of amazing things. The fascinating panoramic view beamed from the great north face of Mount Everest is sensational.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Flight Kathmandu (1350m) - Lhasa (3660m)

Early in the morning, we transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for 1hour long flight to Gonggar Airport, Lhasa, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range including Mt. Everest and provides magnificent mountains views. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, Lhasa agent will meet you, & then we start drive. After 2 hours long drive by Land cruiser, we arrive in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we'll visit various Buddhist monasteries including Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, where several hundred monks live and study within it's whitewashed walls & golden roofs. After lunch, we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jhokhang Temple, possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jhokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets, the central market of Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

This morning, we will visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa, spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we'll visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century, & was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Drive Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m.) - 261 k.m.

Today we begin our overland journey towards Rongbuk valley. We follow the Friendship Highway by jeep, we cross the Khamba La (4794m) from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso Lake to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa (7252m). As we continue our journey to westwards over another high pass the Karo La (5045m), we can view the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred meters of the road. After few hours, we arrive to Gyantse passing the beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Drive Gyantse (3950m.) - Shigatse (3900m.) - 90 k.m.

Before leaving Gyantse, we can visit the Gyantse Dzong and Gyantse Kumbum, which is a large gold-domed stupa, & its many small chapels house an impressive arry of Tibetan Buddhist murals. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley.
Thereby, we continue the journey to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. After a short drive of only 90kms, we take our lunch. Thereafter, exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Drive Shigatse (3900m.) - Shegar (New Tingri) (4050m.) - 244 k.m.

Today we restart the journey following the Friendship Highway, through spectacular landscape of Tibet, crossing the highest pass on our journey, the Gyamtso La (5220m). Then we continue towards the plains passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders, en route to Shegar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Drive Shegar (4050m.) - Rongbuk - 68 k.m.

As we leave Shigatse, we turn off the Friendship Highway and head south over the Pang La (5150m) towards the main Himalayan range that give magnificent view stretching from Makalu to Shishapangma. Below the pass, as we turn the corner into the Rongbuk Valley, we can watch the charming view of Everest than ever. Overnight at Rongbuk Guesthouse.

Day 8 : Rongbuk (5000m.) to Everest base camp toTingri (4390m.)

In the Morning hiking to Everest Base Camp and back to– and drive back to Tingri 65 KM graveled road and number of turnings. Overnight at Guesthouse in Tingri.

Day 09 : Drive Tingri (4390m.) - Zhangmu (2300m.) - 181 k.m.

Today we leave Tingri, crossing two high passes, the Lalung La (5124m) and the Shung La (5200m). On the way, we're rewarded by the magnificent scenery of the surrounding peaks including Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Then we rejoin the journey towards the arid Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. As we leave Tibet, it appears an incredibly lush and green town.

Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10 : Drive Zhangmu (2300m.) - Kodari - Kathmandu (1350m.) - 123 k.m.

Leaving Zhangmu, we join the Friendship Bridge passing the Bhote Koshi River and mark the Chinese - Nepalese border. After that short drive, we say good-bye to our Tibetan guide. Then we drive and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari, there we have our Nepalese staff, completing the reentry formalities we'll drive towards the Kathmandu, which may take 5 hours, but it depends on road & weather condition.
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TOUR CODE: DIFO/78
8 Days Drive-In/Fly-Out Tbet Tour
Route : Kathmandu-Zhangmu-Xegar-Xigatse- Gyantse-Lhasa – Kathmandu

Day 01 : Drive Kathmandu (1350m) – Zhangmu (2300m) 123 Km/5 hr drive

Departure Kathmandu latest by 0730 hrs. driving 123 Km through the panoramic Araniko highway and arrive at Kodari, the Nepal China Border. Lunch boxes provided. After crossing the Friendship bridge (Nepal/China border) at Kodari where you are met by Chinese Travel agent proceed to Zhangmu .

After immigration and custom formalities check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Drive Zhangmu to Xegar (4050m) 244 Km/5 hr drive

After breakfast leave Zhangmu by surface for Xegar. After 3 hours drive you will reach Nylam pass (4000m), the old trading post also called as Tingri. From here, if weather permitting, you can see Mt. Xixapangma (8013m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Gauri Shanker (7134m) and other Mountains. After 3hrs. further drive you will reach Xegar. Overnight at hotel in Xegar.

Day 03 : Drive Xegar (4050m) to Xigatse (3950 m) 240 Km/5 hr drive

After breakfast drive to Xigatse Sight seeing of Shakya Monastery: It is located 160 km west of Shigatse. It is being divided into the north part & the south part. The Sakya North Monastery lies on the northern bank of the Trum, founded in 1073 by Kong Chogyal Pho whose family went back to the times of King Trisong Detsen. The south Sakya Monastery was built by the Sakya Panchen. Sakya, Zangpo on the orders of the famous Sakya patriarch, Phagpa. The Sakya Monastery could be seen as the entire monastery. There are also some recently discovered sacred texts written on patra leaves kept in store on the upper floor. Overnight at hotel in Xigatse.

Day 04 : Drive Xigatse - Gyantse (3950m.) - 95 k.m./2 hr drive

After breakfast visit Tashilhunpo monastery, the traditional seat of Panchen Lama. You will see a 26 Meter high golden statue of future Buddha, huge thanka wall, debating and studying Lamas and monks etc.

Later visit free market of old Xigatse town.
After lunch drive to Gyantse which takes 2 hours.
Gyantse is a small town situated at 3800 meters. Immediately upon arrival at Gyantse a tour of the immense Kumbum Chorten and Palkhor Monastery is made. After that you will be free for walking around Gyantse including the local carpet factory. Overnight at hotel in Gyantse.

Day 05 : Drive Gyantse (3950m.) – Lhasa (3660m.) - 260 k.m./6 hrs drive.

After breakfast, drive from Gyantse towards Lhasa crossing the Karola pass (5200m). Continuing after a beautiful drive of one hour round the lake Yamdrok Yamtso further on the Kamba La Pass (4900m) is reached.

Descending, you get down to Yalong Tsangpo (Brahmaputra river), where the gravelled road ends and metalled road is met for Lhasa. After one hour’s drive from this point you will reach Lhasa. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa

Day 06 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

After breakfast visit following places in Lhasa city.
Drepung Monastery: This ancient structure is said to be the largest Monastery in the world which once housed 10,000 Lamas.
Norbulinka: The name means “Jeweled Garden” a fitting title for this 200 years old park stretching 360,000 sq. meters. The 370 room Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama is located inside the park

Day 07 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

After breakfast visit following places in Lhasa city.
Potala Palace: A fortress built atop Red Hill in the seventh century which over the years become a 13th storey, 1000 rooms from citadel to the primary of Buddhism of Tibet.
Jokhang Temple: This oldest Buddhist temple in Tibet (1300 years) contains Tibet’s most precious religious relic-a golden Sakyamuni Buddha, a gift of the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng. This relic is displayed in the Great Hall and is still sought out by the religious pilgrims.
Barkhor: This is Lhasa’s inner pilgrim circuit shaped roughly like an octagon which runs around the Jokhang Temple and a typical Tibetan market place.
Sera Monastery: Located outside of the Lhasa city proper is the home to 150 Monks.It commands a spectacular view of Lhasa from its location at the foot of the Wudu Mountain. Several Buddhas of the Nepalese/Indian School are on display in the great meeting

Day 08 : Drive Lhasa to Gonggar airport 95 Km/2 hrs.
After early breakfast departure transfer to Lhasa airport, for flight to Kathmandu.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
(1) On day 01 and Day 02 vehicles may not be able to operate wherever there are landslide, which is very frequent on this road between Kathmandu to Nylam (Tibet).

(2) In such situation of landslides, travellers will have to Trek on foot as long as necessary and make own porter (available) arrangement for carrying luggage. Our representative from Kathmandu shall accompany upto Kodari Border only as he is not permitted to enter China.

(3) The facilities & meals at Hotels in Zhangmu and Xegar are very basic and poor. Travellers should carry some supplementary quick food with them for enroute use. The facilities at Xigatse and Gyantse although a little better are still very basic, please note.

(4) This tour is recommended only for the real adventurist as it is a difficult tour for persons seeking comfort.

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TOUR CODE : FIFO/78
7 NIGHT/8 DAYS – FLY IN /FLY OUT
Route : Kathmandu- Lhasa- Xigatse- Gyantse – Tsedang - Kathmandu

Day 01 : Flight Kathmandu (1350m) - Lhasa (3660m)

Early in the morning, we transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for 1hour long flight to Gonggar Airport, Lhasa, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range including Mt. Everest and provides magnificent mountains views. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, Lhasa agent will meet you, & then we start drive. After 2 hours long drive by Land cruiser, we arrive in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we'll visit various Buddhist monasteries including Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, where several hundred monks live and study within it's whitewashed walls & golden roofs. After lunch, we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jhokhang Temple, possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jhokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets, the central market of Lhasa. Overnight at hotel

Day 03 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

This morning, we will visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa, spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we'll visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century, & was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Drive Lhasa - Shigatse (3900m.) - 260 k.m.

After breakfast you take the new middle road to Xigatse which takes 6 hrs. of drive to Xigatse the second largest town in Tibet..
Overnight at Hotel in Xigatse.
Thereafter, exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Drive Shigatse (3900m.) to Gyantse (3950m.) - 90 k.m.

After breakfast Visit to the Tashilhunpo monestary is made, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.Here you will see a 26 meter high golden statue of future Buddha, a huge thanka wall, debating and studying Lamas and monks etc. Afterwards visit free market of old Xigatse town. After lunch drive 90km to Gyantse is a small town situated at 3800m and 250 km southwest of Lhasa and 90 km from Xigatse lying at the head of the Nyangchu valley. Immediately upon arrival at Gyantse a tour of the Kumbum and Palkhor Monastery is made.
After that you will be free for getting around Gyantse. Overnight at Hotel Gyantse.

Day 06 : Drive Gyantse (3950m.) - Tsedang (3660 m.) - 260 k.m.

After breakfast drive the fable Turquoise Yamdrok Lake and arrive Tsedang 260 kms southeast of Lhasa via Gonggar airport. The Yamdok Yumtso, one of the three largest lakes of Tibet, lies about a hundred kilometers' distance to the southwest of Lhasa, is within Langkamu county, with an area of 638 square kilometers and a coastal line of 250 kilometers. The deepest point is 60 metres. Overnight at Tsedang Hotel Tsedang.

Day 07 : Full day sightseeing tour of Tsedang

Tsetang (Zetang) is the birthplace of earliest Tibetans and the political and economical centre of Shangnan prefecture. It sits on the south bank in the middle section of the YarlungTsangbo River with a moderate climate at an altitude of 3,600 meters.

Sightseeing included in this tour, part of which may be done on day of arrival as well.

(a) Samya Monastery: Is one of the most imposing sights of Tibet. Built between 763 and 75 AD modeled on the University of Otantapuri in India and planned as a representation of the universe it has a collection of pagodas and temples.

(b)Yambru Lakang: The castle perched drammatically on a pinnacle above the valley is the oldest known dwelling in Tibet, reputedly the home of the Yarlong Kings.

Overnight at Tsedang Hotel, Tsedang.

Day 08 : Drive Tsedang (3600m.) – to Gonggar airport - 100 k.m.

After breakfast at hotel, drive from Tsedang to Lhasa airport 100 Km 2 hrs drive.
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TOUR CODE: FIFO/45
5 days – FLY IN/FLY OUT TIBET TOUR
Kathmandu- Lhasa- Kathmandu

Day 01 : Flight Kathmandu (1350m) - Lhasa (3660m)

Early in the morning, we transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for 1hour long flight to Gonggar Airport, Lhasa, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range including Mt. Everest and provides magnificent mountains views. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, Lhasa agent will meet you, & then we start drive. After 2 hours long drive by Land cruiser, we arrive in Lhasa. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we'll visit various Buddhist monasteries including Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, where several hundred monks live and study within it's whitewashed walls & golden roofs. After lunch, we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jhokhang Temple, possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jhokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets, the central market of Lhasa.

Day 03 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

This morning, we will visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa, spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we'll visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century, & was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

After breakfast visit Ganden Monastery: Located in Taktse County, founded in 1409 by Tsongkapa, the founder of the Gelugpa Sect, it is the earliest of the Three Great Monasteries of Tibet. Ganden Monastery (also Gaden or Gandain) or Ganden Namgyeling is one of the 'great three' Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet, located at the top of Wangbur Mountain, Tagtse County, 36 kilometers ENE from the Potala Palace in Lhasa, at an altitude of 4,750m.
Return to hotel and rest of the day free. Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.

Day 05 : Drive Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m.) - 261 k.m.

Departure transfer early in the morning after breakfast to Gonggar airport Lhasa return to Kathmandu by air.
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TOUR CODE: FIFO/34
4 days – FLY IN/FLY OUT TIBET TOUR
Kathmandu- Lhasa- Kathmandu

Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu (1350m) - Lhasa (3660m)

Early in the morning, we transfer to Tribhuwan International airport for 1hour long flight to Gonggar Airport, Lhasa, on a China Southwest Airlines Boeing 757, takes us right across the main Himalayan range including Mt. Everest and provides magnificent mountains views. Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, Lhasa agent will meet you, & then we start drive. After 2 hours long drive by Land cruiser, we arrive in Lhasa.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we'll visit various Buddhist monasteries including Sera Monastery, one of the best preserved monasteries in Tibet, where several hundred monks live and study within it's whitewashed walls & golden roofs. After lunch, we'll visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, as well as the Jhokhang Temple, possibly the most sacred shrine in Tibet and there is always a procession of devout Tibetans through the complex. Surrounding the Jhokhang is the Barkor - a maze of narrow cobbled streets, the central market of Lhasa.

Day 03 : Sightseeing in Lhasa

This morning, we will visit the Potala Palace which dominates the city of Lhasa, spectacular building, it contains the private quarters of the Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand state rooms and many important chapels. There has been a palace on this site since the 5th or 6th century, but the present palace was constructed in the 17th century. After lunch, we'll visit the Drepung Monastery, which was founded in the 14th century, & was once the largest in the world, with a population of around 10,000 monks. These days that figure is down to several hundred, but there is still much here of interest as it was left relatively unscathed during the Cultural Revolution.

Day 04 : Drive Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m.) - 261 k.m.

Departure transfer early in the morning after breakfast to Gonggar airport Lhasa
return to Kathmandu by air.

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IMPORTANT BRIEFING & CONDITIONS
FOR CHINA/TIBET TOUR BOOKING

• Irrespective of the process charged by the Chinese/Tibetan Tourism authorities the tour to Tibet are neither luxurious nor gourmets' delights.

• Quality of hotels, guest houses and lodges in Tibet are improving but even then travelers must be prepared for minimum facilities at points like Zhangmu (Khasa), Xegar, Gyantse, Shigatse on the Nepal-Lhasa route. The position at Lhasa is far superior and continuously improving.

• Vehicles and road conditions in Tibet are generally satisfactory. However since the tour passes through high altitudes these tours are definitely not meant for ailing or very old road between Nepal border and Zhangmu on the Tibet side experiences landslides and travelers may be required to walk few kilometers with porters to carry the baggage, please note.

• Similarly the details on weather conditions, altitude sickness and suggestions for items to be carried by travelers provided elsewhere in this manual must be brought to the attention of travelers.

• We recommend that for all those itineraries that begin from Kathmandu, travelers should plan to reach Kathmandu at least 3 nights (more if it is before a Saturday and Sunday) before the scheduled departure for Tibet in order to obtain visa for China as also for acclimatization for the tour.

• Professionalism in tourism in Tibet and China is still far below the western travellrs expectations. Some times travelers having booked to stay on twins are given triple rooms and similarly ones having booked a single room ends up sharing a room. It is natural that such travelers will complain and ask for differences to be paid back to them. Although we shall definitely take up such cases with the Tibet/China authorities, it is to be clearly understood that until and unless we get a refund from them on these accounts the claims could not be entertained by us.

• It is absolutely essential that all payments in full in US$ MUST reach our bankers, Nepal SBI Bank Ltd., New Road, Kathmandu A/C No. 17825240002336 favouring Kundalini Travel Nepal Pvt. Ltd. by Bank transfer only at least 30 days in advance before the clients arrival as without this we unable to repatriate the same in time to China/Tibet and obtain confirmation of arrangements from them. All bookings made are thus provisional only till paid for in full.

• We, Kundalini Travel Nepal Pvt. Ltd. always act as agent on behalf of the Tibet/China Tourism Authorities and what happens within Tibet/China is clearly beyond our jurisdiction and control and as such disclaim any liability whatsoever on such accounts. Moreover, there is no insurance coverage in the tour prices within China/Tibet and we thus urge in client's own interest that they insure themselves at their own cost at home before departure for the tour for all risk for which coverage is desired.

• At the time of booking – Passport Number, Full name as in the Passport, Date of birth, Nationality, Occupation, Sex, Home and Office address with Telephone No of the client must be submitted.

• We at Kundalini Travel Nepal Pvt. Ltd. assume that foreign agent is aware of these facts as listed 1 to 9 above and have briefed his clients, the travelers, similarly. All bookings for Tibet/China Tours are accepted subject to these conditions.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

Because of Tibet's high altitude (Lhasa is 3680 meters) travelers with pre-existing problem of heart, lungs or anaemia should consult a doctor before thinking of a visit.

Acclimatisation is the adjustment of the human body to the diminished supply of Oxygen at such altitude. Mountain sickness (also called altitude sickness) is caused by an insufficient flow of Oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. It can affect anybody 3,000 m. ( 10,000 ft.)

The symptoms include headache, nausea and shortness of breath, singly or together. About half the people coming to Lhasa suffer from at least one symptom in the first two days and quickly recover. Over-exertion seems to contribute to the mountain sickness and dehydration may be a predisposing factor. Sensible precautions should include:

• Stick to a schedule of mild activity for the first two days and never over exert.

• Drink plenty of fluids even if you have to force it down. Up to 5 litres a day is recommended to maintain clear, copious urine. It is an advisable not to drink alcohol as it dehydrates the human body.

• Don't smoke or keep it to a minimum.

• Avoid sedatives like sleeping tablets or tranquillisers as these tend to depress respiration and limit Oxygen intake.

• Diamox (acedtazolamide) a mild diuretic, which stimulates Oxygen intake, is used by Doctors of the Himalayan Rescue Association in Kathmandu for climbers making sudden ascents.

This is a prescription drug and as such MUST BE TAKEN AFTER CONSULTING A DOCTOR on the flight from Chengdu (127 meters) or from Kathmandu (1500 meters) just before landing at Lhasa's airport.

It is not usual to wake up at night at high altitude gasping for breath. Don't Panic! This complain is normally quite harmless, caused by change in the control of breathing within the brain while you sleep. Normal breathing can quickly be re-established by relaxation, rhythmic deep breathing and the understanding that there is nothing to worry about.

In 99% cases of headache and nausea, overnight rest and two aspirins will relieve the symptoms. However if it persists of if dry cough with frothy sputum develops, or if there are signs of severe lethargy or poor coordination, get to hospital at once. Better yet, take the next plane out of Lhasa to lower altitude. A lower altitude is the Surest cure.

WEATHER CONDITIONS IN TIBET

CLIMATE:

The best time to visit Lhasa and Tibet is between April and October. Once one gets used to the altitude. It's invigoration climate – low humidity, moderate rainfall and an average of eight hours of sunshine daily.

Lhasa's Climate Chart in Centigrade;

Temperature Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Max. 12 16 18 22 25 28
Min -15 -12 -8 -4 -1 4


Temperature Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max. 27 26 24 22 17 14
Min 6 5 4 -5 -9 -13

Temperatures in Tibet can plummet with amazing speed from day to night also between different altitudes and from Sun to shade.

RAINFALL:

Tibet is in the Himalayan rain-shadow and the place is quite dry and sunny year round. One as such need not worry about rainfall or snow. Tibet sees about 25 to 50 cm of rain and snow per year [up to 75 cm in the forested areas to the east and south east borders]

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BE CARRIED

CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT:

Clothing should be simple and consist of layers which can be added or removed at temperatures vary during a day.

Down jackets with attached hood, sweaters, a wind cheaters/breakers to wear over sweaters, earmuffs, woolen long johns worn under corduroys, T-shirts, socks, gloves, stout and comfortable walking shoes are especially recommended. Formal attire such as a necktie or dress is never needed – slacks and sweaters are the style.

OTHER ACCESSORIES:

A wide brimmed sun hat (available in Lhasa) is a good protection against the mid-day sun.

Sunscreen cream and lotion, a salve for the lips, personal medicines including aspirin, multivitamin tablets, cough and cold medicines must be carried.

Sunglasses and flashlight could come in handy.

Plenty of films of the type that your camera uses and a small binocular.

SUPPLEMENT FOOD, DRINK, TOILETRIES:
Hand towels, soaps, and toilet paper rolls for Kathmandu Lhasa road sector.

Instant coffee, drinking chocolate, tea bags, soup cubes, cheese, drink powders, powdered milk instant noodles, vegemite, nuts and raisins, chocolate and biscuits can be very handy and welcome supplement to the diet.
These items could either be brought by the traveler from home or procured at Hongkong, Chengdu or at Kathmandu depending upon their departure point for Tibet.

N. B. Please note that maximum checked baggage both on surface or by air journey is 20 Kg. per person.