General Information
General Information
Our tours and treks are based on entry and exit from Kathmandu. However, you can also enter from parts of Mainland China, i.e. Beijing, Chengdu, etc
Air China flies between Kathmandu and Lhasa across the mighty Himalayas. This flight offers spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and many other Himalayan giants. All our trips, which begin by flying into Lhasa, can be joined from Kathmandu, Beijing, Hong Kong, Chengdu, or Bangkok (via Chengdu). In the cities above you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You will then have the chance to see the sights before being transferred to the airport the next day for your flight to Lhasa. Additional accommodation in Kathmandu, Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Chengdu can be arranged, please ask us for more detail.
Transportation in Tibet The roads in Tibet can at times become quite rough and impassable for many vehicles, It can at times become quite rough and impassable for many vehicles, so for this reason we use best Land cruiser 4WDs (Toyota 4500). These vehicles are extremely reliable and will make the journey as comfortable as possible. As for the trekking and climbing, there will be a truck for carrying luggage and trek equipment. We’ll drive for several hours, stopping along the way for photographs or places of special interest, before stopping for lunch at around midday. After lunch we continue our journey, generally arriving at our destination by 3 or 4 pm.
Best Time to Visit Tibet Despite the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau, the daytime temperatures are actually quite mild. Between April and November, the average temperature ranges from 15-25 degrees Celsius and the skies are generally clear and blue. From July to August though there can be the odd shower during the day. The nights, however, can be very cold and temperatures can drop below 0 degrees Celsius. During the day a light shirt or jumper and lightweight pants will be suitable, but a warm fleece or down jacket is recommended for the evenings.
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Clothing & Equipment
- Down jacket or warm fleece top
- Thermal underwear (top and bottom)
- Cotton shirts (short and long-sleeved)
- Warm and cotton trousers
- Sun polarized sunglasses
- Beanie or warm woolen hat and gloves
- Scarf (to keep out dust as well as cold)
- Sandals (flip-flops)
- Towel
- Sleeping bag (for camping/trekking)
- Rain jacket
- Strong sun cream and lip protector
- Moisturizer
- Water bottle
- Camera (and plenty of films and spare batteries)
Guide & Accommodation Throughout your time in Tibet, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Tibetan guide who will not only act as an interpreter but will also provide valuable insight into the Tibetan way of life.
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In Lhasa, accommodation will be at Dhood Gu or a similar standard hotel. It is renowned for its hospitality and warm Tibetan atmosphere and is perfectly situated in the center of town just a few minute’s walk from the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. Elsewhere along the route, accommodation will be in the best available hotels. Meals will either be in the hotel or at a restaurant of your choice (where available). Whilst on the road, lunch will be at one of the many Chinese tea shops along the way which generally serve a variety of noodle and vegetable dishes and meat where available.
