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CLIMATE
 Casual wear and comfortable walking shoes are the rule for
Tibet. Be sure to bring warm clothing as nights and early
mornings can be quite chilly to extremely cold in the winter
months. Bring with you all your own films, medicine, cosmetics,
personal toiletry items, as these are very difficult to obtain
in Tibet. A small first aid kit is also a good idea, although
our representatives also carry basic medical supplies.
Your clothing and equipment depend on season or the place (area
or heights) you visit in your tour/trek. Once your tour and
itinerary is finalized, we send you all check list but just
incase, Please e-mail us!
Time
China time is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal time in
winter and 3 hours and 15 minutes in the summer.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
As Lhasa lies at over 12000 feet, you are likely to experience
some of the minor symptoms and discomfort of altitude (headache,
mild nausea, loss of appetite) until your body adjusts to the
elevation. This can take from a few hours to a couple of days,
depending on the individual. Take it easy, but drink plenty of
non-alcoholic liquids. Proper hydration is critical to
acclimatization.
Kathmandu To Lhasa Road
The journey from Kathmandu should be viewed as an adventure, not
just a sightseeing tour. The road itself was poorly constructed
and is prone to closure by landslides. It can be dusty and some
kind of facemask is recommended. You will reach altitudes of
over 5000m on occasions .The choice of hotels en route is
limited. Hotels outside of Lhasa and Shyagtse are basic, most
have showers, flush toilets and some now have attached
facilities, they are likely to have a small shop, a restaurant
and laundry facilities. Food is not readily available en route
until the stopover hotels are reached. We recommend you carry a
packed lunch from the hotels if you are traveling on one the
budget tours run through our agents. For people who travel with
Nature Trail Trekking, food is normally included in the price.
We suggest you bring a canteen or water bottle with purification
tablets or water filter pump and refill your bottles at every
opportunity. Meals en route (until Lhasa) in hotels tend to be
greasy and you may want to bring snacks with you. Some tinned
food, biscuits, chocolates, cheese, drinking chocolate/coffee,
soup cubes, instant noodles, vegetables, nuts and raisins,
chewing gum are all worth considering
Insurance
Full travel insurance coverage, particularly for health, trip
cancellation/interruption is strongly recommended.
Currency
The unit of currency for foreigners is the Yuan. US$ 1= +/- 8
Yuan. Money can be exchanged at the bank of China at Zhangmu,
Xigatse and Lhasa. If the banks are closed, your guide will
advance you cash.
Risk and Liability
Classic Asia Travels and Tours will make every effort to make
sure your journey is a smooth and pleasant one. However, all
programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and
regulations of the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Therefore, Classic Asia
Travel or its Tibetan counterpart cannot be responsible for any
change or alteration in the itinerary due to unforeseen
circumstances not known at the time of departure. We will also
not be responsible for any extra cost incurred to our clients
should an unforeseen event arise. It is most advisable all
clients have full insurance against medical and personal
accidents and cancellation insurance is also highly recommended.
Visa
In addition to what has been mentioned above regarding Visas we
will need your passport or passport photocopy at least seven
clear working days prior to your departure to Tibet.
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