Tibet Cultural Tour

What is included

Airport transfer with an escort in a private vehicle

Tibet travel permit.

Private transfer during sightseeing tour in Lhasa

English speaking Tibetan local guide for sightseeing tour

Accommodation at standard hotel on twin/double sharing room basis with breakfast

Monuments’ fees as per our itinerary

What is not included

Airfare for Lhasa flight (shall arrange on request)

VISA Fees

Clients’ travel insurance.

Lunch and dinner during stay in Tibet

Personal expenses such as a drink, tips& etc.

Anything not mentioned in “Service Includes”

Chinese Visa and Tibet Travel Permit
While entering to Tibet, you will required a Chinese Visa. If you are planning to travel China you’re your homeland, we suggest you to obtain the Chinese Visa from the Chinese Consulate in your home country before you leave. We suggest not to mention “Explore Tibet” on your visa application form. As, Tibet is a politically sensitive area and mentioning your visit to Tibet as a destination on your application might reject the VISA. You can use your return flight tickets and hotel reservation in other cities of China to get the VISA.

Meantime, if you are planning to Travel Tibet via Nepal, you will required to get VISA from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. If you already apply for individual Chinese Visa in your country, it will automatically cancelled. Hence, do not apply for Chinese Visa when you are travelling Tibet via Nepal. You will required to apply for Group Tibet Visa. In order to issue Tibet Visa, we will need a copy of your passport at least 30 days prior to the commencement of your trip. Tourism regulations in Tibet are subject to change without prior notice. The details like name, name, sex, nationality, passport number, date of birth and occupation should be mentioned in a form. You will get two original copies of the Tibet Group Visa, one for immigration at the entry and one for the exit. We can easily help you with the Tibet Group Visa application.

Accommodation
You will get the standard hotels facilities during your stay in Tibet. Lhasa offer some good star rated hotels relatively comfortable with heating system and hot water in winter. However, as you go outside the city, you will get basic accommodation and facilities. Rooms in Tingri and Rongbuk cannot be booked in advance. Your guide books them on arrival. If rooms are not available at specified guest house, he will book a room at another similar category guest house. No private rooms are available at Rongbuk guesthouses. Only dormitory style of accommodation is available with 6 to 7 beds in a big hall.

Health
As you are travelling to Tibet involves high altitude that can be strenuous. Try to keep healthy and not even a cold before entering and while in Tibet, as illness makes any altitude sickness feel worse. Clients with 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 or stomach disorders can happen before the acclimatization. Some advice: drink approx. 3 liters of water per day, do not strain yourself, move slowly, breathe deeply and take regular rests.

Best Season
February and March Closed
Tibet is usually get closed for most of February and March due to some political issues as February and March is politically sensitive time of Tibetan New Year. So, the best time to travel Tibet from mid-April onwards.

May to October
The best time to visit Tibet is from mid-April to October when the weather is clear with clean sky. The average temperature ranges from 15 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius.

During the month of July to August, there can be odd shower during the day. The nights, however, can be very cold and temperatures can drop below 0 degree Celsius.

You may consider visiting Tibet in the low season to enjoy a less-crowded trip and various discounts.

Clothes:
Warm clothes, such as sweaters and fleeces are needed even in summer as the day-night temperature drop to freezing point. Even, if you are going to visit Everest, better to wear a thick down coat. If you go in the low season bring mountain winter clothes. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen to protect you from strong sunlight.

Skin/Lip cream: Due to dryness, it is wise to take some moisturizing cream for your skin and lip as well.

Comfortable Shoes: For sightseeing tour, you will mostly visit monasteries in Tibet and you will need to walk on steep steps climbs. Hence, bring shoes that is comfortable for you while walking on a steeps climbs.

Things to know before travelling Tibet:

1. Do not wear a hat inside the Jokhang, Potala or other sacred sites. Please no short pants or tank tops. When visiting shrines it is customary to leave a small money offering, especially where you do not have to buy a ticket!
2. Circumambulate stupas and other sacred objects in a clock-wise direction.
3. Do not climb onto statues, mani stones or other sacred objects.
4. Avoid eating garlic before visiting a temple. Tibetans find the garlic breath in a temple disrespectful.
5. Do not smoke while visiting monasteries.
6. Dress properly, not in shorts or sunglasses.
7. Photography is NOT allowed inside the Potala Palace. You can take photos in the Jokhang temple. Some monasteries will allow photography upon payment of a small donation or fee. Monks begging will often allow a photograph after you make a small contribution. When in doubt, ask before snapping your camera.
8. Visiting a local family: If you have a chance to visit a local family, let the oldest people go first when you walk together with them. Do not step on the threshold when entering a tent or house. Do not touch the heads of people with your hands.
9. Manners: If you have a chance to have dinner with Tibetans, do not eat with your mouth overfull, and do not chew or drink noisily. When the host/hostess hands you something, for example a cup of tea, take it with both hands to show your respect and appreciation.
10. Shopping: Do not buy anything made from wild animals’ skin or bones, as it may cause problems when you try to leave the area.
11. Do not talk about sensitive topics like politics when in Tibet. Do not try to debate with lamas about their lives and religions. Do not enter monasteries without permission.
12. Walk clockwise around Barkhor Street, especially during the rush hour of pilgrimage from 9 am to 6 pm.
13. During religious festivals, many pilgrims come to monasteries to pay religious homage. At some monasteries there are special passages for tourists. Do not join with the pilgrim crowds or queues.
14. Beggars: It is suggested that you prepare about 20 easily accessible 1 yuan bills if you want to give to beggars when encountered.