Tibet (autonomous region of China)

Dear all travellers and trekkers, from all over the world!
Welcome to Tibet autonomous region of China situated at the Himalayan plateau in Asia, which is the highest region on the earth. It is also known "roof of the world." Sunny valley Lhasa, Land of the god etc.

Tibet bordered by countries and regions as Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Kasmir Pakistan. Tibet was incorporated into the People’s Republic of China, the previous Tibetan government abolished in 1959. Tibet is the foundation of Vajrayana Buddhist religion, which is called Tibetan Buddhism too. At Tibet each major cities and villages there are several Buddhist monasteries which you can visit during the trip. 

In Tibet there are over 800 settlements. Lhasa (alt. 3,650m.) is the capital of Tibet. The history of a unified Tibet begins with the rule of king Songtsan Gampo, his first wife Birkuti Princess of Nepal, who played an important role establishment Buddhism in Tibet.

At Tibet there are two Himalayan peaks above 8,000m. Mt. Everest and Shisapangma (Gosaithan) are located as border pillars between Tibet and Nepal. There are many other Himalayan peaks below 8000m. Tibet is the source of major rivers Yangtze, Indus, Mekong, Ganges, and the Yarlung (Brahmaputra)
Tibet at Ngari province one of the famous pilgrimage sites Khang Rimpoche (Mt. Kailash) and Mansarovar lake situated in west Tibet, Nomad province at Himalayan region. The landscape around the mountain is rugged and dry. 

Any one can travel as a tourist for Himalayan expedition, trekking and tours with groups as your own planning and date at Tibet.

Visa and travel permit for Tibet: Travelling to Tibet it is important to issue Chinese visa from your own or neighbours’ country through Chinese embassy or consulate. Without visa any foreigners are not allow entry in Tibet from any border or airport. 
Also, you need a group visa Travel to Tibet. In one group require minimum four persons. For remote areas, such as Mount Kailash, Kharta Valley or Kham may need special Alien’s Travel Permit issued by PSB of Tibet at Lhasa. We have our own Travel Agent in Lhasa, for arrange official travel permits, group visa, flight and train tickets and other necessary documents. Issue the Tibet group visa and permit we need a photocopy of your current passport (valid minimum 6 months) and white background, passport size photograph by email, at least one months before your trip to Tibet. After your arrival at Kathmandu, require your original passport to collect the permit and group visa from Chinese embassy.

If your entry from mainland of China to Tibet by flight or train, our Tibet agent will send you your group visa details by e-mail, which you need to show at the airport or train before your departure to Tibet. 

Travel and trekking guide:  Without a registered company’s Chinese or Tibetan guide it is not allowed travel, trekking or expedition at any parts of Tibet.

How to reach in Tibet: There are several routes entry at Tibet by flight or by train as follows.
1.    From Kathmandu to Lhasa by trans Himalayan panorama flight. 
2.    Overland drive to Tibet from Nepal Kerung border.
3.    Mainland China airport to Lhasa by flight.
4.    Mainland China to Lhasa by train.

Transportation in Tibet: We provide Tourist standard Jeep for small group minimum 4 persons, van for middle group and Bus for big group.

Travel / trekking and expedition season and weather:  Most of the Tibet region is dry, very less rain the weather is always clear. For travel, trekking  and Himalayan expedition different parts of Tibet, the best season is May to October. Winter time travel and trekking could be comfortable, which is depending on the region and tours route. In winter most of the high passes motor road may blocked heavy snow fall and ice, temperature drop below zero degree. 

Hotel aaccommodation at Tibet: There are several Tourist-standard stars hotels available in major cities at Lhasa, Tsedang, Gyantse, Xigatse, Lhatse, Ngari and Purang region as twin sharing bassic attach bathroom with bed and breakfast service.

At the Everest base camp Zha Rongbuk, Tingri and Mt. Kailash region at Darchen and Manasarovar there are several tourist standard guest houses are available as twin sharing or dormitory room.

Daily meals: At the major cities and different parts of Tibet at tourist region, there are several restaurants where you can get Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and Continental dishes.  Even there are several street foods markets at the main cities, where you can get fresh and delicious meals.

Rescue and insurance in Tibet: For all travellers, trekkers and climbers in Tibet, need their own personal travel insurance, either obtained in their home country or in Kathmandu. Full travel insurance should cover cancellation or interruption to the trip. There are Hospitals and medical services is available at all the major cities in Tibet.

Local time in Tibet: At Tibet and China one official zone which is +8 hours ahead of UTC.  the time zone is known as Beijing time. There are no day light saving and clock changes.

Bank and cash:  At the major cities there are Banks, where you can change any foreign currency convert in local Chinese currency Yuan (Renminbi). Also, there are ATM services, where you can use your Bank debit or credit cards for cash. At the mountain region all these service and facilities not available, you need to take cash local currency for your daily expenses.

Local currency: The currency in Tibet is the Chinese Yuan (Renminbi). Bank notes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 yuan.

The following few treks and tours programs are only for your idea and short information. We can arrange other treks, tours and Himalayan expeditions as your planning and date at any region in Tibet which is open for tourist.

For more information about your future holidays trip to Tibet, in reasonable package cost please contact us.